Navigating the New Field of International Health Law, Featuring Gian Luca Burci, Legal Counsel for WHO
This lecture, “Navigating the New Field of International Health Law,” will explore the intersection of health and international law and the emergence of International Health Law as a practice area. Featuring Gian Luca Burci, Legal Counsel for the World Health Organization, this program will focus on the growing interactions between health policy and various areas of international law, including international business transactions, intellectual property, international security, and human rights law. The program is sponsored by the Seton Hall Law Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy and the International Law program at Seton Hall Law.
The event will take place at Seton Hall Law, Newark, NJ, on Wednesday, February 22, 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge. 1 New Jersey CLE credit will be available. Click here to make your reservation or for more information, please contact Sara Simon, Director, Healthcare Compliance Certification Program, at sara.simon@shu.edu or call 973-642-8190.
European and Global Law in Leuven and Geneva, Students Report
The Seton Hall Law Program in European and Global Law offers a series of courses over five weeks in Leuven and Geneva. Classes combine lectures with a series of study visits to European Union institutions and international organizations.
Read what students had to say:
“Overall the Geneva-Leuven program gave me such a great experience — it was just the right balance between ensuring you learn new and interesting topics and knowledge while giving you time to explore Europe with all its remarkable beauty and culture. Coming from New Zealand, the program was really useful for me in its comparative approach between European and American law as it allowed me to engage with jurisdictions I’ve only had minimal exposure to in the past. I discovered so many new and interesting topics I’d have loved to engage with through a research dissertation. We also had the opportunity to learn from some really enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable lecturers. The site visits allowed us to see theories learnt in class in action - I was particularly impressed with the opportunity we got to sit in on a European Court of Justice hearing and to watch it in action.” – Yu Sian Tan, University of Auckland Faculty of Law, Auckland, New Zealand
“The program’s structure and organization is its greatest and most unique feature. The program is delicately balanced to maximize one’s time both in the classroom and at local organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS. Knowledge gained through lectures is built and expanded upon during organizational visits that yield a thorough comprehension of current global health issues. It is not possible, from both a legal and public policy perspective, to get a more thorough understanding of the significant health issues facing the world today than through the Seton Hall Geneva Program.” – Elias Vargas, Seton Hall Law ‘13
“The first two weeks of the Program were spent in Leuven, Belgium, where the mornings largely consisted of classes on European Union Law, followed by afternoons spent in Brussels visiting all arms of the EU institutions. As a university town and with our accommodation centrally located, Leuven also offered plenty by way of socialising in the evenings at one of the many student bars situated around the old town square.
“From there we transferred to Geneva, Switzerland, for the larger portion of the Program, focussing on public health and intellectual property. Similar to the schedule in Belgium, classes were held by expert guest lecturers at the Université de Genève in the morning, followed by afternoons at UN institutions, including the WHO, WTO, WIPO and UNAIDS. Again, ample time was available for exploring Geneva, greater Switzerland as well as neighbouring European countries. Particular highlights included afternoon swims in Lake Geneva and the river Rhone, hiking in the nearby mountains and a music festival in France.
“As a non-European student, the opportunity to study EU Law in Belgium in an environment that incorporates lectures and debates from current EU institution members is a uniquely insightful experience unavailable elsewhere. Likewise, working on case studies with experts in the field at the international organizations in Geneva and attending classes held by specialised Professors offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to further develop knowledge and interest in these lively areas of international law. – Frederica O’Meara, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, Melbourne, Australia
“Incredibly well run program, with awesome speakers as well as great faculty staff. Really opened my eyes in terms of legal opportunities abroad, it was great to have a bunch of like minded students to work with, with many friendships made. It was incredible to see the EU, the UN institutions and my particular favorite- the European courts of Justice in Luxembourg; experiences that are very rare and humbling coming all the way from New Zealand! It was great to really be in the midst of the action. Fantastic central locations made weekend travelling easy, the extra trips organised by the staff were the best. Highly recommended!” – Hannah Bierre, Otago University Faculty of Law, New Zealand
Geneva is a different world! Natural beauty everywhere. I felt pretty good to wake up to the beautiful view of the French mountains every morning!– Jessica L. Zamora, Seton Hall Law ‘13
Seton Hall Law Student Dispatches from GTMO Published Nationwide
Filed under: Center For Policy & Research, GTMO, GTMO Media, Transnational Justice Project
Kari Panaccione ‘12, a Fellow of the Center for Policy and Research, visited the Guantánamo Bay Military Base with official Observer status, as a representative of Seton Hall Law’s Transnational Justice Project and the Center for Policy and Research, to observe military commissions, the tribunals established to try detainees for war crimes. Panaccione’s reports from GTMO were published nationwide by Truthout.org.
Reflections on Zanzibar, Seton Hall Law’s Winter Intersession Program on Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking
Filed under: Study Abroad, Zanzibar, Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
Colleen Faherty ‘13 traveled to Zanzibar for the Seton Hall Law study abroad course, “Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking.” She reflects on her experience, below. A special thanks to Colleen Faherty and Husain Gatlin ‘12 for sharing their photos.
There is something magical about our school. We offer programs that set students up for success. I honestly feel that the Zanzibar program is a clear example of this. I went to Zanzibar with a goal of learning in a unique place, but the focus for me was the excitement of the travel. Upon reflection, the experience proved to be clearly so much more, including academics, support, and family.
Academically, students have an opportunity to learn in a variety of ways: by reading, by lectures, and by field trips, traveling to the actual sites of the subject matter. Personally there was nothing profoundly so significant as visiting the former slave trade site where they used a whipping post to “value” slaves. I will always have the ability to recall that moment and how that experience motivated me to continue in my readings and inspire me to think around the problems discussed during our class.
Accessibility of the staff was another opportunity for success built into the program that made academic inquiries appealing and significant. On a weekly basis, I would have several hours outside of class talking one-on-one with both of my professors. The opportunity to have such access to two amazing intellects (and be treated as an academic colleague) meant so much in my ability to be successful. Whereas I have always sought out interesting conversations post-class, in Zanzibar I had several of the most personally confrontational conversations that demanded that I question my philosophical perspectives. Not only did I have good conversations, but I craved more talking time and grew, intellectually, with each exchanged word.
Lastly, there is family: A Seton Hall trademark. I loved the group that attended the intercession course and formed a family bond with seven others. We were each other’s support group, study group and social group. We ate together, laughed together; and even helped each other during our sickly moments. In three weeks’ time, I can honestly say I feel like I’ve expanded my family to incorporate those individuals into my heart. I cannot think of another value-family-that most aptly captures the spirit of Seton Hall.
Zanzibar was an amazing experience. In hindsight, I laugh at my naiveté to imagine that my main goal for the intersession was simply travel. I am humbled and happy, however, to see how much I grew in the few short weeks away. I learned about myself, grew immensely in my legal thinking as well as legal approaches, and I shared in the strong sense of community that I consider the essence of Seton Hall’s magic.
These successes-my personal view of success, as well as the program’s success-are due to Professor Bernard Freamon (pictured, left), who directs the Zanzibar Program. He is a brilliant mind who works tirelessly to not only inspire academic success, but most especially to encourage camaraderie and family. I cannot imagine Zanzibar without Professor Freamon.
At the end of the day, I went to Africa to go to visit Tanzania and study law, but instead I went to Zanzibar and grew as a person and in the law. I have never had such a profound appreciation for the law and jurisprudence as I have as a result of the course on “Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking.” Now, when people ask, “How was your trip?,” I have no other response but to say, “Amazing! You need to go!!” I feel confident in saying that if you want to experience the magical feeling of success at Seton Hall, go to Zanzibar.
