Organization: UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Registration deadline: 21 Mar 2017
Starting date: 03 Apr 2017
Ending date: 07 Apr 2017
Description
Transnational organized crime and terrorism represent two of the most complex threats facing the international community today. When analyzing the nexus between terror and crime, the distinction between these concepts becomes blurred, and can at times converge − investigating and understanding this link may assist in the implementation of informed national and international legal standards in the fight against criminal and terrorist networks.
With these considerations in mind, UNICRI, in cooperation with John Cabot University in Rome, Italy, will deliver a one-week intensive course on Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism with the goal of shedding light on their potential nexus. This Spring School combines theory-based lectures with roundtable discussions, challenging case studies, and practical exercises.The faculty is composed of leading scholars and academics from John Cabot and other universities, as well as international legal experts from the United Nations system, international and non-governmental organizations, and civil society.
In this unique learning environment, participants will have the opportunity to interact with experts, and build lasting professional relationships with peers from around the world. This intensive experience fosters intercultural dialogue and promotes a deeper understanding of two of the most salient issues faced by the international community
Entry requirements
The course is designed for university graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science and other relevant disciplines. It is also addressed to young professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of the potential nexus between Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a three-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in one of the aforementioned areas
- Have a very good working knowledge of English
Applications from students who expect to graduate at the end of the 2016/2017 academic year will also be considered
Contacts
Email: schools@unicri.it (please indicate “Nexus” in the subject of the email)
Tel: (+39) 06 6789907
How to register:
How to apply
- Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to schools@unicri.it by 21 March 2017
- Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via E-mail, by 22 March 2017
- Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized, upon confirmation of acceptance, by 26 March 2017 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to schools@unicri.it by the same date
Early Bird applicants
A discounted rate, amounting to 1,000 US Dollars, is offered to Early Bird applicants. In order to receive the discount, applicants must apply in accordance with the following deadlines:
- Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to schools@unicri.it by 12 February 2017
- Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via E-mail, by 13 February 2017
- Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized, upon confirmation of acceptance, by 17 February 2017 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to schools@unicri.it by the same date)