GUESTS’ BOOKLET Employment Network Event 2016 - 5th edition International & EU law Programme
22 April 2016 - 16.00 Venue: The Hague University International & EU law programme
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Guests’ booklet ENE 2016 Designed by Aurélien Lorange
Content Introduction Content - Introduction Page 4 Preface of the Director of the Faculty Public Management, Safety and Law Page 5 Master of Ceremony Employment Network Event 2016 Page 6 Agenda Employment Network Event 2016 Page 7 International Law & EU law Program - LAW Curriculum Page 8 Research - Thesis Topics Page 10 Internships Page 12 Partnerships - Collaborations (in 2016) Page 14 Employment Network Event Guest Speakers Page 16 Employers, Universities & other guests Page 18 Student ambassadors & student activities Page 32 Some more things... on the International & EU law Programme Page 34
About the Guest booklet This booklet contains an overview of the International Bachelor of Law Programme of The Hague University of Applied Sciences and its Employment Network Event. We intend to highlight several aspects of the programme and the students of particular relevance and interest to prospective employers. It is a source of great pride for the students, faculty members and administrative staff alike that, just four years after its inception, our Law Programme was recognized in 2014 and 2015 as the best Bachelor of Law Programme in the Netherlands. We, the organisers of the Employment Network Event, (the sole job fair organised by a Dutch University focusing on International and EU law employment), are delighted to give the floor to the representatives of that professional and international programme of Law studies; the students. When the Employment Network Event was created in 2010, it was impossible to envision that it would not only generate enthusiasm and interest on the part of employers and potential employees, but also result in so many connections between the two, including more than 220 internship offers to our students both within and outside the Netherlands. This year, 2016, we welcome all of you reading this booklet to the fifth annual Employment Network Event, organized with the ambition of facilitating contact between an even greater numbers of students, universities, employers, as well as providing employers with a platform from which to raise awareness of their organizations and stimulate interest in their activities. It is also an important opportunity for alumni to support the university from which they obtained their first law degree and to forge an even stronger attachment between the students and potential partners of development of the International Bachelor of Law Programme to the city of The Hague, all the international organisations and the University of Applied Sciences. We all wish you a pleasant and fruitful Employment Network Event 2016.
Hyun-Ju Park - Coordinator of Internationalisation
AurĂŠlien Lorange - Co-founder of the Employment Network Events
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Miera Sibug Montero - Co-organiser of the Employment Network Events
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Preface of the Director of the Faculty Public Management, Safety and Law Esteemed guests, dear students, On behalf of the Academy Public Management, Safety and Law, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our guests here at the Employment Network Event 2016, organized by the International and European Law Bachelor Programme. Based in the city of Peace and Justice The Hague, this programme is an ambitious Law Programme within the Academy that strives to develop students into high quality professionals who can operate in an international market. The Employment Network Event serves as a means to acquaint the students with potential employers for their internship and further career opportunities. Moreover, it aims to acquaint employers to the International Bachelor of Law Programme and its skilled and motivated students, as well as cementing relationships between the Programme and the work field. Both the Programme and I are very pleased to see that the Employment Network Event has grown into an event that is beneficial to both students, employers and the program as a whole. I would especially like to express our appreciation for the key note speakers who have volunteered to share their knowledge and experience with our students, as well as the many esteemed employers and universities which are represented here today. Your valued presence forms the crucial link between the programme, the employer market and other education organisations. As an Academy and a Programme, we are dedicated to educate the students in such a way that they can enter into your organisation with the competences and skills that your require and expect.
Mrs. Liduine Bremer Director of Faculty Public Management, Safety and Law The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Faculty mission is to deliver globally competent graduates in the International City of Peace and Justice. The programme for today includes an introduction to The Hague University and the International and European Law Bachelor Programme, key note speeches and contributions from alumni. Last but not least, we invite you to participate in a meet and greet between employers, guest universities and students on an individual basis. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Aurelien Lorange, Mrs. Hyun Ju Park and Ms. Sibug Montero of the External Relations Team as well as the Student Ambassadors for their enormous efforts in making this event a success. Also on behalf of the Programme Director of the International Bachelor of Law programme Ms. Hilde Cadenau, I wish all of our guests a successful and enjoyable day.
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Master of Ceremony Employment Network Event 2016 Welcome / Bienvenue / Welkom / Willkommen / الها/ 欢迎你来 / добре дошъл / Witaj / Bine ai venit Dear guests and colleagues,
Mr. Paul Garlick Visiting Lecturer - International & EU Law Programme Queen’s Counsel (Senior Counsel) The Hague University of Applied Sciences
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all of you. Like many of you, I am a relative newcomer to The Hague University of Applied Sciences, as I was asked to join the teaching staff as a visiting lecturer just last year. When I first visited the university, I had no idea of how it would affect my view of how law should best be taught to students. My previous participation in the teaching of law had focused on the professional development of young practitioners at the Bar in England and Wales and the training of judges, prosecutors and advocates in overseas jurisdictions in Europe, the Caribbean and South East Asia. When I arrived at The Hague University, I quickly realised that this is a very special institution indeed. Not only were my colleagues as welcoming and friendly as I could ever have imagined was possible, but also the students received me as one of their lecturers with enormous enthusiasm. The diversity of the student body and the eagerness of the students to learn and to practice the skills necessary to be a successful lawyer made a huge impression upon me. Now that I have been teaching here for the last two quarters, I understand what has drawn me to this university and what has made teaching here such a rich experience for me. Unlike most academic institutions that teach law, this university has, at its very core, the ambition to give its students a thorough understanding of the law, set in the context of both its importance to the rule of law in society and the contribution that a good lawyer can make to that society by the practical application of the law. I would commend this university to any student who has the aspiration to become a lawyer who will make a real contribution to the society in which he or she will practice. This university will give them the professional tools that will enable them to achieve their ambitions as a lawyer, wherever in the world they will eventually practice. Thank you for the interest that you have shown in this event and the contribution that you have made to its success by your participation today. I am confident that this will be a hugely beneficial employment networking experience for both you and the students. We should always remember that the students of today will be the leaders of our professions in the future. Your participation in this event will provide an opportunity to all our students to take those first steps in that journey.
