International Law 2013

Being a course assistant was a very valuable experience....

The International Law Summer School program provided by the University of Geneva is an excellent opportunity to study an intensive 3 week long course in International Law. The course is combined of three principle topics and other shorter “snap shot courses” which allowed us students to study the principles of many interesting fields of law while given the opportunity to focus more in depth on other areas of international law (economic law, international law and international law and politics).

The versatile background and high level of expertise of the professors and visiting lecturers provided valuable perspectives to the field that they represent. Debate and discussion were always encouraged and further recommendations and advice given to those who were especially interested in a certain subject. One of the best parts of course is the fellow students from all over the world that one meets while studying this course, making the experience even more interesting and fun.

Being a course assistant was a very valuable experience. My tasks varied a lot and often I focused on keeping the student group and professors informed of day-to-day issues. I also took care of distributing reading materials, managing our internal Facebook group and providing general information about Geneva and the University itself.

I am currently finishing my undergraduate in International Studies focusing on Political Science and applying for Masters in International Law. I have also recently joined as an intern a Geneva based NGO that specializes in international law.

 

Amira Nassim, The Open University