Free online study unit – Exploring the boundaries of international law

5012422171_ee81beb92f_bThe Open University makes some of its study units freely available online. This one in particular provides an introduction to key concepts underpinning the study of international law.

It looks at international legal personality, explores the status of the State, examines the principle of sovereignty and summarizes the principles of jurisdiction. The focus is on areas of special relevance to contemporary events.

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Workshop – Update on Mexican criminal & civil law

albuquerqThe New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association (NMTIA) is organizing a Criminal & Civil Law (with Procedure) Workshop, sponsored jointly with RPS Rosado Professional Solutions, on 6 December 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The workshop will examine the new legislation adopted by Mexico, including the new code of March 2014.

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