Law of the Sea Practice Tests
Practice Law of the Sea exam questions covering core doctrines, issue spotting, applied analysis, and exam-ready explanations.
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Related Case Briefs
South China Sea Arbitration (Philippines v. China)
PCA Case No. 2013-19, Award of 12 July 2016
Under UNCLOS, the Convention supersedes any historic rights that are inconsistent with its provisions. The 'nine-dash line' claim has no legal basis under UNCLOS. Article 121(3) provides that 'rocks which cannot sustain human habitation or economic life of their own' shall have no EEZ or continental shelf. The Tribunal interpreted 'rocks' as features that cannot sustain a stable community of people. Itu Aba Island was found to be a rock because it could not sustain a permanent population. China's construction activities caused significant environmental harm and violated Articles 192 and 194, which require States to protect the marine environment.
Clayton S. Construction, LLC and Clayton Shoot v. Roy B. Ferguson and Pene S. Ferguson D/B/A the Ferguson Law Firm
07-22-00022-CV
Extract the ratio from the linked judgment by identifying the legal test, material facts, and reason for the outcome. Treat this record as a research lead unless the source confirms a direct Law of the Sea rule.
Northwest Landowners Association v. State
2022 ND 150
Extract the ratio from the linked judgment by identifying the legal test, material facts, and reason for the outcome. Treat this record as a research lead unless the source confirms a direct Law of the Sea rule.
Brendel Construction v. WSI
2021 ND 3
Extract the ratio from the linked judgment by identifying the legal test, material facts, and reason for the outcome. Treat this record as a research lead unless the source confirms a direct Law of the Sea rule.
Dispute concerning the Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary between Mauritius and Maldives in the Indian Ocean (Mauritius/Maldives)
ITLOS Case No. 28, Judgment of 28 January 2021
The delimitation of the EEZ and continental shelf is governed by Articles 74 and 83 of UNCLOS, which require an equitable solution. The Tribunal applied the three-stage approach: provisional equidistance line, adjustment for relevant circumstances, and disproportionality check. The Maldives' archipelagic baselines were found to be valid and were given full effect. The Chagos Archipelago was not considered a relevant circumstance because its sovereignty was disputed and the UK was not a party. The Tribunal also held that the ICJ's advisory opinion did not bind the parties.
Viking Construction, Inc. v. TMP Construction Group, LLC
338 Conn. 361
Extract the ratio from the linked judgment by identifying the legal test, material facts, and reason for the outcome. Treat this record as a research lead unless the source confirms a direct Law of the Sea rule.
The 'Enrica Lexie' (Italy v. India)
PCA Case No. 2015-28, Award of 21 May 2020
Flag state has exclusive jurisdiction over incidents on the high seas; use of force against fishermen must be proportionate; immunity of state officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction exists for official acts.
LEE KENNEDY CO., INC. v. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
357 F. Supp. 3d 81
Extract the ratio from the linked judgment by identifying the legal test, material facts, and reason for the outcome. Treat this record as a research lead unless the source confirms a direct Law of the Sea rule.