Events
Conferences Summer & Winter Schools
Location (s):
- Turkey
Istanbul University Faculty of Law
Overview
Turkey as a country hosting more than 4 million refugees amid the biggest refugee crisis of the history is a laboratory for Refugee Law. In this respect, Istanbul Center of International Law (ICIL) is organizing its annual Winter Academy of International Law (WAIL) dedicated to Refugee Law in cooperation with Istanbul Law School.
Details
Objective of WAIL is to promote the capacity building among Turkish law students in terms of specialization in Refugee Law to properly tackle with social and economic challenges of the reality of refugees.
At the same time, we would like to enable foreign law students to analyze, learn and observe on-site Turkish experience on Refugee Law in Istanbul.
Academic organization of the WAIL is two-folded;
WHO WE ARE
Taking into consideration Turkey’s active role in international politics and the crucial importance of International Law, the founders of ICIL pay attention to the need for long term projects that arises clearly. As a volunteer organization all activities within ICIL is continuing with this voluntarism which forms our corporate identity. We as a few students, academicians and lawyers work to contribute Turkey’s key role in international politics.
There are limited academicians working on International Law in Turkey. In the light of the crucial importance of International Law, it’s clear that a country which is very close to the areas that are involving with the serious international law problems needs qualified people. Being founded on that necessity ICIL is dedicated to provide a productive environment for them.
SHORT HISTORY
Istanbul Center of International Law (ICIL) was found in 2012, its formation programs have started in 2015. Until 2015, ICIL focused on having human resources that will be essential for its long-term goal which is to be one of the most prestigious institution on International Law not just in Turkey but also all over the world. Besides actively participating lots of important organization, ICIL’s most important work is International Law Formation program because of its sustainability and future perspective
At the same time, we would like to enable foreign law students to analyze, learn and observe on-site Turkish experience on Refugee Law in Istanbul.
Academic organization of the WAIL is two-folded;
- The first part of the winter school is dedicated to the current legal challenges posed by Syrian refugees and their current situation in Turkey.
- The second part is dedicated to the international challenges against Refugee Law. The lecturers were carefully selected from Turkish and foreign experts who have valuable insight and significant expertize on their respective topics.
WHO WE ARE
Taking into consideration Turkey’s active role in international politics and the crucial importance of International Law, the founders of ICIL pay attention to the need for long term projects that arises clearly. As a volunteer organization all activities within ICIL is continuing with this voluntarism which forms our corporate identity. We as a few students, academicians and lawyers work to contribute Turkey’s key role in international politics.
There are limited academicians working on International Law in Turkey. In the light of the crucial importance of International Law, it’s clear that a country which is very close to the areas that are involving with the serious international law problems needs qualified people. Being founded on that necessity ICIL is dedicated to provide a productive environment for them.
SHORT HISTORY
Istanbul Center of International Law (ICIL) was found in 2012, its formation programs have started in 2015. Until 2015, ICIL focused on having human resources that will be essential for its long-term goal which is to be one of the most prestigious institution on International Law not just in Turkey but also all over the world. Besides actively participating lots of important organization, ICIL’s most important work is International Law Formation program because of its sustainability and future perspective
Opportunity is About:
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate:
Application Process
admission@icil.org.tr
- All applicants should fill the online application form. In addition, they should submit 1 page long (450 words max.) motivation letter and updated CV as application package.
- Applications will be evaluated on rolling-basis therefore; early application is highly advised to the candidates. All the applicants should furnish a proof of their level of English which allow them to follow the lectures.
- Places are limited to 45 participant including ICIL Formation Program students.
- Deadline is set for 12 January 2018, Friday 24:00 UTC. Late applications won’t be taking into consideration.
- Once a candidate receives the letter of acceptation, he or she should make the payment of tuition fee in 10 days. Otherwise, the candidate’s participation will not be finalized.
admission@icil.org.tr
Dates:
Deadline: January 12, 2018
Program Starts: January 29, 2018
Program Ends: February 03, 2018
Program Ends: February 03, 2018
Cost/funding for participants:
- Tuition fee is 175 Euros which doesn’t cover accommodation and meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own arrangement of accommodation and meals.
- Partial scholarship is available for Turkish participants. However, due to reserved places for ICIL Formation Program students, it is fairly limited.
- ICIL Formation Program students benefit special fee designated for them.
link:http://icil.org.tr/winter-academy-of-international-law-wail-2018/#1510563072296-0b0bde0b-89a4
