6th WTI - CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy
The World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, Switzerland in association with the Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, India is pleased to announce the launch of the 6th WTI - CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy.
Date: 3rd - 28th June, 2019
Venue: New Delhi
Who can Apply?
- All law students enrolled in any legal course in India, either at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Preference will be given to students who have prior exposure to issues relating to International Trade Law.
- The Joint Academy is also open to Indian legal professionals. In addition, legal professionals can attend specific modules, in a flexible, "à la carte" manner. This option is not available for students.
- The maximum number of participants that will be selected for the Joint Academy is 30. Past participants are kindly requested not to re-apply.
- Selection of candidates is at the final discretion of the Centre.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates are required to complete the Application Form for the Joint Academy, and send the same, along with their updated CV to: jointacademy@iift.edu
- The application form in MS Word can be downloaded from: http://wtocentre.iift.ac.in
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
Fees Structure:
- Law Students: INR 10,000/- (for the whole duration of the Joint Academy)
- Legal Professionals: INR 25,000/- (for the whole duration of the Joint Academy)
- Legal Professionals: INR 7,000/- per weekly module (for applicants applying for specific modules)
Please note that the above fees do not cover other costs such as meals, housing or local transportation of the participants. Lunch and tea on the days of classes will be provided at the venue by the CWS.
Course Modules:
- Week 1: Introduction to the WTO and Basic Provisions of WTO; Agreement on Agriculture
- Week 2: Investment Law; SPS and TBT
- Week 3: Trade and IPR; Trade in Services
- Week 4: The Law & Policy of Trade Remedies; and miscellaneous WTO Issues
Important Dates:
Last date for submission of Applications: |
31st March, 2019 |
Communication of Selection: |
12th April, 2019 |
Last date for paying fees: |
26th April, 2019 |
Last date for withdrawing Application: |
3rd May, 2019 |
Commencement of Course: |
3rd June, 2019 |
Conclusion of Course: |
28th June, 2019 |
Contact:
Centre for WTO Studies
5th to 8th Floor, NAFED House,
Siddhartha Enclave, Ashram Chowk,
Ring Road, New Delhi - 110014
Phone: 011-38325624, 011-38325635
Email: jointacademy@iift.edu
Website: http://wtocentre.iift.ac.in/JointAcademy.asp
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