Overview
The main topic of this year’s Lucerne Academy for Human Rights Implementation summer school at the University of Lucerne is “Business and Human Rights”. Participants are given the chance to learn the theoretical and trial skills necessary to prepare for a career in defending human rights.
Students will not only learn about the field of human rights, but also about how to incorporate that knowledge into the actual work of defending human rights. Special focus will be placed on advocacy skills such as case assessment and oral argumentation.
Courses
- The participants attend different classes focused exclusively on human rights law of the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Covenants on Human Rights, in which they gain necessary theoretical knowledge. The classes are taught by distinguished professors and practitioners from around the globe.
Lunch Seminars
During Lunch Seminars the participants have the chance to learn from distinguished practitioners how to work with and implement human rights. The students will receive first-hand knowledge of current human rights issues and discuss possible solutions.
Excursions
In Geneva, the participants will visit the European Headquarters of the United Nations, as well as various NGOs. In Strasbourg the participants will visit the seat of the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe. During the excursions, the participants interact with important NGO’s and officials and acquire insight into the practice of human rights implementation.
Programme Structure
Topics in this course include:
- The Role of Human Rights in the Fight against Poverty
- Recent Issues of the ECtHR (COVID, Migration)
- Rights of Indigenous People
- Implementation in the Inter-American System of Human Rights Protection
- Strasbourg Excursion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Disciplines
Human Resource ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Law students and law practitioners can apply to the Lucerne Academy.
Applicants must generally satisfy the following requirements:
- You must either be a practitioner or a law student.
- Good command of English. The Lucerne Academy is conducted in English and students are required to actively participate, both orally and in writing.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1200 CHF / full≈ 1200 CHF / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1200 CHF / full≈ 1200 CHF / full
Living costs
Luzern
Switzerland
1500 - 2100 CHF / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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