LAW5354 International criminal justice
Faculty of Law
LAW5354 International criminal justice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5354
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5354
No unit lists LAW5354 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit will explore how the international community has responded to the most heinous international crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression in the context of our modern history. The successes and failures in enforcement of international crimes by States and in international tribunals and the International Criminal Court, will be considered, as will the future of international criminal justice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Written assignmentWritten25%
- Research podcastArtefact25%
- Problem questionWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate, interpret and evaluate the principles and doctrines of international criminal law and apply them convincingly to complex and contested fact scenarios.
- 2
Undertake scholarly research, critically evaluate the theoretical, historical, institutional and policy foundations of international criminal justice, and comprehensively assess the interaction between legal doctrine and the broader political, social and cultural contexts in which international criminal justice operates.
- 3
Analyse and interpret key primary legal materials relating to international criminal justice and demonstrate high level understanding of different scholarly approaches to their interpretation and application.
- 4
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively, for a range of audiences by developing well-supported arguments on complex issues pertaining to international criminal justice.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). You will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5354 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Monique Cormier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5354?
LAW5354 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5354 offered?
LAW5354 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5354 have an exam?
No. LAW5354 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5354?
LAW5354 is part of Criminal law and forensics; and Global society and human rights.