Law in the Hague
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 20/10/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Business and Law
Ref: 10009779
Dates
Departure Date: 24/02/26
Return Date: 27/02/26
Costs
£200: This is your estimated cost for travel and accommodation after deducting the £200 DMU Global bursary.
What’s not included: UK and in-country transfers, activities, visits, food, drink, and visa (if applicable).
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms will be provided in a hostel/hotel
Travel: Travel booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Liz Doherty - liz.doherty@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: If offered a place, students will receive further information and will be asked to pay the student cost listed above. As mentioned, the DMU Global bursary has already been deducted from this.
Trip Profile
Independence
Independence
Trip price
Trip price
Trip duration
Trip duration
Eligibility
All Law students are eligible to apply to for this opportunity. There is a maximum of 20 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
There are crimes against humanity, genocides, war crimes and acts of aggression happening in many countries globally, many of which are under-reported. This trip to The Hague, in the Netherlands will provide Law students with both a crucial legal and moral education.
The Hague is home to the International Criminal Court, where war criminals are investigated and tried. It has been reported in the news recently that the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova (Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Russia). As part of this trip students will be able to visit the International Criminal Court to receive a talk on the work of the ICC in investigating and trying cases of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.
There will also be a visit to the Peace Palace which houses the International Court of Justice – one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, where they settle disputes between states on matters of international law.
Learning objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of employability skills and competencies that enhance your studies. The aim of the trip is to educate students on some of the key organs of International Law – the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and then Kosovo Specialist Chambers.
Skill development
This opportunity has been designed to help develop the following DMU Graduate Attributes:
Communication & Networking
Confidence
Self-awareness
Resilience
Cultural activities
The Hague is a vibrant and cultured city that offers something for everyone. Great shopping, cafes, restaurants, galleries and historical monuments. Plus, the beach is only a short tram ride away in Scheveningen. Recommended museums and cultural sites for students to visits include the Escher Museum, which all about perspective and optical illusions, as well the Prison Gate Museum, one of the oldest former prisons in the Netherlands will be offered.
Visa information
Due to various external factors and an unprecedented demand for international travel, there are significant delays in visa processing, as well as very limited availability of application appointment slots for some countries and embassies.
We recommend that you take all appropriate steps to secure a visa as soon as practically possible, and to notify DMU Global if you face any issues. It is your responsibility to meet the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. Failing to do so may mean that you’re liable for the costs incurred to the university (including repayment of the DMU Global bursary). Visit our visa information page to learn more.