Educational Opportunities

International Humanitarian Law Workshop

International Humanitarian Law encompasses both humanitarian principles and international treaties that seek to save lives and alleviate the suffering of combatants and noncombatants during armed conflict. In order to explore this important topic, the International Human Rights Law Institute has partnered with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago to present a workshop

Dates: Friday, October 16 6:00pm Reception, Saturday, October 17- October 18, 2009, 9:00am-5:00pm

Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by September 14, 2009

Location: DePaul College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd, Room 242 (Lewis), Chicago, Illinois 60604

This workshop features lectures and hands-on exercises that guide participants through an intensive examination of international humanitarian law (IHL) with a focus on its application to combatants and civilians. Sessions will be led by legal professionals from the ICRC, law professors, and international law practitioners. Topics include:

• Introduction to IHL
• The Role of the ICRC
• Means and Methods of Warfare
• Protection of Civilians under IHL
• Non-state Actors and Direct Participation in Hostilities
• Enforcement of IHL

Eligibility: The workshop is available to full- and part-time law students who are attending a U.S. law school as of the date of the program who have successfully completed at least one year of full- or part-time study. Students will be expected to attend all sessions of the entire program. Students who complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion from the ICRC.

Registration is limited and competitive. Completed applications, including a statement of interest, must be received by IHRLI by email, fax or mail no later than September 14, 2009. Acceptance decisions will be made based on applicants’ relevant course and field experience and the statement of interest. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by September 25, 2009.

Costs: This workshop and the course materials are provided at no cost to accepted applicants. Students will be responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and food. However, some meals may be provided by the program organizers or other program sponsors.

Application: Applications are available at here (hyperlink to pdf of application) in the IHRLI offices, or by email on request.

Application: Applications are available at here in the IHRLI offices, or by email on request.

Click here to access the informational flyer.