International Law (in Santiago de Chile)
| Degree: | Master of Laws in International Law (LL.M.int.) |
| Mandatory application: | yes |
| Starting Date: | April |
| Term of the program: | 1 year |
| Study oprions: | full-time |
| Language requirements: | Spanish, English |
| Language of instruction: | English and Spanish |
| Other: | postgraduate studies (weiterbildend) |
| Tuition fee: | € 3750,- per semester |
Organizing Institution
Offered by the Faculties of Law of the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and the University of Chile, with the academic support of the Max-Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law and of the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile.
Objectives
The Programme aims mainly at offering a comprehensive analysis of current and prospective trends in the field of international law in an era of globalization, as well as in that of international trade and investments, and in the methods for arbitration and settlement of disputes in these areas.
The impact of globalization on sources and subjects of international law will be examined. Recent developments in the fields of the international economic law, the protection of the environment and State responsibility, as well as the relevant issues confronted in the international society over the last few years shall likewise be studied.
Emphasis is placed on subjects relating to the regulation of international trade, particularly the law of international trade, investments law and the settlement of disputes. In this context, special attention shall be given to subjects such as international arbitration, procedures before the World Trade Organization and ICSID.
Organization
The Master´s Programme in International Law, with special reference to Investments, Trade and Arbitration is available to lawyers and graduates of juridical sciences on a worldwide basis. The Master´s Degree in International Law (LL.M. int) shall be awarded by the University of Heidelberg and the University of Chile. Participants obtaining the Master´s Degree in International Law will qualify for pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Heidelberg.
The Programme is organized on a yearly basis. Three terms shall be offered in Santiago de Chile, at the Heidelberg Center for Latin America. The curriculum includes a three month period for the preparation of the thesis. A final one month term shall be offered in Heidelberg, at the Max-Planck Institute and the University of Heidelberg. During the latter, students shall participate in two workshops and complete their theses. A minimum of eight courses will be offered each term held in Santiago, while during the Heidelberg term there will be two workshops. All courses are compulsory. The final exam (defense of thesis) for the Master´s Degree in International Law shall take place in Heidelberg. Defense of thesis may exceptionally be held in Santiago de Chile. Courses will be conducted in either Spanish or English. Courses in the German language shall be available to participants free of cost.
Further information: Master's Programme in International Law
Academic Terms
The Programme shall start on April and terms will be distributed according to the following schedule, corresponding to the Southern Hemisphere calendar:
Fall, Winter and Spring: from April to December. Courses shall take place in Santiago de Chile.
Summer: from December to February. Draft thesis.
Heidelberg Term: March. Workshops and completion of thesis.
Class Schedule
Tuesday to Thursday: 18.30 to 21.00
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
a. Holding a degree in juridical sciences granted by a Chilean or foreign university.
b. Having an outstanding record of achievement throughout their law studies.
c. A good command of both English and Spanish.
Formalities
Admission
Applications should be directed to the Heidelberg Center for Latin America
• Application Forms
For further information please contact the Heidelberg Center for Latin America.
Examination Regulations / Study Regulations
Examination Regulations/ Study Regulations: International Law (from 22.07.2010)
Fees
Application fee: €100 (one hundred euros)
Registration fee: € 245 (two hundred forty-five euros)
Tuition fee: € 3750,- per semester
Contact
Andrea Lucas Garín, LL.M.
Academic Coordinator
Master of Laws in International Law (LL.M.int.)
Heidelberg Center para América Latina
Las Hortensias 2340
Providencia – Santiago
Chile
andrealucas@heidelberg-center.uni-heidelberg.de
Phone: + 56 (0) 2 - 234 96 31
Phone: + 56 (0) 2 - 234 34 66
Fax: + 56 (0) 2 - 234 37 81
E-Mail: heidelberg-center@heidelbergcenter.cl
Internet: www.heidelberg-center.uni-hd.de
http://www.ieiuchile.cl
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