Paul Garlick QC is a practising barrister and mediator in the UK and specialises in the areas of extradition, anti-money laundering and corruption compliance and corporate responsibility for the prevention of violation of human rights.
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Agenda Employment Network Event 2016 13.00 - 15.00
22 April
Nos invités(Auditorium)
14.20
14.00
13.40
13.20
13.00
Presentations of Master Programmes by Some of our Guests
15.00-15.40 Speakers’ Corner
Final of The Hague Debate Tournament (1st edition) Organised by the Corax Debate Society
Cérémonie - Rendez-vous (Auditorium - Atrium) 16.00-16.05 Official Opening of the Employment Network Event 2016 Mr. Paul Garlick QC, Visting Lecturer International & EU Law Programme
16.05-16.10 Welcome to The Hague University of Applied Sciences Mrs. Hilde Cadenau, Programme Director of the International & EU Law Programme
16.10-16.25 Inspirational speech by our 1st Key-note speaker Mr. Karl Cox, Vice-President for Global Public Affairs of Oracle
16.25-16.40 Speech by our 2nd Key-note speaker Mrs. Cornelia Kutterer, Director Digital Policy EMEA & EU Affairs of Microsoft
16.40-17.00 Speech by Alumni of the International & EU Law Programme Mrs. Nane Engelhart and Mr. Han van Gellecum - Words by alumni around the world
Reception et Salon International(Atrium) 17.00-19.30 Meet your future intern / employer /Master Programme Student - Employers - Universities interviews
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International and EU law programme - LAW Curriculum Year 1 & Year 2 (Mandatory Introductory Courses - 3 ECTS)
Year 1 + Public International Law + Constitutional Law + Introduction to Law + Skills 1 “Legal Analysis”
+ Criminal Law + Administrative Law + Contract Law + Skills 2 “Legal Advising”
+ Corporate Law + Tort Law + Introduction to EU Law + Skills 3 “Representing”
Project 1 - “Model United Nations”
+ Human Rights Law + EU Decision Making + Property Law + Skills 4 “Decision Making”
Project 2 - “EU Crisis” Year 2
+ Family Law + EU Public Law + European Criminal Law + Skills 5 “Legal Analysis 2”
+ International Labour Law + Internal Market Law + Advanced Corporate Law + Skills 6 “Legal Advising 2”
+ International Trade Law + Human Rights Enforcement + International Criminal Law + Skills 7 “Representing 2”
Project 3 - “Due Diligence”
+ International Organisations Law + Competition Law + Courts & Litigation + Skills 8 “Decision Making 2”
Project 4 - “ICC Moot Court” Year 3 (Advanced Courses - “Minor/Elective Courses” - 5 ECTS)
Year 3 Specialisation Public International Law & Human Rights + Theory & Sources of Int. Law + Law of Int. Organisations 2 + NATO & International Security + Civil & Political Rights + Gender & Law + Terrorism + Social & Economic Rights + Use of Force + Refugee Law Specialisation International Humanitarian Law & International Criminal Law + International Humanitarian Law + ICC & Other Tribunals + Evidence + Individual Criminal Responsibility + Core Crimes (Genocide & CAH.) + Rights of the Accused Specialisation European Law + EU Employment Law + Internal Market Law 2
+ Competition Law 2 + EU Sports Law
+ EU Company Law + EU Consumer Protection Specialisation Commercial Law + Princip. & Rules of Investment Law + Arbitration + International Taxation + Contract Drafting + Principles & Rules of Tax Law + Intellectual Property Law 2 + Internet Law + Private International Law 2 + Tort & Business + Corporate Social Responsibility + Maritime & Transport Law Mandatory & Elective Courses
Year 3 Paper Project EU Law Moot Court Minors
+ Enforcement of Int. Law + Family Law 2 + Environmental Law + Core Crimes (Agression & War Cr.) + ICL Procedures + EU Foreign Relations Law 2 + EU Energy Law + Investment Dispute Settlement + Insurance Law + Multinational & Corruption
Project 10 (Arbitration) Project Telders Moot Court Minors
Project New York MUN Minors
Project ICC Moot Court Minors
Year 4 (Internship + Advanced Courses + LLB Thesis)
Year 4
Internship (30 ECTS)
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+ Law & Economics + Law & Practice
+ Law & Ethics
+ Law & Economics + Law & Practice OR ALTERNATIVELY
+ Law & Ethics + LLB Thesis (15 ECTS)
Internship (30 ECTS)
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Programme based on 8 legal competences INTERNATIONALISATION & PROFESSIONALISATION
“Since 2007 the International & EU Law programme has provided a four
Legal Analysis Advice Representation Decision-Making Regulation File Management Organisation Legal Communication
Partner Universities Victoria University (Australia) Beijing Normal University (China) Beijing Foreign Studies University (China) Sun Yat Sen University (China) Birmingham Law School (United Kingdom) Northumbria University (United Kingdom) Catholic University of Lille (France) Southwestern University (USA) LUISS Guido Carli University (Italy) University Autonoma of Barcelona (Spain)
year course of legal study to an exceptionally international and multicultural student population. The setting for the LAW programme is a city, renowned for its international law heritage, as evidenced by the continuing presence of a myriad of international organisations with their headquarters or branch offices located here. In early 2000, the possibility of studying in International & EU law in English in the “legal capital of the world” was a distant dream, but through the efforts of a committed and productive faculty and staff, the LAW programme has set high and competitive standards of professionalism in the delivery of legal education. The practical focus of the Programme is to prepare students for the realities of the workplace and to be to be operational and competent after graduation at their working place. The Curriculum provides the opportunity to realize those practical goals by commencing with a strong, comprehensive foundation from which to understand and apply international and EU law in various areas. In successive years, the Programme follows a progression from simple mastery of legal concepts to their more detailed analysis and then finally implementation in a legal setting, be it office, court room, arbitration table and boardroom. The students obtain greater and greater independence in their studies, contemplating that they will enter their career with the ability to perform with a high level of professionalism and solid legal foundation. Learning by doing is the tradition of the LAW programme and therefore internship and work placements are essential for the accomplishment of our goal to advance knowledgeable legal professionals. That is one of the reasons why we are keen to ensure employers and students are both satisfied, so we can consistently build on the internationalisation and professional-
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ism, celebrated during the annual Employment Network Event.
