International Humanitarian Law Workshop

Presented by

International Committee for the Red Cross
Center for Global Law & Policy, Santa Clara Law

syllabus and agenda
IHL powerpoints and additional resources

January 5-8, 2010

This workshop is a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises that guide U.S. law students through an intensive workshop on international humanitarian law (IHL). The workshop will be led by legal professionals from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Department of Justice, the JAG Corps, and faculty members of Santa Clara University School of Law.

Topics will include:

• Introduction to International Humanitarian Law
• When Does IHL Apply?
• Human Rights and IHL
• Protected Persons
• Internment/Detention
• Armed Conflicts of a Non-International Character
• The IHL/Terrorism Interface
• Implementation and Enforcement of IHL

Students who complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion from the ICRC. The program is available only to full- and part-time law students. There is NO FEE. Registration is limited and competitive. Students are encouraged to apply early, as the workshop does fill up.

Applications must be received by CGLP office by Monday, November 9, 2009.

Students must complete an application, including a statement of interest.

For more information, contact:

Center for Global Law and Policy
Santa Clara University
School of Law
email: cglp@scu.edu
phone: (408) 551-1955
(800) 728-1873
fax: (408) 554-5047