The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies organises its tenth Summer School on International Criminal Law from the 18th of June to the 29th of June 2012. In light of its location and the quality of its contributors and participants, this School offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in International Criminal Law. The lectures and workshops will be given in English.

 

* Interactive Lectures – every year, specialised and interactive lectures and seminars are given by leading professionals from the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia as well as influential and well-known scholars (the past years, the School invited, among others, Professors Eric David, William Schabas et Cherif Bassiouni, as well as Judge Bruno Simma, and Judge Sang-Hyun Song).
* Direct access to international institutions – known as "the City of Peace and Justice”, The Hague is the host city of several international institutions with a key-role in the development of international (criminal) law
* Diversity – the Summer School welcomes about fifty participants from all over the world. One of the main purposes of the School is to bring together professionals and students from different regions and backgrounds to engage in interactive discussions on the prospects and challenges of international criminal justice. 

 

The lectures will deal with International Criminal Law is all its aspects, from substantive crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression) to general principles (including modes of liability and the role of victims) to enforcement. The programme also includes an exercise on cross-examination techniques and a pleading exercise, as well as visits to the ICC, the ICTY and the Peace Palace. The participants will receive a certificate of participation after completion of the programme.

 

Please see the draft programme 2012.

 

Law students and young professionals with an obvious interest in international criminal law can register by filling out the registration form.  Tuition fees are 1125 EUR for students and 1430 EUR for professionals (excluding accommodation). Leiden University students are charged 700 EUR. The fee includes lunches and refreshments, working materials, a guided walk in The Hague, fieldtrips to the ICC and the ICTY, a visit of a museum, a welcome dinner and a dinner party at the beach.

 

To register, please send the completed registration form to  grotiuscentre@cdh.leidenuniv.nl. Please add a motivation letter, your curriculum vitae and a list of courses (in law, political science and/or international relations) you have taken. 

 

Applications need to be received by March 31st, 2012.

 

 

The Skotel has single rooms available for around €67,- per night, and a shared double room is available for around €41,- per night. If you wish to book a (shared) room at the Skotel, please contact the Skotel directly at skotel@hdh.nl.

Other cheap housing options are Stay Okay and Jorplace (hostels).

For further options please check the accommodation list on this website.

 

The registration fee can be paid online with several payment options through Paylogic.

To secure your registration, please pay the registration fee within fourteen days after your admission. Please send us the proof of payment after having completed your payment.

If you are not able to pay online, please contact us for our bank details.

Please note that in case of cancellation of your inscription after the 1st of June 2012, a €150 will be deducted from your refund for administrative charges.