The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia is one of several major legal organizations that program participants will visit.
Academic Activities
The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands and is the country’s seat of government, housing the First Chamber, the Second Chamber, the Estates-General, the Supreme Court and many other law-making bodies. In 1899, the world’s first Peace Conference took place in The Hague.
As a result of its rich legacy in international politics, The Hague is also home to over 150 international (legal) organizations. Integral to the academic program are visits to major courts and legal institutions located in The Hague, where students will have the opportunity to meet and spend time with practitioners, and to observe hearings or proceedings when in progress. Institutions visited in 2007 include:
- International Court of Justice
- International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
- International Criminal Court
- The Office of the Legal Counselor at the American Embassy
Internships
In 2007, several participants pursued internships directly related to international criminal law. For instance, one student interned with the Voice of the Victims project at the ICTY and another worked with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, monitoring proceedings at the Domestic War Crimes Chamber in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Hague is located on the North Sea; many afternoons and weekends are free for students to explore and enjoy the city and its surroundings. photo: Chante Lasco |
Extracurricular Activities
During the Program, there will be many opportunities for students to meet informally with students, researchers and practitioners in the field of international justice. The Hague has a vast array of museums and cultural institutions and hosts many international cultural events, making it a popular tourist destination. The Hague is a cosmopolitan city with beaches, museums and a vibrant city life. Students will have free time most afternoons and weekends to visit cultural points of interest and enjoy the long June days on the North Sea. Students can use their free weekends for more ambitious excursions; for instance, a fast train takes you from The Hague to Paris in under four hours and to London in under six.
Program participants will travel to Amsterdam at no additional cost. photo: Julian Coccia |
As experiencing the culture and visiting other parts of the country are integral to the learning process, the Program includes at no additional cost a trip to Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, program participants will have an opportunity to explore the culture and character of the Netherlands' largest city.
