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International Law

100 marks · 1 paper · 180 minutes per paper

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Preparation duration is an estimate and may vary according to your academic background, available study time and familiarity with the subject.

Stage 1Orientation

Understand the official syllabus, paper structure, marks and preparation resources.

Read and annotate the official FPSC syllabusReview every paper, section, marks allocation and official instruction before beginning preparation.

Set up subject resourcesCreate folders or notebooks for syllabus notes, practice, past papers and revision material.

Review the paper formatUnderstand the number of papers, marks, duration and relevant language or MCQ rules.

Stage 2Foundation

Build the concepts, terminology and prerequisite knowledge needed for the subject.

Build a subject glossaryList and define the core terminology needed across the syllabus.

Map prerequisite conceptsIdentify foundational concepts and arrange them before advanced topics.

Stage 3Official Syllabus Coverage

Cover every official FPSC topic in a practical sequence.

Cover: Subject overviewStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: PAPER: INTERNATIONAL LAW (100 MARKS)

Cover: Nature, Origin and Basis of International Law.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Nature, Origin and Basis of International Law.

Cover: Relation between International Law and State Law.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Relation between International Law and State Law.

Cover: State in General and RecognitionStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: State in General and Recognition

Cover: The Law and Practice as to TreatiesStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: The Law and Practice as to Treaties

Cover: The Settlement of International Disputes.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: The Settlement of International Disputes.

Cover: International Humanitarian Law.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: International Humanitarian Law.

Cover: The Use of ForceStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: The Use of Force

Cover: International InstitutionsStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: International Institutions

Cover: State Territorial Sovereignty.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: State Territorial Sovereignty.

Cover: State Responsibility.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: State Responsibility.

Cover: State Jurisdiction.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: State Jurisdiction.

Cover: Succession to Rights and Obligations.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Succession to Rights and Obligations.

Cover: The State and the Individual.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: The State and the Individual.

Cover: The State and the Economic Interest.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: The State and the Economic Interest.

Cover: Diplomatic Envoys, Counsels and other Representatives.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Diplomatic Envoys, Counsels and other Representatives.

Cover: War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities.

Cover: Neutrality.Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Neutrality.

Stage 4Consolidation

Prepare short notes, comparisons, evidence, diagrams, facts, formulas or timelines.

Prepare concise revision notesCompress covered material into quick revision notes without removing required syllabus coverage.

Create connections and comparison materialUse tables, diagrams, timelines, formulas, maps or concept links where suitable for this subject.

Stage 5Exam Application

Apply knowledge through the paper-specific practice format.

Prepare provisions, concepts and case/application notesComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Practise issue-rule-analysis-conclusion answersComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Attempt a timed legal problem and analytical questionComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Stage 6Past Papers

Attempt topic-wise and full-length past-paper practice.

Classify past-paper questions by syllabus topicUse validated official past papers and link each question to the relevant syllabus topic.

Attempt a timed past paperAttempt a complete paper or equivalent question set within the official time limit.

Stage 7Revision and Mock Examination

Complete layered revision, weak-area review and a timed mock paper.

Complete first revisionReview all notes and update topics marked Needs Revision.

Complete second revisionFocus on recall, structure, evidence, formulas or language accuracy.

Attempt final mock examinationComplete a timed mock and evaluate coverage, accuracy, structure and time management.

Paper 1 · 100 marks

Subject overview

PAPER: INTERNATIONAL LAW (100 MARKS)

The Emergence of International Law, Early European Authors, The Nation -State System, The Enforcement of International Law, The Effectiveness of International Law, The Weakness of International Law, The Juridical Basis of International law, The Futur

The Emergence of International Law, Early European Authors, The Nation -State System, The Enforcement of International Law, The Effectiveness of International Law, The Weakness of International Law, The Juridical Basis of International law, The Future of International law and Material Sources of International Law.

Article 38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice, Primary Sources of International Law, Subsidiary Sources of International Law, International Soft Law

Personality and Statehood in International Law, The Subjects of International Law, Recognition of State and Government in International Law, Recognition of State and Government in National Law.

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

Negotiation, Mediation and Good Offices, Inquiry, Settlement by the United Nations, Conciliation, Arbitration, The International Court of Justice.

International and Non -International Armed Conflicts, Non -International Armed Conflict, ‘Combatant’ and ‘Protected Persons’, Protection of Wounded, Sick and Ship-Wrecked Persons , POWs, Civilians, Limitations on the Conduct of War, Limits on the Cho

International and Non -International Armed Conflicts, Non -International Armed Conflict, ‘Combatant’ and ‘Protected Persons’, Protection of Wounded, Sick and Ship-Wrecked Persons , POWs, Civilians, Limitations on the Conduct of War, Limits on the Choice of Methods and Means of Warfare.

The Law before the UN Charter, The Law after the Charter, The Collective Use of Force, The Right of Self-Defence.

Nature, Origin and Basis of International Law.

Relation between International Law and State Law.

State in General and Recognition

The Law and Practice as to Treaties

The Settlement of International Disputes.

International Humanitarian Law.

The Use of Force

International Institutions

State Territorial Sovereignty.

State Responsibility.

State Jurisdiction.

Succession to Rights and Obligations.

The State and the Individual.

The State and the Economic Interest.

Diplomatic Envoys, Counsels and other Representatives.

War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities.

Neutrality.

Suggested ReadingsInternational Law Malcolm N. Shaw
Suggested ReadingsPrinciples of Public International Law Lan Brownlie
Suggested ReadingsInternational Law Dr. S.K. Kapoor
Suggested ReadingsIntroduction to International Law J.G. Starke, QC
Suggested ReadingsInternational Humanitarian Law ICRC Pakistan
Suggested ReadingsExtradition Act, 1972 Nil
Suggested ReadingsThe Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972 Nil
Suggested ReadingsTerritorial Waters and Maritime Zone Act, 1976 Nil
Suggested ReadingsU.N. Convention on Law of the Sea, 1984 Nil
Suggested ReadingsCases and Materials on International Law D.J. Harris

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