The course focuses on the following main topics:
German-language track:
- State and constitutionalism
- Law as the foundation and limitation of state action
- Federalism
- Main features of the system of government / political rights
- Fundamental rights
- Public authority organization
- Legislation / constitutional jurisdiction
English-language track:
Introduction to Constitutional Law
- Legal sources and interpretation of Constitutional Law
- Structural principles of the constitution (rule of law principle, federal state principle, democratic principle, social justice)
- Swiss system of government and organization of the authorities
- Fundamental rights
- Constitutional jurisdiction
Introduction to International Law
- Legal sources and subjects of International Law
- Law of the United Nations
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Environmental Law
- International Economic Law
- State responsibility and international dispute settlement