Lecturer: Prof. Gerd Oberleitner |
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Info-text The "Bochum International Humanitarian Law Clinic" (Bochum IHL Clinic) is designed to provide students with hands-on experience of the practice of humanitarian action. It enables them to conduct research on projects for real life cooperation partners, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), national Red Cross Societies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and other actors in the humanitarian field. During, students can draw from any topic within the variety of legal issues currently challenging the field, including the scope of application of IHL, the legal framework for humanitarian assistance, the relationship between IHL, human rights law (HRL) and refugee law, recent issues concerning the implementation and enforcement of IHL. |
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The Bochum IHL Clinic empowers students to learn through practical experience by applying theoretical knowledge to real life situations and corresponding legal problems cooperation partners encounter in their day-to-day work. This may include the preparation of litigation before national or international courts, writing expert opinions to support NGO lobby work as well as drafting treaty language or legal handbooks for partner institutions. Students may also contribute to supporting victims of armed conflict in securing reparations or file communications to judicial and non-judicial institutions on their behalf. Participating in clinic work also permits students to acquire and develop skills in research, critical thinking, legal analysis, and problem solving. Additionally, students enhance their abilities to draft texts, give oral presentations, communicate, as well as organize and improve their social skills. |
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? The course is limited to 8 law students (SPB 4 students and interested others). |
WHAT IS THE WORKLOAD? Law students have certain dates with obligatory attendance, which are all IHL lectures and common seminar sessions (listed under "Obligatory attendance"). The Clinic includes lectures in international humanitarian law, international criminal law and human rights law, as well as common seminar sessions, in which the students will present, discuss and get feedback on their work progress. Between lectures and seminar sessions, the students will have time to research and work in groups. IMPORTANT: Students should bring – if possible an electronic device (laptop, tablet, smartphone) on which they can research during work group sessions and follow the Open Online course “International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice” (available on Coursera.org before the kick-off meeting on Tuesday). Obligatory Attendance1: 31.03.2020 10:00 – 13:15 Kickoff IHL Clinic and IHL Lecture 01.04.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Lecture 02.04.2020 10:00 - 13:15 Lecture and Common Seminar Session 21.04.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Lecture 22.04.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Lecture 23.04.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Lecture 05.05.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Common Seminar Session 06.05.2020 10:00 - 11:30 Common Seminar Session 07.05.2020 10:00 - 17:30 Presentations 1The detailed dates and times might be subject to change. Venue: IFHV Bochumer Fenster 4th floor, Room 4.46-4.47 If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Robin Pass: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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