UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

The LL.M is characterized by an interdisciplinary academic strategy that integrates theory and practice, favour active exchanges of ideas, and further the comparative and critical thinking skills of participants.

The academic curriculum of the programme unfolds in three phases:

During the Distance-learning Phase (26 November 2018 – 13 January 2019), students will have access to the online platform of the LL.M. Programme, on which they will be involved into readings, group works and other interactive activities with the support of a tutor. Students will also have to carry out self-study. At the end of this phase, an exam is foreseen.

The Residential Phase (30 January 2019- 30 June 2019) comprises of theoretical lectures, seminars and practical exercises including workshops, simulations, study visits, moot courts and other activities organized in cooperation with international organizations, NGOs, research institutions and entities belonging to the UN system. The international group of selected students will be attending classes both in the morning and in the afternoon (full-time commitment for 6 hours a day/4-5 days a week) at the UN Campus.

The Graduation Project, at the end of the Residential Phase, will consist in a Moot Court simulation that will further help students to develop skills in written and oral courtroom advocacy on selected matters of substantive international criminal law.

The Graduation Ceremony will be held on 12 July 2018 in Turin.

Upon successful conclusion of the course students will have acquired in depth and up-to-date knowledge on the main subjects around which the global debate on international and transnational crime and justice articulates:

• Public International Law;
• International Humanitarian Law;
• International Human Rights Law;
• International Criminal Law and International Criminal Procedure;
• International Law Dimensions of Peace and Conflicts, including transitional justice and peacekeeping operations;
• Transnational organized crime and transnational crimes, including corruption, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, environmental crime, terrorism, and cybercrime;
• Global efforts to strengthen the rule of law and justice reform in developing democracies and post-conflict environments, including corrections;

The programme further envisages dedicated sessions on career guidance and professional development in the UN System. For instance, students  will have the possibility to participate to individual sessions with representatives of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme.

UPEACE

The University for Peace (UPEACE), headquartered in Costa Rica, is a Treaty Organization established in 1980 through an International Agreement approved by the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 35/55, and has the mandate "to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace and with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to help lessen obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations". By virtue of the mandate granted to it by Article 15 of the Charter of the University for Peace, annexed to the International Agreement Establishing the University for Peace, UPEACE conducts Master and Doctorate Degree programmes in fields that promote peace and security.

UNICRI is one of the five training and research institutes of the UN System. It was established in 1965 and is mandated to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and promoting criminal justice. Over the years the Institute has developed a sound expertise in research and training, which is reflected in the organization of several capacity building activities and specialized post graduate courses.

The lecturers of the LL.M. in International Crime and Justice are renowned experts, academics and practitioners from the UN System, international criminal tribunals and international courts.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold at least a 3-year university degree issued by an internationally recognised university in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Criminology, Social Sciences, or equivalent academic subjects;
• Full proficiency in written and spoken English. Please note that a good command of English is essential. During the course students will be asked to actively engage in class activities, draft documents, analyse case files and legal documents, discuss practical scenarios and work in groups.

For detailed information please visit: http://www.unicri.it/services/education_training/postgraduate/llm/requirements/

Applicants will need to submit a duly completed application form (in MS Word format only) together with all the documents listed below:

• Motivation letter, a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme and outlining any relevant experience you have. The statement should be written in English and not exceed one page.
• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Scanned copy of passport reproducing only the personal details and photo page(s).
• Official English certificate if available (see section on entry requirements and item number 10 of the application form).
• An official copy of the Bachelor's (or higher) diploma(s) in its original language issued by the competent University.
• An official certified translation of the above diploma(s) into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.
• An official copy of the university transcript(s) of records of all the university studies completed or on-going in the original language issued by the competent University (ies). The official transcript of records must include the following information: full titles of all the courses completed throughout the degree; dates of completion of each course (or at the very least the overall time spent to complete the entire programme); grades obtained; credits awarded; and information on the grading scale.
• An official certified translation of the above transcript(s) of records into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.
• Any other document that Italian Embassies may require in order to issue study visa. Once selected, you are kindly requested to ask for relevant information to the Italian Embassy.

Please note that the submitted application is valid for the 2018/19 edition of the LL.M. only. If you are not selected and wish to apply for the forthcoming edition of the same programme, you may submit a new application as soon as the new call for applications is open.

Tuition fees amount to USD 10,000.

A limited number of fee exemptions may be available. Please indicate and motivate your request of fee exemption in the application form.

Please note that they will be awarded only at the end of the selection process, on the basis of merit, giving priority to women and participants from developing countries.

Kindly also note that the fee exemption only covers the cost of the LLM tuition fees. All other expenses (such as accommodation, travel an food) must be borne by students.

UN Campus in Turin

The residential phase of the LL.M. is held on the beautiful United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.

The Campus is located on 10 hectares of riverside parkland and hosts other national and international organizations such as the ITCILO, UNSSC and UNESCO. It also offers leisure time, dining, and sports facilities to its guests. The UN Campus runs more than 450 programmes and projects for approximately 11,000 people from over 180 countries annually.

Unfortunately, the LL.M. Staff cannot provide assistance for accommodation services. Nevertheless, useful links can be found in the relevant section of the LL.M. (http://www.unicri.it/services/education_training/postgraduate/llm/links/), and further information will be provided to selected applicants upon acceptance.

Finding housing depends on the specific needs of students. Students who prefer to live closer to the central area of Turin (zona Centro, Quadrilatero Romano, San Salvario) should expect to find accommodation that is older and more expensive than accommodation available in areas close to the UN Campus. However, public transportation from the centre to the Campus area can be less frequent at night than during the day. Expect to pay between Euro 300 up to Euro 700 per month depending on the type of accommodation you choose (i.e. shared flat, single room, double room, studio, etc.) and on the area of the city in which it is located. Public transportation from the centre to the Campus area can take approximately 30 minutes and be less frequent at night than during the day. Students may also choose to live on the UN Campus in ITC-ILO accommodations. The current cost is Euro 85 per night for a single room and Euro 120 per night for a double room. The cost includes breakfast and Internet. In case of a long stay (more than two months), the current cost of a single room is Euro 50 per night (prices may be subject to changes). Please note that an advance payment may be requested.

Turin, Italy

Students have an unforgettable experience in a multi-cultural classroom setting as well as the experiences that the city of Turin has to offer.

Turin lies at the centre of Piemonte region, the "land at the foot of the mountains". It is surrounded by the Alps, the Olympic Mountains that hosted the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, as well as hills and various national parks. It is connected to many charming places in the vicinity and it is only two hours from the seaside. Turin is an ideal destination thanks to the access roads and efficient transport systems that provide excellent land and air links from the main Italian and European cities.

First the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, then considered one of the European centres of baroque, today Turin is a dynamic industrial and commercial city, but also a capital of contemporary art boasting a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities and offering more than 40 museums, including the world's second largest Egyptian collection after that of Cairo.

Turin is a leading centre for higher education and research, housing some of the major academic and research institutions in Italy.

Throughout the year, Turin hosts international exhibitions and fairs, among which the most important are the Salone del libro (Book fair), held in May, the Turin Film Festival, held in November. Turin is also well known for chocolate. In Spring each year an original chocolate fair attracts countless tourists to taste the original "Gianduiotto" (the name of a famous local chocolate) in the city where it was created.