Hilde Cadenau Programme Manager of the International & EU law Programme
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International and EU law programme - LAW Research - Thesis Topics
Judicial review of national security clauses in BITs by international courts and The right to self-determination and the emergence of new States: how to avoi Konovov v. Latvia, war crimes and the principle of legality- J. Biskina The creation of an International Environmental Law Clinic - K. Kubovicova Bilateral non-surrender agreements and conflicting international obligations f foreign nationals to the ICC? - M. Boxberg The European Union at the United Nations: a more supranational EU External Ac Revisiting the Right to Self-Determination in International Law in light of rece Holding corporations liable for human rights violations committed in conflict z
The evolution of the concept of military necessity in international humanitaria Systematic Limitations to the Presumption of Innocence at the ICC: a threat to Can Grand Corruption be Considered as an “Other Inhumane Act” for the Purpo The progressive decline of trust and confidence in the United States Criminal J Judicial notice of adjudicated facts and its effect on the right to a fair trial in Understanding the Position of Sexual Violence against Men during Armed Confl What needs to be changed? - I. Moraru...
Are same-sex married couples considered as ‘family’ under the Free Movement The ECtHR superior to the ECJ in the context of the future EU accession to the The extraordinary case of Security Council Resolutions in the EU: Which way fo As assessment of the proposed Ecocide Directive for its appropriateness to bec Comparative Advertising in Europe - K. Javorska The Jurisprudence of the ECJ and its contribution to the free movement of goo EU Military Crisis Management - an effective policy or mere wishful thinking?
The Over-the-Counter Derivative Market in the EU, US and China: lessons for C Online Dispute Resolution: an International Business Perspective - V. Yordanova Fighting Corruption in Pakistan: Empowerment of Private Actors - N. Amin Future of Patent Law in the EU: the Unitary Patent System: Road to Failure or t The future of US trade agreements after the Trade Promotion Authority Act - N Lobbying: a Legal Form of Corruption?- L. Schäfer Copyright law infringements in Russia - K. Nuzhdova The notion of Corporate Social Responsibility under Islamic Law - L. Hamraz Towards an effective unitary patent system: Do Dreams Come True?- D. Velikov Analysis of the new double taxation treaty between China and The Netherlands
TRAINING & EVALUATING THE RESEARCH SKILLS OF THE STUDENTS On their final year at THUAS, the students are required to write the LL.B. Thesis under the supervision of lecturers who are the experts of the relevant academic fields in which the student chooses to submit the thesis. The LL.B. Thesis enables students to conduct independent and original academic legal research while utilizing the feedback from their supervisors. The process of writing the thesis and performing the Thesis Defense not only in presence of the supervisor but also of the external grader, armor THUAS students with the necessary experience to follow a high-achieving academic career. This valuable experience also prepares the students for professional careers as they acquire the tools to work independently on a six month long project where they are not dictated their responsibilities but instead are responsible for benefiting from the guidance and feedback provided by supervisors. Dr. Elif Erdemoglu - Thesis Coordinator
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“Research at the University of Applied Sciences is rooted in ques-
Research within The Hague University
arbitral tribunals - A. Baciu id the democratic bias - M. Della Porta Rodiani
for the United States: To surrender or not to surrender
ction after Lisbon? - A. Hagenauer ent developments - M.C.. Oliobi Omali zones - D. Tsaneva...
an law - N. Banas o ICJ? - G. Schöpf oses of Article 7(1)(k) of the Rome Statue? - S. Chin Justice System - K. Bilarev case of Prosecutor v. Radova Karadzic - L. Luca lict within International Criminal Law and UN Resolutions:
t Directive? - G. Antonov ECHR - V. Grozdeva orward? -M. Vatsov come an EU legislative act - K. Donald
ods - D. Stivas - K. Stoyanov...
China - R. Brust a
tions that are generated from professional practice. Law students develop the ability to provide legal solutions to societal problems. In their course work and academic research training they learn to adopt a methodological approach to applying their knowledge of the law to carry out research into the operation of new and existing laws and regulations for clients or groups of clients. Student research is stimulated by lecturers who are also engaged in various research activities. Lecturers are encouraged to take part in the multi-disciplinary research groups around which research at The Hague University is organized. Each research group consists of a Lector and lecturer members. Of particular relevance to the Law programme are the research groups on European Integration led by Professor Jaap de Zwaan, the Lectorate of International Peace Justice and Security led by Prof Joris Voorhoeve and the Lectorate of International Cooperation led by Professor Jos Walenkamp. Research carried out by law lecturers acts a bridge between the educational objectives of the university and the needs of the market. This is in keeping with the ambition of the university to profile itself as a knowledge center that is of relevance to private and public sector institutions. A recent example of such practice oriented research is the High Level Seminar at the Hague University (sponsored by OLAF - The European Anti-fraud office) on how to more effectively sanction corruption offences by multinational corporations. Lecturers of the law programme have published numerous books as well as articles in international journals. They present papers and seminars across the globe and have conducted workshops and training programs for Judges and other government officials. Some lecturers also maintain blogs about their research to reach a broader audience. Lecturers are often invited speakers at professional conferences and are themselves members of professional associations as well as national and international bodies. The cycle of research completed to the benefit of all stakeholders in the Law program. As lectures engage in research, they train students to engage in future research. Law lecturers teach what they research and through their research engage in the broader issues that are of concern to professional practice and ultimately to society in general.
