The Public International Law Department at Kuwait International Law School is dedicated to promoting excellence in teaching, research, and practice in international law. Our mission is to equip students with a profound understanding of the international legal order, preparing them to address the most pressing global challenges. We strive to foster intellectual growth, legal expertise, and active engagement in international legal forums. Through rigorous academic programs and practical experiences, our department builds the next generation of legal professionals ready to navigate the complexities of international law.
Our faculty consists of distinguished scholars and practitioners who bring diverse expertise to the classroom and research. They are involved in groundbreaking work in areas such as international humanitarian law, human rights, environmental law, and conflict resolution.
- Fatemah Albader – Head of the Public International Law Department
- Ardit Memeti – Associate Professor
- Farah Yassine – Associate Professor
- Sharefah Almuhana – Associate Professor
- Khaled Alyaqout – Assistant Professor
- Rahima Musaliar – Assistant Professor
- Sabitha Abdul Azeez – Lecturer
Our department offers a range of specialized courses within the LLM, Bachelor’s, and Diploma degree programs. In the Bachelor’s program, public international law is a mandatory course, ensuring that all students gain a foundational understanding of this critical area. LLM students, while following a structured curriculum, can choose to complete their thesis in international law under the broader public law framework, allowing them to specialize in this field. Additionally, the Diploma program includes courses that address international legal frameworks, such as human rights law.
Select Courses:
- Public International Law: A mandatory course that covers the fundamental principles and rules governing international relations between states and international organizations.
- International Environmental Law: Focuses on the legal aspects of environmental protection at the international level, including climate change regulations, sustainability, and the intersection of environmental and human rights law.
- Human Rights Law: This course provides an in-depth exploration of international human rights law, including treaties, conventions, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Current Legal Issues: A dynamic course where professors choose to address contemporary legal challenges, often focusing on ongoing wars and conflicts, making it highly relevant to international humanitarian law.
Our curriculum is designed to offer students a robust foundation in public international law through required courses, with the flexibility for advanced students to pursue research interests that align with their career goals.
The department actively engages in cutting-edge research in various fields of international law, often in collaboration with prominent global institutions. Our research initiatives focus on key topics such as international humanitarian law, climate change, and human rights.
We are proud to contribute to international legal scholarship through faculty and student publications in leading journals, as well as participation in global conferences. Our faculty are recognized internationally for their contributions to legal scholarship, with their work appearing in top-tier journals worldwide, including the Harvard National Security Journal, Arab Law Quarterly, and the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law.
Our students and alumni consistently demonstrate excellence both within and outside the classroom. They participate actively in international moot court competitions, including the prestigious Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C. and the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition in The Hague. These experiences allow students to sharpen their legal advocacy skills on the global stage.
Our students are also regularly engaged in debates on contemporary legal issues, helping them build a well-rounded skill set for public international law. Additionally, some student work has been featured in respected journals, showcasing their academic contributions to international legal scholarship.
The Public International Law Department at Kuwait International Law School is committed to advancing the understanding and application of international law in today’s rapidly changing world. Whether through rigorous academic programs, research, or participation in global legal forums, our students and faculty are making meaningful contributions to the field. We invite you to explore more about our department, engage with our faculty, or inquire about our programs and initiatives.