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Geneva: International Law Commission Experiential Opportunity
A Unique Opportunity for Selected Students
This unique summer course is part immersive seminar in DC on the role of the International Law Commission (ILC) in shaping international law, and part practical course with two weeks of intensive in-person instruction at the ILC in Geneva, Switzerland from June 29th. to July 12th 2025.
In Geneva, students will experience working in a multicultural legal environment with team members from different backgrounds and legal traditions. Under the guidance of member of the ILC Professor Claudio Grossman, students will dive deep into the work and challenges of the ILC and contribute to its work by helping to draft interventions on current ILC topics.
Students will attend in person meetings of the United Nations International Law Seminar, have the opportunity to visit other international law institutions in Geneva, and be afforded ample networking with WCL alumni and international law practitioners in Geneva.
Taking the UN-ILC practicum opened my eyes to a whole new world of practice opportunities and community impact. Also, working on the International and Constitutional Law project has been a fantastic way of learning the interaction of international law principles in domestic legislation. Marta Trevi簽o 23
Details
Credits: 2 credits summer course (with option to add credits as an independent study to complete an Upper-Level Writing Requirement.)
Time commitment: 2 class sessions taken in DC during the month of June (exact dates TBD), 2 weeks in Geneva (June 29th July 12th 2025), and 1 follow-up class.
Tuition and payment info: pay per credit hour | tuition covers flight and hotel | students pay for meals and any other expenses.
How to Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript to grossman@wcl.american.edu and cc5532a@american.edu by March 31, 2025.
For more information on the ILC Experiential Law Opportunity, please reach out to Adjunct Professor Victoria Ernst at vernst@american.edu.