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Identical coursesLL.M. Master Classes EU and Human Rights Law (B-KUL-C08I2A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
The clinic is aimed to offer a deeper insight in a number of selected topics, relating in particular to ( EU) human rights law and policy.
Previous knowledge
Master of Laws
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Laws (LL.M) (Leuven) (International and European Public Law Option) 60 ects.
Activities
4 ects. LL.M. Master Classes EU and Human Rights Law (B-KUL-C08I2a)
Content
The clinic will deal with some of the topics examined in the class of ( EU ) Human Rights Law and Policy. The exact list of topics is to be determined each year, in function of the developments at that moment. Examples: how could a case be argued before the Court of Justice, from the point of view of human rights viz. opposing interests? what are the conclusions to be drawn from a landmark decision of the Court of Justice, dealing with a human rights issue? how to deal with a specific problem highlighted by the Fundamental Rights Agency? is there a basis for the application of the human rights clause with respect to a given third country? which strategy to adopt in a human rights dialogue with a given country?
For detailed information: http://www.law.kuleuven.be/education/clinics_1415
Evaluation
Evaluation: LL.M. Master Classes EU and Human Rights Law (B-KUL-C28i2a)
Explanation
The grading scale of this course unit is pass/fail.