Mishpatim Seminar: Israeli & International Law

This seminar introduces you to the Israeli legal system and explores current issues at the core of the Israeli legal debate. You’ll examine key questions regarding the identity of the Israeli state, including Jerusalem, the Palestinian population in Israel and the Occupied Territories, and the status of refugees.

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 inside and outside the classroom.

Course Components 

• Field trips to locations such as the Supreme Court of Israel, the Knesset (Parliament of Israel), rabbinical courts, military courts, and Yad VaShem (the Holocaust Museum)
• Daily course readings on statutory law and common law, along with academic commentary by Israeli and international jurists
• Written exam and/or research essays

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

You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. From a tour of the Old City to a trip to the Dead Sea to checking out the local festivals, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel.

While residing in HebrewU dormitories with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.

Apply by: December 15, 2018
Arrive on campus: January 3, 2019
Program dates: January 3-24, 2019
Program length: Three weeks

Application fee: US$ 80
Course: US$ 2,400 (includes health insurance)
Housing: US$ 690

Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program.

Scholarships

The Australian Friends of Hebrew University provides financial assistance on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or community involvement. Please contact one of our Student Liaison Officers for more information.

This program is open to you as a student who has completed at least one year of study at an Australian university in law, international relations, political science, religious studies, or peace and conflict studies. You are also eligible as a practicing lawyer or member of the clergy. Most students will be from Australia, but students from other countries are welcome to apply.