International Criminal Law: From Theory to Practice

This summer school enables students and professionals from all over the world to engage in discussions on the prospects and challenges of international criminal justice. Students will be immersed in the field through lectures and exercises dealing with all aspects of International Criminal Law, from substantive crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression) to complementarity, modes of liability, the rights of the accused and the role of victims.

This course offers a unique opportunity to learn from influential and well-known academics from Leiden University and practitioners from the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague. You will gain first-hand knowledge on international criminal law. The course also offers plenty of opportunities to network with fellow students and practitioners from all over the world.


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Target group

This summer school is aimed at law students (who have completed at least one year of their degree), young graduates and professionals with a background in law.

Course aim

This course offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge on international criminal law in the heart of the City of Peace and Justice. The course also offers plenty of opportunities to network with fellow students and practitioners from all over the world.

Credits info

4 EC
The participants will receive a certificate of participation after completion of the programme.
Furthermore, we can issue a statement regarding the amount of ECTS credits we would assign to this course, based on the number of hours in class, preparation time and assignments, keeping in mind that 1 ECTS equals 28 hours of study. Your university can then evaluate this course and decide whether they will indeed award ECTS credits.

Fee info

EUR 1550: More information on the school website.
EUR 1300: Leiden University students, students from partner universities, and participants taking part in at least another Grotius Centre summer school, IBA ICC Moot Court or Telders Moot Court in 2024 pay a reduced fee of €1300.

Scholarships

There is no scholarship available for this summer school.