ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series

Why an ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series?

In a time of permacrisis, effectively engaging new generations in the study of international law is more critical than ever.
The ESIL Teaching Corner Webinars will address a major gap: while there is considerable discussion about what should be taught, very little attention has been given to how international law should be taught.
The webinars aim to:
  • Engage with Theoretical and Academic Discussions on Teaching International Law – Hosting book discussions and dialogues with researchers on international law pedagogy.

 

  • Explore Innovative Teaching Models – Focusing on non-traditional methods such as moot courts, legal clinics, films, TV series, and even theater performances.

 

  • Expand the ESIL Teaching Corner – Incorporating additional resources, such as:
– Information on Moot Courts and Legal Clinics in Europe
– Teaching materials that incorporate multimedia and interactive approaches
For further information please contact Giulio Bartolini, ESIL Board Member and organiser of the webinars.

Next Webinar 2025

Teaching International Law Through Mooting

Recordings of ESIL Teaching Corner Webinars

ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series 2025: "Teaching International Law Through Theater Performances" (7 October 2025)

 “Teaching International Law Through Theater Performances”

This ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar explores how theater can become a powerful tool to teach international law discussing creative approaches where academics, screenwriters, and student-actors bring legal debates to life through performances such as:

  • Qui a tué Patrice Lumumba?
  • The Ongwen Trial
  • This Is Not a Trial

Moderators: Giulio Bartolini (Roma Tre University) and Sarah Nouwen (EUI)

Speakers:

  • Uriel Abogso (UC Louvain)
  • Susanne Knittel (Utrecht University)
  • Claire-Marie Lievens (Magic Land Theatre)
  • Cedric Ryngaert (Utrecht University)
  • Raphaël van Steenberghe (UC Louvain);
  • Wouter Werner (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
  • Jessica Wiseman (EUI)

Concluding remarks: Emiliano Buis (Buenos Aires University)

ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series 2025: "Teaching International Law: A Dialogues" (29 May 2025)

 “Teaching International Law: A Dialogue”

This inaugural webinar launched a new series focused on innovative approaches and critical reflections on teaching international law.

Moderated by Professor Giulio Bartolini, the discussion delves into the motivations behind the recent surge in publications on this topic and examines key educational themes including:

  • The use of pedagogical frameworks to define learning objectives and outcomes.
  • Comparative teaching practices across different academic and professional contexts (undergraduate, postgraduate, legal practice, and military education).
  • The integration of critical, decolonial, and interdisciplinary perspectives into the traditional canon of international law.
  • Teaching during times of crisis, including war, humanitarian emergencies, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Challenges and strategies for addressing controversial global issues in the classroom.
  • Reflections on the impact of digital technologies on assessment and classroom engagement.

Organiser and Moderator: Giulio Bartolini

Speakers:

  • Paul F. Diehl and Charlotte Ku, authors of Teaching International Law.
  • Jean-Pierre Gauci and Barrie Sander, editors of Reflecting on Teaching International Law.
  • Peter Hilpold, editor with Giuseppe Nesi of Teaching International Law: Between Tradition and Innovation.
  • Jed Odermatt and Christine Schwöbel-Patel joined the discussion to reflect critically on the role and responsibility of international law educators.