Virginia MCLE - International Law Courses
This is a listing of International Law CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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War Crimes in the Star Wars Universe: Episode VI
Presented by a former war crimes prosecutor, the Star Wars original trilogy continues with this third and final installment. Amongst the scenes being offered for law-of-war analysis, the course will begin with the film’s opening scene, where Leia and then Luke Skywalker confront Jabba the Hutt. Is this an act of unconventional warfare? Does the law of armed conflict apply here? The course then takes up the moment when the Rebels find out about the new Death Star and determine that the... More Info
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War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe Episode V: Conflicts, Disputes and More
In this episode, we will explore the legality of Darth Vader’s droid program under international law and the law of armed conflict as well as its parallels to today’s drone programs. This CLE course will examine the Battle of Hoth, the role of military contractors such as Boba Fett in the law of war, whether Lando Calrissian’s trickery of Luke Skywalker and his friends constitutes a potential war crime, Darth Vader’s questionable treatment of detainees and the legal ramification of Luk... More Info
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War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe: Episode IV
Whether by design or happy accidents, Star Wars Episode IV raises many fascinating issues addressed by the International Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), and which international law scholars and jurists wrestle with today. This CLE course will examine the conflicts raised in the film, as well as cover real-life war crimes cases such as the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the Nuremberg trials and modern terrorism cases and drone program issues. The course will seek to determine if, under LOAC, Lei... More Info
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Offshore Asset Protection: Exploring the Various Jurisdictions for Protecting your Clients' Assets
The US is considered one of the world’s most litigious societies. But charging others and being charged are two entirely separate matters. This CLE course will help attorneys better advise their clients in how to survive a lawsuit by utilizing offshore asset protection to shield assets from frivolous claims. The course will address how to use various locations such as the Cook Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and Switzerland, the different types of protections, and their purpose... More Info
$291General Credit