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Dr. Abiola Makinwa - Lecturer & Researcher
to Success?- D. Dinut N. Engelhart
va s (2013) in the context of BEPS - Y. Luo...
Quality of theses written by advanced students “Students of the LAW Programme are required to write a paper in year 3, progressing to a thesis and its defence before graduation. These two elements of the Programme are compulsory and are designed to sharpen the students’ research and legal analysis skills. During their studies, the students explore a wide range of topics and areas with diverse legal issues. As mentors, we try to foster our students’ ability to develop logical and articulate arguments and sound legal analysis. This process is geared towards preparing them for the type of writing required in their future careers.” Dr. Eva Kassoti - Lecturer & Researcher
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International and EU law programme - LAW Internships Representatives of the following organisations are members of the Professional Advisory Committee Netherlands Helsinki Committee Institute for Environmental Security The Hague Security Delta The Hague Conference on Private International Law C & M Advocaten, Collet International Lawyers & Associates Shell Trade and Investment Commissioner ProMexico The Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (Hiil) Coalition for the International Criminal Court The Danish Institute for Human Rights International Justice Program-RNW WaterLex Peace and Justice Initiative NGO/International Tribunal of Libanon Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europol Eurojust Dutch Data Protection Authority WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE “The LAW Programme’s Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) was created in May 2014 in order to establish links with current developments in the professional field and the discipline and to engage professionals from the field of law in the programme’s quality assurance. Therefore, the main objectives are to systematically maintain the professional network and to provide useful information to the LAW Programme on the content and nature of the curriculum, in order to meet the professional profile of the industry by incorporating experiences, knowledge, views and needs as expressed by international legal professional industry. As for the composition, the PAC consists of: members from the professional industry with specific areas within the legal professional field which are represented are reflected in the LAW Programme; the PAC Coordinator; the Management Team and the External Relations Coordinator and faculty members/lecturers.”
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Catherine G. van Hoogstraten - Coordinator of the Professional Advisory Committee
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Publication of Internship offers on the Blackboard for recruitment of students
Training offered to students with Workshops on CV, Cover Letter, Job Interview, Career after specialisation and online professional networks
Mandatory internship period of 100 working days before graduation
“Employers have often expressed to those of us mentoring students in internship positions that they are very satisfied with the work of the students of the LAW Programme. We are extremely appreciative of such feedback on the performance of the students. We constantly review our projects and the learning objectives in the courses to ensure the students are well-equipped for the demands of the workplace. It is gratifying for us is that employers make frequent requests for more students of the LAW programme for internship positions in their offices. Law firms, companies, NGOs communicate with lecturers regularly to post internship offers on our “Blackboard” which is our intranet. Students often have the ability and motivation to send their applications to the employer on short notice to help initiate the interview process in an expeditious manner. This cooperation is useful for us because we know better what the needs on the workfield are” William T. Worster - Lecturer “The goal of employment workshops held for students every year is to prepare them to face an internship or an employment interview during or immediately following graduation. It is important that students familiarize themselves with the usual steps and documents required to concisely and accurately convey their capabilities, strengths and interests. They are taught the mechanics of preparing a professional resume, a well-structured cover letter, how to manage questions during Job interviews, to respect the dress-code and to create an online professional profile. Students display an ardent desire to impress the employers and the Employment Network Event provides that moment opportunity, with the chance to apply the skills acquired during the previous months. We try encourage students to maintain a focus on the job market while they are studying. They are made aware that styles of communication, formats and approaches differ depending on the country, the sector of activity and the degree of experience expected. Above all, students of the LAW Programme realize the necessity of an active role in securing an internship or employment of interest to them, and that complacency is not recommended if they hope to realize their career goals” Aurelien Lorange - Co-founder & organiser of the Employment Network Events “The Internship course consists of 100 consecutive or non-consecutive working days completed on the site of the employer in relation to the legal knowledge acquired during the 4 years of studies in the LAW Programme. Students are expected to follow the instructions of the employer, while using and applying the competences acquired in the programme. During the internship, a member of the Faculty mentors the students and meets the employer to discuss the performance of the student. We invite and welcome employers to visit the university and to the Professional Advisory Committee meetings and/or the Employment Network Event. In this way, we maintain a continuous dialogue and exchange of ideas in order to improve the curriculum, the internship course, and the overall preparation of students for entry into the workforce and the attainment of a successful career.” David den Dunnen - Internship coordinator & Co-founder of Employment Network Events
Study & Career coaching Group work in Tutorials & Projects
“In Year 1 and in Year 2, students are divided into tutor groups of approximately 15 students and meet their tutor each week; over 32 times during the academic year, to discuss assignments, project tasks, study techniques and to receive career coaching. These tutorials sessions are essential, not only as an effective method to provide support to the students in regard to their studies, but also to create a similar atmosphere to what they may encounter in the daily life of a legal officer in a company, a law firm, a public authority or an association. The conscientious performance of Individual tasks and team work are both emphasized. Students are taught the skills required to draft contracts, demand letters, speeches, memorandum, and to engage in the various steps of negotiation, arbitration and the conduct of a case in a courtroom, with a view to exposing them to the obligations they may have to undertake during a legal career. Tutors, at the LAW Programme, have diverse professional backgrounds, including, private practice, prosecutors, lobbyists, researchers, academics, with many having worked or still working in a variety of organisations and institutions. They all regard students as potential employees of these places.”
