Berkeley Law J.D. students have the opportunity to participate in our Away Field Placement in The Hague. Eligible students can earn 8 to 12 credits taking part in a field placement at a range of international legal institutions including:
- international criminal tribunals,
- public and private international law organizations,
- peace and security organizations, and
- non-governmental organizations.
Students under the supervision of a lawyer/attorney within these organizations will be advised to take an Away Field Placement class.
Requirements:
- J.D. students must be in their 4th semester of law school or beyond
- Students must have sufficient non-classroom units available to enroll in the field placement.
Why The Hague?
The Hague is the seat of the government of the Netherlands and has been called the “legal capital of the world.” It is the site of international organizations working in the fields of international criminal law, public and private international law, international arbitration, and peace and justice. These institutions include the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, ad hoc Tribunals addressing crimes committed in certain countries, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Europol, and many others.