LLM International and European Law

NEW VACANCY!
The Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I) at the Brussels School of Governance, the Centre for Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology (SMIT), both at VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and the HUMAINT project of the Digital Economy Unit, Joint Research Centre (JRC) site in Sevilla, European Commission, are calling for applications for one full-time doctoral researcher on the topic of trustworthy artificial intelligence. Prospective PhD candidates are hereby invited to submit project proposals by 15 December 2021.

Find out more: https://brussels-school.be/job/vacancy-phd-researcher-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence-100

Created in 1971 as the Programme on international and Legal Cooperation ( ), our LLM in International and European Law is one of the most established LLMs of its kind. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this internationally renowned programme.

In the last 50 years, more than 1300 lawyers from 110 countries graduated from this established LLM, creating a vast alumni network. Some of our alumni continued their careers in prominent positions in various European and international institutions as well as private companies and governments as prime ministers, judges and even presidents.

Read more: https://brussels-school.be/news/educational-news/50-years-llm-international-and-european-law

NEW VACANCY❗The Brussels School of Governance at the VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel is looking for a Communication Assistant for the period 15 January – 31 August 2022 (some flexibility in these dates). The position is for a 100% FTE, although candidates who could work 80% will also be considered.

As part of the BSoG’s Marcom team, the Communication Assistant will perform a diverse range of online and offline communication related tasks about our School’s education, research and services activities. Main tasks will include: designing a multitude of (mainly digital) items (promo banners, brochures, reports, etc.), daily social media management, website content updates, and setting up e-mail marketing campaigns.

Interested? Apply here by 28 November: https://brussels-school.be/job/vacancy-communication-assistant

The Brussels School of Governance is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Liliana Lizarazo Rodriguez as the new Director of its LLM in International and European Law programme. Prof. Lizarazo Rodriguez is a Research Professor in sustainable development law at the Brussels School of Governance. She is also an expert in the areas of Business & Human Rights, law and sustainable development and judicial adjudication. At the BSoG, she is also the principal investigator of the ERC funded CURIAE VIRIDES project that conceptualizes the worldwide progressive transformation of human rights litigation into more ecocentric litigation and the role of courts in addressing ecological governance gaps. Liliana obtained her PhD at the Department of Interdisciplinary Study of Law, Private Law and Business Law of the Universiteit Gent. She is looking forward to supporting all the students and colleagues who are part of the programme! 🤝

A little bit of rain didn’t stop our EuroMaster and LLM students from having fun while exploring Brussels on Monday morning. 😉☔️

“The LLM in International and European law offers theoretical and practical insights into European and International law from both practitioners and academics alike. It is academically stimulating and acts as a solid basis for those who wish to pursue a career in these areas of law, especially those who dream of a career within the European institutions. Expect to be challenged from day one, but also to reap the rewards that this LLM offers. Such rewards include the opportunity to make both life-long friends and contacts with those working in the field.“ - Alison O'Riordan, LLM Alumna (2021)

The LLM in International and European law (60 ECTS) has been an internationally renowned programme for decades, with an alumni network of over 1300 lawyers from 109 countries. Visit our website and find out more about this programme: https://bit.ly/BSoG_LLM

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on earning their degrees in Advanced Master MSc European Integration and LLM International and European Law! 🎓🥂

Don't miss our graduation ceremony tomorrow at 18.00 CET! During this commencement ceremony, the Brussels School of Governance celebrates the graduating Class of 2021. This interactive ceremony joins our students, faculty and families in a unique online event. We invite friends and families to join us to congratulate the graduates in Advanced Master in European Integration and LLM in International and European Law as they set off to pursue professional and academic careers around the world. 🥂🎓🥳🎓

The ceremony can be followed live on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/14xYAeXoh

Our demanding programme is tailored to the challenges of the global environment, as it seamlessly combines European and international law. 🎓 The limited class size ensures high interaction amongst students and professors. 🗣 Here at the Brussels School of Governance, we can offer you privileged insights and solid training that match the unique global developments. Our renowned LLM programme offers a broad, cutting-edge education to prepare you for a demanding international career in law. 💼

Want to know more about this programme? Visit our website or schedule a virtual one-to-one meeting with our specialist advisory team: https://brussels-school.be/education/graduate-programmes/llm-international-and-european-law

Are you interested in EU climate and energy policy? We invite you to subscribe to a free online course, organised by GOVTRAN, and learn more about “Governing the EU’s Climate and Energy Transition to a Low-carbon Society in Turbulent Times”. This course addresses some fundamental questions regarding European climate and energy policy:
🌎 How did we get here?
🚉 Where are we heading?
🟢 What are the ambitions?
🏛 What are the policy tools being suggested and implemented to reach those ambitions?
🏭 What are some of the key challenges?
🌳 How is climate governance impacted by other urgent crises?
The course is divided into four modules, and it is self-paced - meaning you can start it when you want and go at your speed. Find out more: https://www.govtran.eu/online-course-on-governing-the-eus-climate-and-energy-transition/

While COVID-19 is still keeping travelling at check in the , the students of the Brussels School of Governance’s in International and European law (“PILC”) were this year able to make their traditional visit to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg virtually!

📷: Court of Justice of the European Union (G. Fessy © CJUE)

Read more: https://brussels-school.be/news/educational-news/llm-students-meet-eu-court-justice-president-koen-lenaerts

Have a question about our programme? Did you know that you can book a virtual one-to-one meeting with our specialist advisory team? Visit the link and choose your time slot: [email protected]/bookings/s/ZYvz9dVZXEKrtz68khzWJg2" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/s/ZYvz9dVZXEKrtz68khzWJg2