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Guido Wilbers - Lecturer & Coordination of Tutoring
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International and EU law programme - LAW Partnerships - Collaborations (in 2016)
Legend Partner University Other ENE 2016 Exhibitors In discussions Americas South Western University (USA) Universite Laval (Canada)
International School of Protocol & Diplomacy (Belgium) University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) SciencesPo Paris (France)
Western Continental Europe Universite Catholique de Lille (France) Webster University Geneva (Switzerland) Hautes Etudes Appliquees du Droit Paris (HEAD) (France) University St Gallen (Switzerland) University of Poitiers (France) Real Universitario Madrid (Spain) University of Nantes (France)
Nordic & Baltic region Stockholm University
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Mediterranean Region LUISS Guido Carli University (Italy) University Autonoma Barcelona (Spain) University of Malta (Malta) University of Ljublijana (Slovenia)
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EXTERNAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION AND STAFF ACTION The Bachelor of Law Program is committed to both professional and academic achievement. As regards the latter, a special characteristic of the program relates to Faculty Activity in the field of research. Many Faculty members are promising young researchers in search of exciting new research partnerships. Accordingly, the Bachelor of Law Program is open to partnerships on topical research questions in a variety of fields. Particularly in the light of Internationalization as an overarching HHS objective, the Program is interested in acquiring new and engaging research perspectives through collaboration and partnerships with other academic institutions within and without the European Union. It is hoped that such partnerships will make a dual contribution. On the one hand, they will expand and inform the Body of Knowledge of the courses offered to the students, with a view to making their education as updated, relevant and useful as possible. On the other, such research endeavours are expected to yield concrete research results that will contribute to international legal discourse in their own right. Dr. Michael Vagias - Lecturer & Researcher
LEARNING BY DOING The practical focus of the Programme is to prepare students for working in high demanding, international legal settings. Professionalism and Internationalisation aspects are therefore developed as part of the Curriculum. The Curriculum firstly lets students apply international and European law in various areas. Subsequently, students are trained to progress from simple mastery of legal concepts to their more detailed analysis, and ultimately to their final implementation in concrete cases with a cross-border, legal setting. ‘Learning by doing’ is the tradition of the Programme; internships and work placements are therefore essential for the accomplishment of our goal to advance knowledgeable legal professionals. That is why we are keen to ensure employers and students are both satisfied, so we can consistently build on the internationalisation and professionalism aspects, celebrated during the annual Employment Network Event. Hyun-Ju Park - Coordinator Internationalisation
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British Islands Birmingham Law School (United Kingdom) Northumbria University (United Kingdom) BPP University & BPP Learning Media (United Kingdom) Eastern & Central Europe Central European University (Hungary) Moscow State University (Russia) Africa University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Middle East Tel Aviv University (Israel) Asia Beijing Normal University (China) Beijing Foreign Studies University (China) Sun Yat Sen University (China) Hong Kong University (China) Oceania Victoria University (Australia) Melbourne Law School (Australia)
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Employment Network Event Guest speakers
Karl Cox
Cornelia Kutterer
Vice-President for Global Public Affairs Oracle
Director EMEA Digital Policy & EU Affairs Microsoft
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IEL Alumni speakers
Nane Engelhart
Han van Gellecum
Associate Legal IP Counsel TomTom - Amsterdam
EHS Regulatory Consultant Enhesa - Brussels
Guest speakers for the Employment Network Event 2016
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Member of the Parliament of the Netherlands
Olga Reynhout 2012
2012
Tanja Jadnanansing
Katarina Otcenášová
Maarje Schaake 2013
2013
Member of the European Parliament
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
Assistant Strategic Analyst at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
Trajce Georgiev
Vera Jourová European Union’s Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality
Legal Assistant at Bentley Systems B.V. Graduated in 2013
Vessela Miladinova 2015
2015
Jyrki Katainen Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness Affairs
Lecturer in Academic Writing & Legal English at Maastricht University Graduated in 2013
Bobi Smilev
Thomas Spiller Vice-President of the Walt Disney Company for Global Public Affairs
Foreign Associate at King & Wood Mallesons in Beijing Graduated in 2013
Kirsty Donald
Wouter Veening Director of the Institute for Environmental Security
Lawyer at Carnogursky ULC Law Firm in Bratislava Graduated in 2013
Rebecca Brust 2014
2013
Pieter Duisenberg Member of the Parliament of the Netherlands
Legal Account Manager at CIS Management B.V. Graduated in 2011
LLB International & EU law (summa cum laude) Scholarship for an LLM at Melbourne University in 2015
Previous speakers: leaders and Alumni
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Employers, Universities & other guests
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Employers International Organisations, Embassies, Public Organisations International Criminal Court Representative: Alex Paredes-Penandes - Defense Associate The International Criminal Court (ICC or ICCt)[2] is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague in the Netherlands. The ICC has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Website: www.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/icc/recruitment/Pages/recruitment.aspx
Special Tribunal for Lebanon Representatives: Siham Aboulmachail - Internship Coordinator Topistar Ong’ango-Schnabel - Human Resources Assistant The Tribunal officially opened on 1 March 2009[3] and has primacy over the national courts of Lebanon. The Tribunal has its seat in Leidschendam, on the outskirts of The Hague, Netherlands, and a field office in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Its official languages are Arabic, French and English. Website: www.stl-tsl.org/en/jobs/internships/internship-opportunities
Eurojust Representative: Jimenez-Villarejo - Vice-President and National Member for Spain Eurojust stimulates and improves the coordination of investigations and prosecutions between the competent authorities in the Member States and improves the cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States, in particular by facilitating the execution of international mutual legal assistance and the implementation of extradition requests. Website: www.eurojust.europa.eu/careers/Pages/recruitment-policy.aspx
Europol Representative: Stephane Duguin - Chief of Staff for the European Cybercrime Centre in Europol Eurojust stimulates and improves the coordination of investigations and prosecutions between the competent authorities in the Member States and improves the cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States, in particular by facilitating the execution of international mutual legal assistance and the implementation of extradition requests. Website: www.eurojust.europa.eu/careers/Pages/recruitment-policy.aspx
