International Humanitarian Law 2026

International law for the non-international lawyer

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
via webinar only

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Summer Series 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Last Kick at the Can Series 2026
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Thursday, December 17, 2026

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Who should attend: This course is for all lawyers who have an interest in international law and, in particular, will be valuable to lawyers who practice in the area of immigration and refugee law

Learning level: All levels

From Ukraine, Iran, and Gaza to the corridors of Davos, the rules-based international order forged after the Second World War is under unprecedented strain. But what is the law of armed conflict, after all?

This one-hour lunchtime session offers non-military lawyers an accessible introduction to international humanitarian law: the framework governing how wars are started and how they are fought. This introductory lecture will cover the post-WWII Geneva Conventions framework, conspicuous recent breaches by state and non-state actors, and emerging theories of reform.

No prior military or international law background is required. This is the law of armed conflict for the rest of us.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 1 hour (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Instructor
Emily MacKinnon — Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Vancouver

CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising