Our Programmes

Since 1923, thousands of students and young professionals have participated in the Academy’s renowned annual Summer Courses in Public and Private International Law.

In January 2019, the Academy introduced an annual session of Winter Courses. Alongside these flagship programmes, The Hague Academy also organises a range of specialised courses and tailor-made programmes for advanced study and research in international law, both at the Peace Palace in The Hague and abroad.

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The Summer Courses

The Academy’s Summer Courses are organised in two periods of three weeks: the first focuses on public international law, and the second on private international law.

The Winter Courses

The Academy’s Winter Courses take place over a three-week period and focus on both public and private international law, following a format similar to the renowned Summer Courses.

Programme of International Law Courses in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Hague Academy of International Law, in collaboration with the Government of Colombia, has decided to launch a new programme of International Law Courses in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the first edition scheduled for 2026.

The Centre for Studies and Research

The Centre brings together highly qualified young international lawyers from all over the world to undertake original research on a common general theme.

Programmes on Demand

Drawing on its privileged access to a large number of experts, the Academy is ready to meet any request from States or public bodies to organise professional training courses on specific areas of international law.

The Advanced Courses on International Law

These courses are primarily intended for practitioners and advanced researchers who seek to deepen their knowledge or to discover new insights.

Moot Court Competition

The Academy organizes an exclusively francophone moot court competition before the International Criminal Court each year.

The Day of Crisis Competition

An annually held student competition. Over the course of 24 hours, several teams of students, representing governments, international organizations, businesses or non-governmental organizations, face a series of major international crises.

The External Programme

The External Programme is organized to develop knowledge of topics of international law relevant for the region in which it is organised, and to foster durable bonds among participants from neighboring countries.