The University of Geneva is offering a new Summer School in International Humanitarian Law from June 22 to July 10, 2015. Learn more about the summer school and apply online.
Course Description
The course methodology insists on the importance of a practice-based teaching of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the law protecting persons affected by armed conflicts, thus combining theory and discussions of contemporary conflicts. During the course of the programme, participants will:
- Receive in-depth presentations on the basic principles and on some current controversies on international humanitarian law;
- Participate in simulations, by representing parties to current armed conflicts;
- Engage in interactive debates on “hot topics” in IHL with scholars and practitioners.
- Reflect on the legal framework applicable to present conflicts.
- Visit the International Committee of the Red Cross and discuss with its practitioners;
- Realize that and how IHL is actually being applied in contemporary practice and that it guides those seeking answers to the legal problems arising from armed conflicts.
- Receive teaching from a mix of eminent scholars, young researchers, military lawyers, and humanitarian practitioners from organizations based in Geneva.
- 6 ECTS.
Target Audience
The course welcomes applications from graduate or post-graduate students (currently enrolled in master degree or above) in law, international relations or related areas, Ph.D candidates, and humanitarian practitioners. Upper-year undergraduate students may also apply, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this is a master-level course. Background in public international law is recommended, although not required.
Course Directors
Professor Marco Sassòli (Course Director), University of Geneva
Anne Quintin (Course Assistant), University of Geneva
A Faculty List for the summer school is available on the website.
We look forward to receiving your applications. Please contact gss@unige.ch with any questions.
