International law influences society in ways that few people even imagine. Whether it be human rights, artificial intelligence, privacy, big tech, free movement of people, single currencies: international law and EU law is everywhere to be found. Big challenges require a collective approach and international cooperation. Do you want to immerse yourself in this world? Do you want to explore international an EU law? Do you want to hone your presentation skills and learn about intercultural skills? Sign up for this brand new minor!

Minor content

Intercultural skills, Moot Court, Public International Law

Structure of the minor

Prior legal knowledge is useful, but not required. One of the assignments is a moot court session in which students are expected to present a legal argumentation in an international legal case in front of a real judge.
You will also work on a research report regarding a practical legal issue in an international context, on which you and your group are expected to advise.
The assigments are supported by various modules an training, such as a module international public law, mediation, intercultural skills and legal English.

Recommended knowledge

This minor is a graduation component of the Law degree program. The students of the Law degree therefore have priority over students from other courses. For these students, the legal competencies at level 2 must be obtained before admission to the minor.
This minor is especially suitable for students of one of the following programs: 
HBO Rechten/Law, European Studies, Integrale Veiligheidskunde, Bestuurskunde, Bedrijfskunde and Human Resource Management. 
Students with an economic background have also successfully finalised this minor.

varies per year, dependent on the subject of the case/research
An excursion and guest lectures may form part of the programaries per year, dependent on the subject of the case/research

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Examination

After P1/P3

Research report – 10 ec’s
Final assessment – 5 Ec’s


After P2/P4
Research report – 10 ec’s
Final assessment – 5 Ec’s

An excursion and guest lectures may form part of the program