Course description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Geneva has long been one of the world’s capitals of international law. The presence of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and many other international organizations and NGOs make it a buzzing place in the field. This breeding ground naturally led to the focus and strength of the University of Geneva in international law. This summer course provides one of the easiest ways to have access to that world.

This course is made for students who are intrigued by international law or marvel at its day-to-day interactions with international politics, affairs and business. This is the opportunity for such students to get a crash course to introduce them to this fast moving, intellectually thrilling and profoundly humane field of the law. The course is shaped so as to bring out the best of current issues in international law, while remaining accessible to non-specialists and seeking to broach the main principles of “International Law 101”, so as to allow enthusiasts to go further.

The Summer School in International Law is structured around three themes, one for each of the three weeks of the program: International Economic Law: Crisis and Reform; International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights; and International Law and Migration. Each theme is explored through one, occasionally two, 10-12h “Foundations Course” and several 2-4h “Snapshot Courses” on advanced current topics.

Learning outcomes: At the end of this course, participants will have a general understanding of some of the cutting-edge issues in international law today. This will allow them to either orient their future studies or refresh and extend existing knowledge.

Evaluation: Participants are evaluated based on a take-home paper, to be written within a month after the end of the summer school.

Equivalence of 6 ECTS

Grading scheme: Swiss grading scheme. No grade for participation in class.

Please note: Changes to the draft program may be made at any time prior to the start of the course.

Tuition Fees

TUITION FEES AND DEADLINE

Tuition Fees: 2'300 CHF

UNIGE students: limited number of places available with a full tuition waiver.

Registration is closed.

Faculty & Staff

FACULTY 

Professor Makane Mbengue
Academic Director
University of Geneva

Professor Thomas Schultz
Graduate Institute, Geneva

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Target Audience

TARGET AUDIENCE

Upper-year undergraduates, Master's degree students, Professionals. Course taught in English. Professionals can choose to take only specific parts of the program. For details on this possibility, please contact us.

Schedule & Classes