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Master of International Criminal Law program will provide students with knowledge and skills to understand the fundamental principles of laws and its relationship with man and society.  Participating students will understand core topics of law such as principles of supremacy of law, equality before the law, accountability to the law, fairness in the application of the law, separation of powers, participation in decision-making, legal certainty, avoidance of arbitrariness and procedural and legal transparency. 

 

Learning about International Criminal Law makes possible to better understand the universal values that preside over the duty to protect human rights, and to better analyse the ins and outs of what constitutes the first crime against humanity, especially "war".  The program contains very interesting curriculum and training exercises, it will enable students to answer three simple but terribly difficult questions:

● Does International Criminal Law stand between Hope and Disillusion? 

● Does it constitute a fragile or strong foundation for sustaining Peace?

● Is it a tool for reflection on the future of the Mankind? 

 

RCST School of Law upholds the indivisible doctrine that law must be accessible, intelligible, clear, and predictable. Our students will learn these Value

We are committed to the dynamism of an ever-changing world to creating a formidable Law curriculum with studies that truly teach law to serves the people equitably without being manipulated for the benefits of the powerful.  Distinguished Professor Judge Dr. Navin-Chandra Naidu, Associate Professor Michele Bourgeois and other Learned Scholars will be teaching and mentoring students in achieving excellence in the fundamentals and practice of law with the How to Study Law system instead of the What to Study in Law

 

 

 

 

Learning OBJECTIVES FOR Master of INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL Law Program

 

Highly stimulating and intellectual environment for participants

 

Students will develop strong commitment to international criminal law

 

Students undertakes independent research in fields of public International Law

 

Eminent Law Practitioners at RCST will provide Research Supervision that covers wide range of topics.

 

 Students will access extensive intellectual support through classes, research, plenary discussion, supervision, specialised seminars and events.

 

CAREER PATHS for Graduates

Master of International Criminal Law degree will prepare participants for exciting international legal careers.  International relations are seriously being disturbed today by numerous conflicts within and outside the boundaries of nations, and aggression as becomes harbingers of international conflicts.

Graduates of International Criminal Law will offer specialist careers within the framework of investigations, prosecutions or trials which will be initiated before international courts (experts, prosecutors, counsels and also lawmakers and diplomats...) but also before national criminal courts, against those responsible for the major international crimes described in particular in the Treaty of Rome.

 

 Prosecutor and Trial Lawyers

 Head and Director of Legal Affairs

 Senior Defense Counsel

 Legal Drafting and Communication

 Civil and Criminal Law Research

 Criminal Law Advocates and Enforcement

 

PROGRAM Learning Structure

Eminent Professors and International Legal Practitioners at RCST School Law has carefully researched and developed the professional oriented topics of learning for Master of International Criminal Law program; studies consist of Taught Courses to explore core areas of International Criminal Law environment, and Independent Research Works that enable student to research current issues within International Legal Matters.  Details of approved learning structure for the program are outline below:

 

 

 

 

 STAGE 1:  CORE COURSES - MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

MLAW 510

Research of International Legal Standards and Treaties

MLAW 520

Principles and Challenges of International Criminal Justice

MLAW 530

International Criminal Justice II: Crime of Aggression and War Crimes

MLAW 540

International Criminal Justice I: Genocide and Crime Against Humanity

MLAW 550

Roles of Judges in International Criminal Trial

MLAW 570

Roles of Prosecutors in International Criminal Trial

MLAW 620

Defense Counsels at International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (ICTC)

MLAW 630

Subsidiary Jurisdictions of International Criminal Court (ICC)

MLAW 640

International Criminal Trial I: Rights of Victims

MLAW 660

International Criminal Trial II: Individual Criminal Responsibility

     

 

 

 STAGE 2:  PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE (INDEPENDENT RESEARCH)

MLAW 670

Professional Research Paper  (6000 to 7000 words)

MLAW 699

Master Thesis - Project

 

NOTES:

 

Course MLAW670 - Professional Research Paper:

Student will decide and write a chosen Elective Research Paper (Coursework), the Graduate-Level Coursework MUST correspond to the degree major in International Criminal Law

 

Course MLAW699 - Master Thesis:  

Student will write and submit a Proposal for Master Thesis (maximum 3 pages). The research proposal should be submitted to The Director, School of Law, for Review and Approval. Upon approval of the proposal, the Nominated Supervisor-Professor will send a written respond to the student e.g. Faculty Comment (Approval and Instruction) on the Proposal for Master Thesis, then the student can start working on the Master Thesis

     

 

 

 

Graduation REQUIREMENTS

Master of International Criminal Law (MICL) degree required successful completion of 12 Graduate-Level Courses withminimum 90-ECTS-Units (European Credits Transfer System). Student performance will be measured against acceptable overall academic achievements.  The Total Cumulative Credits required for graduation can be achieved through the combination of the Learning Groups listed below:

● Graduate-Level Core Courses

Professional Elective Courses

Approved Transfer Credits

 Master Thesis - Project

 

Special Admission Requirements

Applicant must be at least 25-years old;

Possess Bachelor Degree or equivalent from recognised institution

 Have at least 2-years of relevant working experience in Business, Technicals or Civil Services

Adults with lesser qualifications but possessed years' of experience will also be considered

 

    Additional Information FOR THE PROGRAM

 

 

 Graduation Award

Master of International Criminal Law

Total Credits Required.

Minimum 80 ECTS-Credits (include transfer credits)

Assessment Methods

Exams and Assignments per course (Course Examination)

Program Study Methods

Supported Distance Learning (SDL) and Online (Study Methods)

Study Duration (DLS)

12 Months or Less, depends on Transfer Credits

 

 

Admission Requirements

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Admission Requirements)

Admission Intakes (DLS)

Year-Round Admission anytime for Distance Learning Study (DLS)

Tuition Fees (DLS)

CHF 600.00 per course (see Tuition Fees Information)

Admission Evaluation

CHF 100.00  (Admission Evaluation Processing - Non-Refundable)

Admisison Application

Download Form - Admission Application Form

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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