The 5-day International Nuclear Law Essentials course has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the various interrelated legal issues relating to the safe, efficient and secure use of nuclear energy. This intensive and comprehensive course in international nuclear law has been designed to accommodate the needs and interests of lawyers working in either the public sector or the private sector but will be of interest also to scientists, policymakers, and managers.
The International Nuclear Law Essentials programme builds on the foundation of the annual International School of Nuclear Law that the Nuclear Energy Agency co-sponsors with the University of Montpellier 1 in France.
The programme will be conducted under the leadership of Paul Bowden, Senior Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus and Deringer LLP, London, United Kingdom.
Comprehensive lectures will be delivered by renowned specialists in nuclear law from international organisations, governments, and private industry.
The following subjects will be covered during the 5-day programme:
We invite you to review the programme from the first session of the International Nuclear Law Essentials here.
Registrants will receive an advance reading list prior to the start of the course as well as additional resources and course materials upon arrival.
The Nuclear Energy Agency will provide a certificate of participation to those who attend the course.
Applicants should have at least one year of relevant professional experience and a basic understanding of nuclear energy fundamentals.
All course instruction and discussion will take place in English; all course materials will be provided in English. Simultaneous interpretation will not be available during the course.
Candidates may obtain an application form here. To request an application form in Word format, please .
Because the number of participants is limited to 40, applicants should submit an application as soon as possible.
Each candidate will be notified of his or her admission to the course following the submission of an application, on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will receive additional course information as well as bank payment details, and will be advised to complete payment of the INLE registration fee as soon as possible. An invoice for payment will be prepared only upon request.
Please if you have any questions or experience any difficulties during the application process.
The EUR 2500 registration fee includes admission solely for the participant to:
Print and electronic reference materials will also be provided to INLE participants.
The registration fee is not subject to French taxes of any kind. Costs associated with travel, accommodation, subsistence expenses, insurance and any other miscellaneous items are not covered by the registration fee and shall be borne exclusively by the participant.
The registration fee must be paid by bank transfer only and in full prior to the start of the course on 4 June 2012. Course participation will be confirmed only upon payment in full of the registration fee.
The NEA will process registration fee refunds only for absence due to medically-certified illness.
Confirmed participants may have the right to transfer their course registration to another person or to the next INLE session, subject to certain conditions.
INLE will take place from 4-8 June 2012 at the NEA headquarters located on the edge of Paris in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
Participants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements and are recommended to do so as soon as possible upon admittance to the course. A list of hotels close to the NEA is available here.
Additional accommodation information, including a list of hotels that may have discounted rates available for INLE participants, will be distributed to participants upon their acceptance into the course.
Please contact the Legal Affairs Section of the NEA by if you have any questions.
International Nuclear Law Essentials
Legal Affairs Section
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Le Seine St-Germain
12, boulevard des Iles
92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Tel.: + 33 (0)1 45 24 10 38
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 24 11 10
E-mail:
Last reviewed: 10 January 2012