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LAW-2339 Laws of War
Mr. Richard Sinnott,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course examines the role of the law and the lawyer in alleviating the suffering caused by
armed conflict. We will examine the development of the law from ancient times. We will cover
the sources of the law of war, including treaties, conventions and customary international law.
We will examine the application of the four principles of the law of war: military necessity,
humanity, distinction and proportionality. Topics will include international and U.S. response to
war crimes, combatant status, terrorism, internal armed conflict and boy soldiers as well as
human trafficking and sexual violence as tools of war. We will discuss the role of the operational
law judge advocate in combat.
Faculty comments
: In class examination required
Elective Course
Final Exam Required
<<Course Updated: March 15, 2016>>