Overview

MACIL Summer School offers an opportunity to dedicate two weeks to an intense and in-depth study of public international law. The summer school is run by LMU’s Institute of International Law. It takes place in early August and is taught entirely in English. For the MACIL course, distinguished lecturers (both academics and practitioners) from all over the world join the group to present their research to participants. The class comprises 25 to 30 students, allowing for a close exchange of ideas between lecturers and students. In preceding years, participants have included advanced undergraduates, PhD students, and young professionals from the fields of international law and international relations. Our students have come from almost every part of the world. Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich is a leading German university and home to a large community of scholars engaged in international law, international relations and related fields of study. With its rich heritage – famous international lawyers such as Erich Kaufmann and Bruno Simma held chairs at LMU – and the excellent research facilities provided by the extensive library, LMU is the ideal place to study international law. Last but not least, the city in the heart of Bavaria is a fantastic place to stay and experience international encounters. About this year's course: Sanctions in International Law: Instruments of Peace or Weapons of Coercion? This program will examine the role of sanctions in international law. Viewed through the lense of current sanction regimes, especially in light of the ongoing sanctions against Russia, we will discuss both the bases and limits of sanctions in international law, as well as their role in shaping the international order we live in. The next application period is open from the beginning of 2024 until April 2024. For information on the upcoming programme, follow us here.