The Peace Palace is home to the International Court of Justice, one of the institutions that participants will visit during the Program.
Courses
The academic component of the Program consists of two 3-credit courses.
International Criminal Law: In Search of Accountability will provide an introduction to international criminal law and explore the various ways in which national, internationalized and international courts and tribunals have attempted to enforce criminal responsibility for serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law. The course will also examine the role of states, their obligations under international law and the obstacles they face in bringing to justice those responsible for international crimes.
International Legal Approaches to Terrorism in the 21st Century will examine counter-terrorism measures from an international and comparative law perspective and consider the interrelation between these measures and the obligations of states under international human rights and humanitarian law. The course will explore the status of different international players under international law and address questions such as: What is the definition of terrorism? Is the use of force in response to acts of terrorism permitted under international law? Is international law adequately equipped to deal with the “war on terror”?
Students will live in the city center and take classes at the T.M.C. Asser Institute. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All classes will be taught in English. Knowledge of the Dutch language is not necessary for participation in the Program.
Credits
Program participants are expected to earn six credits for the two courses. Applicants who intend to transfer credits should inquire about their law school’s policy on that issue. Applicants should be aware that participation in the Program is unlikely to accelerate graduation for a full-time student.
Check back for course syllabi, which will be available shortly.
