Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court

Dozent/in	Prof. Dr. iur. Martina Caroni, LL.M.
Veranstaltungsart	Blockveranstaltung
Code	FS181517
Semester	Frühjahrssemester 2018
Durchführender Fachbereich	Moot Courts
Studienstufe	Master
Inhalt	The Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition was established to train law students to use various human rights systems. Written on a cutting-edge topic currently debated, the hypothetical case operates as the basis of the competition. As an attorney representing both the respondent state and the applicant, you will argue the merits of your case by writing two memos and preparing your oral pleadings in front of a panel of eminent human rights experts at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, acting as an international court of justice.
Lernziele	- Bachelor degree - Advanced level of English - Ability to work in a team - Some knowledge of international economic law would be an advantage - Motivation and dedication to work hard Increase the students knowledge of human rights law and the United Nations Human Rights system in particular through practical experience and hands on learning.
Voraussetzungen	- Bachelor degree - Advanced level of English - Ability to work in a team - Some knowledge of international economic law would be an advantage - Motivation and dedication to work hard
Sprache	Englisch
Begrenzung	Yes, 2 students
Anmeldung	To apply please send a motivation letter and your CV to martina.caroni@unilu.ch until January 19, 2018.
Abschlussform / Credits	Written papers and oral presentation / 18 Credits
Hinweise	January 2018: Publication of the hypothetical case January 19: 2018: Application deadline February 1: 2018: Selection of the team June 2018: Submission of written arguments (exact date to be determined) July 2018: Final oral rounds at the United Nations in Geneva (exact date to be determined)
Hörer-/innen	Nein
Kontakt	martina.caroni@unilu.ch