Asylum and Refugee Law
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This comprehensive course explores asylum and refugee law fundamentals, focusing on the 1951 Geneva Convention. Students learn to understand and apply key concepts like non-refoulement, refugee status determination, and persecution grounds. The curriculum covers international protection mechanisms, regional frameworks, and contemporary challenges in refugee protection. Through practical case studies and theoretical analysis, participants develop expertise in asylum claim evaluation and refugee rights advocacy.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive understanding of international refugee protection frameworks
Master legal analysis of asylum claims using the three-scale theory
Evaluate grounds for refugee status recognition and protection
Analyze regional and complementary protection mechanisms
Apply international refugee law principles to practical cases
Assess contemporary challenges in asylum and migration law
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There are 6 modules in this course
This advanced course provides comprehensive coverage of international refugee law and asylum procedures. Students examine the 1951 Geneva Convention's core principles, regional protection mechanisms, and practical asylum procedures. The curriculum integrates theoretical framework with real-world applications, addressing contemporary challenges like climate refugees and mass displacement. Special emphasis on developing rigorous legal reasoning and analytical skills in refugee status determination.
Context of asylum law and underlying texts
Module 1
Asylum Law and Principle of non-refoulement
Module 2
Refugee definition
Module 3
Regional Protections
Module 4
Asylum in Practice
Module 5
Contemporary Issues
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: International Law, Refugee and Migration Law Professional Certificate
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4 Courses
Distinguished Leadership in International Law and Migration Rights
Dr. Sylvie Sarolea serves as Full Professor of International Law at Université catholique de Louvain while maintaining her practice as a lawyer. Her expertise spans multiple areas including refugee law, international immigration law, private international law, and human rights. As founder and coordinator of EDEM (European Rights and Migration Team) since 2011, she leads a team of researchers focused on European migration law and its implementation. Her academic leadership extends to roles as President of the Charles De Visscher Centre for International and European Law (2016-2020) and President of the Doctoral Commission in Legal Sciences (2017-2020). Beyond academia, she demonstrates commitment to practical application through her involvement in various humanitarian projects, including the Access2University Program for asylum seekers and the Henri Simonart Centre for Human Rights in South Kivu. Her work includes coordinating several interdisciplinary research projects like LIMA, GLOBMIG, and VULNER, while maintaining international partnerships in Canada, Morocco, and South Kivu. She currently directs the Legal Clinic Rosa Parks for Human Rights and leads the development of online education initiatives, including a Certificate in Transitional Justice and a Certificate in Asylum and Immigration Law.
3 Courses
Distinguished Leadership in International and Human Rights Law
Dr. Jean-Yves Carlier serves as Professor at both Université catholique de Louvain and the University of Liège while maintaining his practice as an attorney. His expertise spans private international law, European law, and human rights law, with particular focus on migration and refugee rights. His academic influence extends through visiting professorships at numerous prestigious institutions including Paris 2 (Panthéon-Assas), Strasbourg, The Hague Academy of International Law, and various universities across Europe and Africa. His scholarly contributions include significant publications on refugee law, European migration policy, and human rights, notably his work on asylum law and the rights of foreign nationals. As a key instructor in UCLouvain's International Law MicroMasters program, he co-teaches the Asylum and Refugee Law course, demonstrating his commitment to expanding access to legal education. His recent research examines the evolution of children's rights in European migration law, reflecting his ongoing dedication to advancing human rights protections through both academic work and legal practice.
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