Tasks and Duties
Task Objective: This assignment requires you to conduct a comprehensive analysis of an international treaty of your choosing. You will perform in-depth research on the historical context, key provisions, and legal implications of the treaty. The aim is to provide a thorough summary and critical analysis that could serve as support material for legal teams.
Expected Deliverables: You are to submit a well-organized file that contains a detailed report (a maximum of 10 pages) documenting the following: background research on the treaty, explanation of its provisions, analysis of how the treaty has been interpreted in legal cases, and an overall assessment of its impact on international law.
Key Steps to Complete the Task:
- Select an international treaty relevant to current global legal issues.
- Gather publicly available legal documents, scholarly articles, and case law references to support your analysis.
- Outline the treaty’s historical and legal context, emphasizing key clauses.
- Analyze landmark legal cases that reference or interpret the treaty.
- Draft a clear summary accompanied by a critical analysis of its effectiveness and legal significance.
- Structure your report with clear headings, subheadings, and citations.
Evaluation Criteria: Your work will be evaluated based on research depth, clarity of writing, organization, critical analysis, and accurate citation of sources. A file submission (PDF or Word document) is mandatory. This task is estimated to require between 30 to 35 hours of dedicated work.
Task Objective: In this task, you will identify and compare at least two international legal cases that highlight the application of international laws and treaties. Your objective is to delineate the similarities and differences in how international legal provisions are applied and interpreted across jurisdictions, drawing on publicly accessible court documents and international case law.
Expected Deliverables: Submit a comprehensive file (PDF or Word document) containing your comparative analysis. The document should include case summaries, comparative tables or charts, and a narrative discussion that critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each legal approach with references to international law principles.
Key Steps to Complete the Task:
- Identify two internationally significant cases where legal interpretations have varied.
- Collect and review associated legal texts, public records, and judicial opinions.
- Create case summaries, ensuring to capture the context, judgments, and rationale of each decision.
- Develop a comparative analysis to illustrate key differences and commonalities in legal reasoning.
- Synthesize your findings into a structured document with an introduction, comparative framework, and conclusion.
Evaluation Criteria: Your analysis will be assessed based on the quality of research, depth of legal analysis, originality of insights, and clarity in presentation. The task should be completed in about 30 to 35 hours and the final submission must be a file as outlined.
Task Objective: This assignment focuses on drafting an in-depth legal memorandum addressing an emerging issue in international law. You are expected to research and analyze contemporary developments, challenges, and responses related to a selected topic such as cybersecurity, environmental protection, or human rights within an international context.
Expected Deliverables: Submit a legally formatted memorandum (PDF or Word document, not exceeding 10 pages) covering an introduction to the issue, relevant international laws and treaties, analysis of recent legal cases or decisions, and your recommendations for future legal strategy.
Key Steps to Complete the Task:
- Select an emerging topic in international law that is currently under scrutiny.
- Review relevant treaties, international legal standards, and scholarly discussions.
- Outline the memorandum with sections for an introduction, background, analysis, and conclusion.
- Provide a detailed discussion of how existing legal frameworks are being challenged or adapted to new circumstances.
- Offer your own legal recommendations or strategic considerations based on the research conducted.
Evaluation Criteria: This task will be judged on the comprehensiveness of the legal research, clarity of analysis, logical presentation, and adherence to legal memorandum formatting standards. Ensure that your memorandum is a coherent document demonstrating professional legal writing and research skills, estimated to require 30 to 35 hours of work.
Task Objective: In this assignment, you will critically evaluate a series of international legal disputes and develop a strategy brief. The goal is to synthesize your research on multiple instances of legal conflict, examine the strategies employed by parties involved, and propose recommendations for future dispute resolution in international law.
Expected Deliverables: Your final deliverable is a strategy brief (PDF or Word document, approximately 8-10 pages) that includes an executive summary, detailed evaluations of selected disputes, and your proposed legal strategies or reform recommendations.
Key Steps to Complete the Task:
- Identify and select at least three international legal disputes or conflicts with accessible public legal records.
- Conduct comprehensive research on each dispute, focusing on the legal arguments, strategies of the parties, and outcomes of the disputes.
- Critically assess the effectiveness of the legal strategies employed, highlighting key lessons and potential weaknesses.
- Create a structured strategy brief that begins with an executive summary followed by detailed sections on each dispute and a final recommendations section.
- Ensure that your recommendations are supported by research and grounded in established principles of international law.
Evaluation Criteria: Your submission will be evaluated based on the depth of analysis, the coherence and originality of your strategic recommendations, the proper organization of the document, and your ability to use legal reasoning effectively. The task is designed to require 30 to 35 hours of work and must be delivered as a single file.