Course Level

intermediate - advanced / 3rd - 4th year

Course Language

English

Course Classification

This is a Themis course. It is also open to non-Themis students.

Teaching Mode

face-to-face 

Contact Hours

2 hours per week

ECTS-credits

5 (if course has been attended regularly and exam has been passed)

Frequency

This course will be taught for the first time in the summer term 2026.

Time Schedule and Course Venue

please see our electronic course catalogue 

Course Content

This course analyzes the role of international law in regulating artificial intelligence ("AI") . It focuses on emerging legal issues such as autonomous systems, cross-border data flows, surveillance, and algorithmic decision-making, while evaluating the adequacy of existing international legal norms and institutions in addressing these challenges. The course engages with ongoing international debates on AI governance, standard-setting, and the development of cooperative regulatory approaches at the global and regional levels.

Restricted Enrollment

no (that means that everyone signing up for this course on time can take part in this course)

Course Registration

via Campus Management

Please register for the course under the module "Study Program for Exchange Students - Module 13". 

registration period: 1 April 2026, 9 am - 1 May 2026, 12 am (midnight)

De-Registration from this Course

via Campus Management

regular drop period: 1 April 2026, 9 am - 1 May 2026, 12 am (midnight)

After the regular drop period you can only drop this course with a valid cause until 14 days prior to the exam. Please contact the International Office at the Law Department if you have to use this option.

Type of Exam

Evaluation occurs on the basis of a final written exam (120 minutes).

Registration for the Exam

International exchange students will automatically be registered for the exam when they sign up for this course.

De-Registration from the Exam

Students who drop this course via Campus Management are automatically de-registered from the exam. Students who do not drop this course via Campus Management and do not take part any longer, are going to finish this course with a non-passing grade (0 points).

Grade Release

via Campus Management