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International Court of Justice Representative: Alexia Solomou - Associate Legal Officer The International Court of Justice (French: Cour internationale de justice; commonly referred to as the World Court or ICJ) is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations (UN). Seated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, the court settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions submitted to it by duly authorized international branches, agencies, and the UN General Assembly. Website: www.icj-cij.org
Embassy of Israel to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Representative: Shahar Berger - Legal Assistant Designing, implementing and evaluating Israel’s international development assistance and humanitarian aid policy and programs. Building partnership and mobilizing Israel and global resources towards sustainable development in areas such as food security, education, gender equality and the empowerment of women, peace building as well as poverty reduction with a special emphasis on Africa. Website: embassies.gov.il/hague-en/Pages/default.aspx
Radio Netherlands Worldwide Media Representative: Janet Anderson - Relations Manager RNW Media: a media organisation for social change. In parts of the world where change is hard to achieve because freedom of speech is restricted, we use media to make lives better. We work with people aged 15 to 30. If you want to change society, young people are the ones who make a difference. But to shape a better future, they need information. So we help them get access to independent journalism and media.. Website: www.rnw.org
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Employers Companies Tesla Motors Representative: Patrick de Potter - EU Environmental/Health/Safety and Security Manager Tesla Motors, Inc. is an American automotive and energy storage company that designs, manufactures, and sells luxury electric cars, electric vehicle powertrain components, and battery products. Tesla Motors is a public company that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol TSLA. During the first quarter of 2013, Tesla posted profits for the first time in its history. Website: www.teslamotors.com
Bentley Systems Representatives: Cantya Siswanto - Intern Bentley Systems, Incorporated, is a software company that produces solutions for the design, construction and operation of infrastructure. The company’s software serves the building, plant, civil, and geospatial markets in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations. Website: www.bentley.com/nl-nl
ACN Europe Representative: Yana Yankova - Legal Counsel ACN is the largest direct selling telecommunications and essential services provider in the world. ACN Inc. was founded in 1993 by four entrepreneurs and is now operating in 24 countries. ACN offers essential products and services that people use every day, while also offering a powerful business ownership opportunity for entrepreneurs.. Website: www2.acneuro.com
BitPay Representative: Liya Belenska - AML Analyst EMEA With over four years of experience in handling bitcoin payments, BitPay is the first and most experienced bitcoin payment processor. BitPay allows merchants to accept bitcoin payments from customers while pricing their products and receiving bank deposit settlements in their local currency. Website: bitpay.com
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Tax Help for US Expats Representative: Christine Stebbins-Dahl - Lawyer Christine Dahl is an American lawyer living in The Hague who helps individuals and businesses understand and comply with U.S. income tax and other financial reporting obligations. Christine has 30 years of experience preparing complex U.S. tax returns for individuals, self-employed entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Website: www.taxhelpforusexpats.com
Unique Multilingual Representative: Chantal Vos - International Consultant We are Unique and have been since 1972. We know the market like no other because we have focused on providing services to companies from day one. Unique knows the forces in play, the challenges and the possibilities. We thrive on the dynamics. Unique has specialist experts in different branches who are completely in touch with what is going on in the workplace. Website: www.unique.nl/en
Enhesa Representative: Han van Gellecum - Regulatory specialist Enhesa is the market leader in global environmental, health and safety compliance assurance providing support to businesses worldwide. We leverage our comprehensive knowledgebase of regulatory expertise utilizing our in-house team of over 75 dedicated EHS regulatory analysts from more than 40 different countries to provide insights and analysis regarding EHS regulatory developments from around the world. Website: www.enhesa.com/careers
Randstad - MTC Representative: Anita Regout - Mediator We provide Mediation Services, Conflict Management Trainings and Executive Coaching. We put more than thirty years of experience into every day practice for our clients. Our dedicated team of certified mediators, trainers, and personal coaches are available for you form the start. Website: www.randstad-mtc.nl/english
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Employers Law Firms & Consultancy BG & Partners Representatives: Brindusa Gritu - Attorney-at-law & Consultant Armand Mihai Ionescu - Intern Alina Maria Pricopi - Intern BG & Partners is the first Dutch – Romanian law firm in The Netherlands that offers legal and consultancy services to investors worldwide. We offer customer-orientated assistance with a specific focus on emerging Eastern European markets. Our firm benefits from a unique strategic position on the European market. Website: www.bgandpartners.nl
BlauStein Lawyers Representative: Jessica Nicolas - Project Manager, Sarah Roberto & Kaloyan Nikolov BlauStein is a family of lawyers, handing down its exclusive world vision from generation to generation. There is a world without borders. A world that is not divided by continents, countries, jurisdictions, lands, cantons, provinces, regions or districts. Taking the best from all the places on the Earth, from every nation, every culture, every system, every law, every person and every idea. Being able to combine these advantages to profit the Client – this is the unique talent of BlauStein! Website: www.blaustein.nl
Advocatenkantoor Bezuidenhout Representative: Marc Westendorp - Project Manager, Sarah Roberto & Kaloyan Nikolov Advocatenkantoor Bezuidenhout specialises in criminal law and persons and family law. Although the office is based in The Hague, we represent clients throughout the whole country. Our law firm distinguishes itself by its thorough and efficient way of working. Our lawyers will always discuss the best way of handling your case with you. Website:akbzh.nl
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Employers Non-governmental Organisations & Institutes Hague Conference on Private International Law Representative: Thomas John - Attaché to the Secretary General The Hague Conference on Private International Law (or HCCH, for Hague Conference/ Conférence de La Haye) is the preeminent organisation in the area of private international law. The HCCH was formed in 1893 to “work for the progressive unification of the rules of private international law”. The Conference has developed thirty-eight international conventions since its Statute was completed in 1951. HCCH Conventions and instruments are open for adoption or ratification by non-members of HCCH. Website: www.hcch.net
