1. • Gain first-hand impres-
sions of international
tribunals through
meetings with judges
and advocates
• Understand how global
tensions shape the
goals and methods of
international law
• Explore the impact of
international justice
and human rights on
regional, national, and
local populations
• Engage with foreign
lawyers who bring to
The Hague a wide
range of concerns and
perspectives from their
home countries
• Participate in moot
court exercises relating
to the International
Criminal Court
• Take time to explore the
cultural riches found in
this area and elsewhere
in Europe
Students on the program can expect to:
“I learned so much while on this program,
and I also had the most amazing time. I had
very high expectations for the program overall,
and it exceeded those expectations!”
Julia Kuperminc, Brandeis University ‘13
Politics and International and Global Studies Major
2. Office of Study Abroad
Usdan 127, MS 073
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781–736–3483
abroad@brandeis.edu go.brandeis.edu/hague
About Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a community of scholars and
students united by their commitment to the pursuit
of knowledge and its transmission from generation
to generation. As a research university, Brandeis is
dedicated to the advancement of the humanities, arts
and social, natural and physical sciences. As a liberal
arts college, Brandeis affirms the importance of a broad
and critical education in enriching the lives of students
and preparing them for full participation in a changing
society, capable of promoting their own welfare, yet
remaining deeply concerned about the welfare of others.
Partnerships
The program is a collaboration between Brandeis
University and the Grotius Centre for International
Legal Studies and the Law Faculty at Leiden University.
Find Out More
For program fees, application procedures, a list of former
participants, housing, FAQs and more, please visit us
on the web. If you would like to speak with a program
representative, please call the Office of Study Abroad.
4. Program Overview
Students on this program study in the historic Dutch city
that has become the “world capital of peace and justice.”
While in the Netherlands they explore first-hand how inter-
national courts confront a range of global problems, meeting
with judges, advocates, and academic specialists for a broad
survey of the international legal process. Students live in the
adjacent university town of Leiden and have direct access to
major tribunals sitting in The Hague: the International Court of
Justice, the International Criminal Court and special war-crimes
tribunals. They also connect with research centers working on
a variety of global issues such as ethnic violence, national and
regional reconciliation, economic development, environmental
policy, social rights, and responsive governance.
The curriculum for the program combines coursework, field
visits to international courts, and interactive workshops with
court advocates and international lawyers at the Grotius
Centre. Seminars lay the foundation for understanding the
origins and purposes of the tribunals, while workshops provide
an intensive experience with international criminal law.
“Brandeis in the Hague
enables the students on
the program to transcend
learning “on paper”
through books and the
internet, and to step
together into the world of
international criminal law.
By meeting with judges,
watching trials at inter-
national courts including
the ICC, and presenting
a mock oral argument on
indictment to genocide
we immersed ourselves
in learning. The program
completely changed the
way I think about and
analyze international
criminal law. It’s a great
opportunity!”
Amy Ouellette, Tufts University
‘12, International Relations and
Political Science Major
Netherlands
5. Course Work
Students on the program take the following
two courses over the six-week session for a
total of eight credits:
• The Spirit of International Law
• Advocacy in the International
Criminal Court
Courses are taught in English and
supervised by a Brandeis faculty member,
who accompanies the group and shares
teaching responsibilities with guest faculty
from Leiden University. The two courses
are jointly developed by programs in
Legal Studies and International and Global
Studies at Brandeis University.
The Spirit of International Law
Taught in The Hague, this course provides
a broad survey of international law—how it
aspires to peace, justice, and human rights;
and how it meets the hard realities of a
complex world. Building on direct contact
with international tribunals, the course
considers social, cultural, political, and
economic factors shaping global justice,
along with the impact of legal values on
nations, regions, and communities.
Advocacy in the International
Criminal Court
After setting the historical and critical
framework for international criminal law,
this course features intensive workshops
with advocates and officials of the
International Criminal Court in The Hague,
in cooperation with Leiden University.
Sessions will include moot court exercises
and discussions with judges from the major
international tribunals.
Credit Transfer
Students will receive an official Brandeis
University transcript after the successful
completion of the program. Credits earned
are transferable only at the discretion of
your college or university. Please note that
many schools require prior approval in
order to transfer credits earned through
study abroad.
6. Faculty Leadership
Richard Gaskins holds the Proskauer
Chair in Law and Social Welfare at Brandeis
University, where he directs the Legal
Studies Program, and teaches in the
interdepartmental program in International
and Global Studies. An expert on compar-
ative law and social policy, he has won
multiple Fulbright awards for research in
New Zealand. In 2011 he received Brandeis
University’s Neubauer Award for excellence
in teaching and mentoring. As Academic
Program Director for Brandeis in The Hague,
Professor Gaskins coordinates the academic
partnership with Leiden University.
Eligibility
The admissions committee strives to accept
students who are the best possible match
for the program.
Eligible Students:
• Are in good academic standing at
an accredited college or university
• Have completed at least one year of
college-level coursework at the time of
the program start date
• Have a cumulative grade point average
of 3.0 or higher
Students are encouraged to meet with
their college or university’s study abroad
advisors, academic advisors, and faculty to
assist in program selection and preparation.
Application Deadline
March 15, 2013
Applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis until the closing deadline.
Students are encouraged to apply well before the admissions deadline.
Applications will be reviewed up until the deadline of March 15, 2013, provided
spaces are still available.
Visit go.brandeis.edu/hague for more information on the application process.
