International School of Nuclear Law
2013 summer session: 26 August to 6 September 2013
Application deadline: 1 April 2013
The application deadline for the 2013 ISNL session has passed. Please check back later in the year for information regarding the 2014 ISNL session.
The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL), established in 2001 by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency in cooperation with the University of Montpellier 1, 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. To date, the International School of Nuclear Law has provided a unique educational opportunity to more than 600 graduate students and young professionals from around the world.
The ISNL programme has evolved over the last decade to address developments in nuclear law, thus providing a high quality, intensive overview of a complex body of laws and legal regimes.
Programme
The 2013 ISNL programme will be conducted under the leadership of Paul Bowden, 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 10-day programme:
- Introduction to nuclear law
- International institutions and organizations
- International radiological protection standards
- Nuclear accident notification and assistance
- Nuclear safety
- Nuclear regulatory regimes
- Management of spent fuel and radioactive waste
- Liability, compensation and insurance for nuclear damage
- Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and international safeguards for nuclear materials
- Nuclear security: physical protection, illicit trafficking and terrorism
- International trade in nuclear materials and equipment
- Transport of nuclear materials and fuel
- Environmental protection
We invite you to review the programme from the 2012 session of the International School of Nuclear Law here.
Sponsorship
The International School of Nuclear Law was established by the University of Montpellier 1 in co-operation with the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency in 2001. The School benefits from the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Supervisory Board
The International School of Nuclear Law Supervisory Board provides overall direction and strategy to the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the University of Montpellier 1 for the implementation of the ISNL every year. A list of the Supervisory Board members is available here.
University Diploma in International Nuclear Law
ISNL participants have the possibility to apply for a University Diploma (Diplôme d'université - D.U.) in International Nuclear Law from the University of Montpellier. This University Diploma is recognised within the ECTS (European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System) and represents 12 credits. Click here to obtain more information on the University Diploma option.
Application and admission process
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate university degree in a relevant discipline. Advanced graduate-level education and/or significant professional work experience are also significant factors in the application process. Although course presentations and discussions focus on legal issues, a legal education is not required to participate in the ISNL.
Participants must hold insurance to cover accidents, hospitalisation or repatriation.
Language
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.
Application
Candidates may obtain an application form here.
The number of ISNL participants is limited to approximately 60.
Please submit a passport-style digital photograph with your application.
Please if you have any questions or experience any difficulties during the application process.
Registration fee
The registration fees for the 2013 session are 2250 EUR for professionals and 500 EUR for students enrolled in a degree-granting program at the time of the application deadline.
The registration fee includes admission solely for the participant to:
- the general lecture and discussion sessions,
- the welcome reception,
- the Saturday excursion, and
- other informal social events.
Print and electronic reference materials will also be provided to ISNL participants.
Successful applicants will receive additional course information as well as bank payment details in late Spring 2013.
The registration fee is not subject to French taxes of any kind.
Costs associated with travel, accommodation, subsistence expenses (including meals), insurance and any other miscellaneous items are not covered by the registration fee and shall be borne exclusively by the participant.
Grant and financial support opportunities
The OECD/NEA awards grants to students from its member countries qualified to participate in this programme.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) awards financial support to a limited number of professionals from its Member States that are eligible to receive financial support under the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme.
If you wish to be considered for an NEA grant or IAEA financial support, please provide appropriate information in paragraph VI of the ISNL application form. Furthermore, if you are interested in applying for IAEA financial support with respect to your participation in the School, you are kindly asked to submit a separate application form for financial support directly to the IAEA according to the information provided on the following website: http://ola.iaea.org/ola/financialsupportforISNL.html.
Practical information
Venue
ISNL will take place on the campus of the University of Montpellier 1 located in Montpellier, France.
Information regarding Montpellier can be found at: http://www.ot-montpellier.fr/.
Accommodation
Local accommodation information, including options for student housing, will be distributed to participants upon their acceptance into the course.
Dress code
The dress code during the classes is informal; participants may dress casually.
Click here to access the ISNL photo gallery.
Questions and contact information
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Laurence Weil |
Last reviewed: 17 January 2013