HiiL Innovating Justice Representatives: Liubovi Bosenko - Human Resources Manager Maria Papaioanninou - People and Organisation Assistant HiiL is an advisory and research institute for the justice sector, based in The Hague, city of peace and justice. Our HiiL professionals are leading academics, from various cultural backgrounds, with many years of experience in places where justice is most needed. Website: www.hiil.org
Institute for Environmental Security Representatives: Wouter Veening - President Shirleen Chin - Legal Project Officer The Institute for Environmental Security (IES) is an international non-profit non-governmental organization established in 2002 in The Hague, with the aim to increase political attention to environmental security as a means to help safeguard essential conditions for peace and sustainable development. Website: www.envirosecurity.org
Netherlands Helsinki Committee Representatives: Harry Hummel - Associate Policy Director Dimitra Drakaki - Communications Assistant and Adri Kemp The Netherlands Helsinki Committee develops and implements project that assist both governmental and non-governmental partners in strengthening the rule of law and improving human rights. It stimulates the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe to fulfil its human rights and human security commitments. Website: www.nhc.nl
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Asser Institute Representatives: Onur G端ven - Researcher/Account Manager Research Office Wybe Douma - Senior Researcher The T.M.C. Asser instituut (established in 1965) is a professional inter-university centre of knowledge and research. The institute carries out research in private and public international law, European law, international commercial arbitration and all other related fields, such as international sports law and international humanitarian and criminal law. It is based in The Hague and it is affiliated to the University of Amsterdam. Website: www.asser.nl
Shahili Foundation Representatives: Michelle Oliel - Founder Gillian Kane - Legal Assistant We believe that every child has the right to fulfill his or her potential through education and healthy family and community relationships. Together, we can build a future for children in rural Kenya and end the cycle of poverty that fuels exploitation. Stahili supports vulnerable children in rural Kenya who have experienced forced labour, exploitation, abuse and neglect in orphanages. Website: www.stahili.org
Danish Institute for Human Rights Representatives: Ulrik Spliid - Programme Manager The Danish Institute for Human Rights works in partnership with state institutions, national human rights institutions, business and civil society organisations in two ways internationally. We spur change on the ground through local implementation of best human rights practices and we develop best practices and tools to be internationally agenda setting through our work within the international human rights systems. Website: www.humanrights.dk
Coalition for the International Criminal Court Representative: Alix Vuillemin Grendel - Legal Officer International non-governmental organisation (NGO) with a membership of over 2,500 organizations worldwide advocating for a fair, effective and independent International Criminal Court (ICC.Coalition NGO members work in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC; ensure that the court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal, and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Website: www.iccnow.org
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Universities Master Programmes/Exchange Partners University of Melbourne - Melbourne Law School Representatives: William Underwood - Second Secretary Australian Embassy (Alumnus) Melbourne Law School ranked 8th best law school in the world (2016 QS World Rankings) and best in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region. Melbourne Law School is a leader and innovator in legal education, and a vibrant place of learning that values ideas, excellence and intellectual exchange. Its rich history spans over 150 years. Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Webster University Geneva Representatives: Dr. Oreste Foppiani - Head of Department of International Relations Jessica Geer - Graduation Admissions Representative Webster University has been attracting students from around the world in search of a first-class higher education. Established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1978, Webster is an accredited American university that offers quality programs, in English, to students interested in a Bachelor, Master or Doctoral (DBA) degree. Website: www.webster.ch
BPP University (GDL) Representatives: Benji Avro - Multi region Performance Manager Europe & Central Asia The Graduate Diploma in Law is sometimes referred to as the conversion course for non-law graduates who want to qualify as either Solicitors or Barristers. The GDL satisfies the professional body requirements of the academic stage of training for Solicitors and Barristers. Website: www.bpp.com/bpp-university/home
Hautes Etudes Appliquees du Droit - Paris Law School Representatives: Anne Vandeville - Direction Relations Entreprises & Partenariats Our LLM programs are opened to students from all over the world who have successfully completed a graduate degree in law. Our LLMs can be followed either as an English track or as a bilingual track (50/50 English - French). Practical and interdisciplinary, our program open doors to the best law firms and international companies. Website: www.ecolehead.com
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University St Gallen - School of Law Representative: Dr. Sabine Greiser - Executive Director Our Master’s in Law equips students with the skills to systematically orient themselves in legal issues while providing them with the ability to quickly familiarise themselves with new fields of law. Website: www.unisg.ch/en
University of Poitiers - Faculte de Droit Representatives: Pr. Philippe Lagrange - Dean Chantal Jean - International Relations Officer The University of Poitiers (French: UniversitĂŠ de Poitiers) is a university in Poitiers, France. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, as one of the oldest universities of Europe. As of July 2015 it is a member of the regional university association Leonardo da Vinci consolidated University. Website: www.univ-poitiers.fr
University of Nantes - Faculte de Droit Representative: Hayat Stasaid - International Relations Officer The University of Nantes was ranked between 401-500th in the Times Higher Education of 2016.[3] On a national scale and regarding the professional insertion after graduation, the University of Nantes oscillates between the ranks 3rd and 40th out of 69 universities depending on the field of studies. Website: www.univ-nantes.fr
Tel Aviv University - Buchmaan Faculty of Law Representative: Shahar Berger - Legal Officer Israeli Embassy TAU Law, the oldest law school in Israel, tracing its roots to the Tel Aviv School of Law and Economics established in 1935. Our law school is home to more than 40 full-time faculty members and over 25 renowned visiting professors who are internationally recognized for their areas of expertise. Website: english.tau.ac.il
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International School of Protocol & Diplomacy Representatives: Sandra Reis - International Project Manager The International School of Protocol & Diplomacy is Europe’s leading academic institution solely dedicated to studies in these fields. We combine the fields of protocol, diplomacy and cross cultural relations. Website: ispdnetwork.org
