Deadline:
May 01, 2024
Program Starts: July 08, 2024
Program Ends: July 21, 2024
Location(s)
Netherlands
The Hague
Overview
Organized by the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, this programme enables students and professionals from all over the world to engage in discussions on the prospects and challenges of international criminal justice.
Details
Course information
Students will be immersed in the field through lectures and exercises dealing with all aspects of International Criminal Law, from substantive crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression) to complementarity, modes of liability, the rights of the accused and the role of victims. Throughout the two weeks, the participants will also explore the City of Peace and Justice and will visit a number of international institutions, such as the International Criminal Court.
Why this Summer School?
This course offers a unique opportunity to learn from influential and well-known academics from Leiden University and practitioners from the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague. You will gain first-hand knowledge on international criminal law in the heart of the International City of Peace and Justice. The course also offers plenty of opportunities to network with fellow students and practitioners from all over the world. And last but not least, The Hague is a wonderful place to stay!
Class size
A maximum of 80 participants will be admitted to this course.
Application
To apply please complete the online application form. The application should be completed at once as data cannot be saved. Therefore, make sure to have the following documents ready before starting the application:
- A copy of your curriculum vitae;
- A cover letter (one page) in which you clearly explain why you are applying for this course;
- A recent portrait picture.
Please note that:
- Prior knowledge of law is required.
- All courses are taught in English. An official certificate of language proficiency is not required but you need to be fluent in English to be able to understand the classes and to interact with fellow students.
- Only complete applications are considered.
- All applications are dealt with on an individual basis.
- Provided you are considered eligible, you will receive a pre-admission email.
- Your admission to the course will be final once the payment of the fee is made.
- The deadline for application is 1 May 2024. Applications that are received afterwards will still be considered, but admission will depend on the availability of places. Applicants will be admitted on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly advised.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
This summer school is aimed at law students (who have completed at least one year of their degree), young graduates and professionals with a background in law.
Dates
Deadline: May 01, 2024
Program starts:
July 08, 2024
Program ends:
July 21, 2024
Program Starts: July 08, 2024
Program Ends: July 21, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Course fees
The tuition fee for the 2024 session is €1600.
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this course.
What's included
The fee includes access to the course materials, a certificate of participation, an information briefing at the International Criminal Court and at the MICT (upon availability), lunches on class days, coffee/tea during breaks, a welcome and a farewell dinner.
Credits
At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate of participation. An additional statement regarding the amount of ECTS credits can be issued. Please note that the document is not an official transcript and that it is the student’s responsibility to validate the course for credit at their home university. Keeping in mind that 1 ECTS equals 28 study hours, we value the Summer School on International Criminal Law to be representing 4 ECTS.
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