International Law & Security Program of Study Student Life Program Costs Applying
International Law & Security
Each summer, the Institute for International Law and Politics in the Department of Government hosts a three week, three credit course on "International Law and Security" from late-May to mid-June. The program is open to graduate students, as well as juniors and seniors in excellent standing who have received prior departmental approval from the Government Department at Georgetown University. The program is open to students at Georgetown University as well as other academic institutions.
Program of Study
Students are enrolled in GOVT 571-61. This course brings together a number of noted scholars and practitioners in the field and examines international law as it relates to topics such as: terrorism, status and treatment of detainees, preemptive self-defense, humanitarian intervention, arms control, weapons of mass destruction, war crimes, intelligence, human rights, and the environment. The program will also include field trips to relevant sites, as well as crisis simulations.
Students may choose to supplement this course to further explore an area or topic discussed during the program by registering for a 3-credit tutorial (during summer school). Students interested in earning these credits should enroll in a second session summer tutorial with one of the Program faculty members (tuition for the extra tutorial credits is not included in the Villa Le Balze program fee, regular on-campus summer tuition applies).
Program Costs
The cost of the program includes tuition for 3 credits, room and board, guest lectures, insurance and other onsite expenses. Please note that this does not include the transportation costs associated with travel to and from the Villa nor does it include the tuition for the 3 credit summer tutorial.
Prof. Joyner and a student in the Villa garden
Lunch at the Villa
Student Life at the Villa
In the evenings, students enjoy conversation over meals and sample la cucina italiana, some of the many pleasures of living at the Villa. Students often take advantage of the Villa gardens with their fantastic views of Florence to relax outdoors after dinner. There are two 3-day weekends during the program and students are able to stay at the Villa and explore Florence in greater depth or travel to nearby cities including Venice, Rome and Milan.
Classroom instruction at the Villa
Application Procedure
The program is open to graduate students, as well as juniors and seniors in excellent standing who have received prior departmental approval from the Program Directors. The program is open to students at Georgetown University as well as other academic institutions. Interested applicants for the International Law & Security Program should visit the how to apply page to find out more details.