University of Luxembourg - School of Law Representatives: Christine Klein - Study Programme Administrator Dr. Brend Justin Jutte - Postdoctoral researcher Diana Avram - Study Programme Administrator Over 80 researchers in Law are running comparative and interdisciplinary research covering the full spectrum of the legal field. The study programmes on offer are provided by an international academic team supported by external practitioners. Website: wwwen.uni.lu/fdef/droit
Central European University Department of Legal Studies Representatives: Pr. Mathias Moschel - Acting Chair of the Comparative Constitutional Law Program The Department of Legal Studies provides high quality advanced legal education and education in human rights, comparative constitutional law, and international business law. Its programs are among the finest in Europe, enabling students to obtain a solid grounding in fundamental legal concepts in civil law and common law systems and to develop unique skills in comparative analysis. Website: legal.ceu.edu
Sciences Po Paris Representatives: Brendan Tighe - International Relations Officer The Sciences Po Law School aims at educating high-caliber law professionals, capable of engaging in a constantly changing professional world, supported by the school’s vibrant academic community. Website: www.sciencespo.fr
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Campus France Representative: Jean-Marc Chourot - Attache for Scientific & Academic Cooperation Campus France maintains more than 80 local sites managed by its offices abroad. Those sites provide basic information in the 30 languages used by Campus France to help prospective students explore their interest in the possibility of studying in France. Website: www.campusfrance.org/en
Real Centro Universitario Escorial Maria Cristina - Madrid Representative: Dr. Alma Vazquez - Head of International Relations Department The Real Centro Universitario Escorial-María Cristina (RCUEMC) is a private university in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, founded in 1892 by the Regent Maria Christina of Austria. The governance of the institution was given to the Order of Saint Augustine. Website: www.rcumariacristina.com
Catholic University of Lille - Faculte Libre de Droit Representatives: Dr. Aurelien Raccah - Vice-Dean International Relations Souad Aitrbaa - International Relations Officer The Université Catholique de Lille has been founded in 1875, concerning the campus of Lille, and welcomes 25 500 students which makes it the first private university in France. Since September 2013, the Paris campus of the faculty of law is located at Issy-les-Moulineaux: 35 Gabriel Péri street. Website: www.faculte-libre-de-droit-lille.fr
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Support of Legal Studies/Research Scholarships/Student Association/Publishers Oxford University Press Representatives: Vera Piena - Higher Education Consultant - Benelux Annelis Dankbaar - Sales Manager Europe Joke Brasser - Higher Education Consultant Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. We have an incredibly diverse publishing programme, which often surprises people who are expecting a traditional university press offering. Website: global.oup.com
International Law Student Association The Hague Chapter Representatives: Lukas Vician - Member of the Board Lubomira Ballharova - Member of the Board Armand Ionescu - Chairperson of ILSA The Hague Chapter The Hague Law Student Association has approved a Chapter in The Hague since 2013. The ILSA Chapter is the main student association of the LAW Programme of The Hague University. Many events, guest speakers are provided to the students. Website: www.ilsa.org
Corax Law Debate Society & The Hague Debate Tournament Representatives: Board Members of the Corax Law Debate Society Corax Debate Society is an association created in 2015 in order to help and trigger interest of students in developing their oral and debate skills. The society is in charge of organising workshops and The Hague Debate Tournament in perspective to serve Skills course and raise interest in Moot court competition. The ambition is to meet other universities in a wider competition in The Hague University. Facebook Page: IEL Corax Law Debate Society
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Student ambassadors and student activities Prepared by the IEL Student Ambassadors
ILSA Chapter A student association (a sub-division of the main ILSA organisation) specifically for the Law programme, taking part in organising guest lectures, exam preparation sessions, panel discussions and law-related events.
Exchange programme An attractive combination of learning through experience about different legal traditions and cultures, and travelling outside of The Netherlands all over the world, including to countries such as Los Angeles, Melbourne, Barcelona, Rome, and Beijing.
Student Ambassador Team for the Law Programme Greatly assisted in helping to plan the Employment Network Event, as there is no better advertisement for a university than its own satisfied students!
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Projects Putting theory into practice, through projects such as: Model United Nations, European Parliament, Due Diligence, and an ICC Moot Court.
Moot Courts and Competitions The most ambitious and motivated students from the Law Programme representing the university in prestigious competitions, both in national and international contexts. Most recently, these include participating in the New York Model United Nations and the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition.
Trips Building on students’ ‘hopes for the future’ by travelling to important legal cities, including Brussels and Geneva, and visiting significant international institutions in The Hague itself, such as the ICJ and the ICTY.
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Global Internship Conference 2016 From June 15-17, 2015, Hyun-Ju Park and Aurélien Lorange will go presenting the Employment Network Event at the Global Internship Conference, on behalf of the LAW programme of The Hague University of Applied Sciences, in the category “Best Practices”.
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Some more things... on the International & EU law programme Participation to the VIS Moot Court in Vienna & EU Law Moot Court in Athens The IEL Students are competing with other universities at Telders Law Moot Court Competition (won in 2014) but also at the EU Law Moot Court Competition. For the first time this year, the IEL Programme competed at the VIS International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court competition in Vienna, coached by Mrs. Zahra Mousavi. The EU Law Moot Court reached the regional final, coached by Mrs. Svetla Yosifova-McCandless, Dr. Szilard Gaspar-Szilagyi and Mr. Philippe Reyniers.
1st place in the Elsevier ranking among the Bachelors of Law in the Netherlands 2015 In September 2015, for the third time in a row, the International & EU Law Program has been evaluated as the best bachelor of Law program out of 13 programs in the Netherlands with 66 points (grade significantly about the average grade of all the Bachelors of Law).
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April 2016 Mrs. Hilde Cadenau (H.M.Cadenau@hhs.nl) - Programme Director External Relations Team of the LAW programme (ene-law@hhs.nl) Mrs. Hyun-Ju Park (H.Park@hhs.nl) – Coordinator of External Relations & Organiser Mr. Aurélien Lorange (A.Lorange@hhs.nl) – Founder & Organiser of the Employment Network Events Ms. Miera Montero (M.V.SibugMontero@hhs.nl) - Co-organiser of the Employment Network Events facebook.com/groups/employmentnetworkevent facebook.com/THU.IEL.ER www.EmploymentNetworkEvent.com