Mishpatim Seminar: Israeli & International Law

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Fast Facts

Course:

Mishpatim Seminar: Israeli and International Law

SPLW401/48790

Teaching Faculty:

Dr. Daniel Ohana

Language of Instruction:

English

Credits/Hours:

Academic hours: 60
Academic credits: 4

Program Dates:

January 3-28, 2022

Eligibility:

Students who have completed at least one year of study at an Australian university in the approved fields (see Eligibility), practicing lawyers, and clergy members; students from other countries welcome to apply.

Application Deadline:

December 6, 2021

Costs:

Application fee: US$ 100
Tuition: US$ 1,675

Relevant academic fields:

Law, international relations, human rights, counterterrorism

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Mishpatim Seminar for 2022 will be held online.

Highlights

Learn from lectures by leading academics and experienced practitioners.
Learn about the contemporary Israeli legal system and the challenges it has grappled
Visit virtually locations such as the Supreme Court of Israel, the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament) and the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.

+ Overview

+ Curriculum

The curriculum touches on a variety of highly relevant topics including international criminal law, constitutional law, human rights, immigration and refugee law, and legal aspects of counterterrorism. You’ll learn from guest lectures by some of Israel’s prominent young legal scholars as well as advocates working to promote democracy and human rights in Israel.

Structure

This 60-hour seminar, conducted in English, allows you to explore the rich and vibrant culture of Israel, learning both through online lectures and virtual tours.

Course Components

Virtual field trips to locations such as the Supreme Court of Israel, the Knesset (Parliament of Israel), and Yad VaShem (the Holocaust Museum)
Daily course readings on statutory law and common law, along with academic commentary by Israeli and international jurists
Research paper.

View the tentative syllabus.

Additional information about the program is available on the Mishpatim program website.

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