Deadline:
May 01, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 05, 2024
Location(s)
Netherlands
This programme is taught in person in The Hague, at the Wijnhaven Building of Leiden University.
Overview
The Summer School on International Humanitarian Law is designed by the Grotius Centre Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law.
Details
Course information
This unique programme gives a broad overview of the laws of armed conflict, and offers a range of opportunities to test the acquisition of knowledge through interactive exercises. The course covers, amongst others, the classification of conflicts, protection of the civilian population, combatants and prisoners of war, the rules governing the conduct of hostilities, and the law of non-international armed conflict.
Why this Summer School?
The International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice Summer School offers a unique opportunity to learn from well-known and influential academics and leading practitioners from Leiden University, The Netherlands Defence Academy and the University of Amsterdam. You will gain first-hand knowledge on the rules and laws of armed conflict in the heart of The Hague, 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
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 desirable.
- 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
Target audience
This Summer School is opened to students and professionals who would like to acquire general knowledge of International Humanitarian Law.
Dates
Deadline: May 01, 2024
Program starts:
July 01, 2024
Program ends:
July 05, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 05, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Course fees
The tuition fee for the 2024 session is €1250. Leiden University students, students from partner universities, and participants taking part in at least another Grotius Centre summer school in 2024 pay a reduced fee of €850.
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this course.
What's included
The fee includes access to the online course platform, lectures, course materials (including the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols) and a certificate of participation.
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 Humanitarian Law to be representing 2 ECTS.
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