Law visit to Auschwitz and Krakow
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 03/02/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Business and Law
Ref: 10009319
Dates
Departure Date: 09/06/25
Return Date: 12/06/25
Costs
£350: the estimated cost for travel, accommodation and visits (Auschwitz-Birkenau £39; Oskar Schindler's factory £28) (excluding any support). Students will also be required to pay for: food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £200
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel booked by DMU
Travel: Flights 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: Students will be required to pay £150 as a contribution towards the cost of travel, accommodation and transfers (if included) after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Trip Profile
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Eligibility
Second and third year LLB students are eligible to participate on this opportunity and it would be particularly relevant for students with an interest in human rights, refugee law and international law. There are a maximum of 30 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommend to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
The atrocities in the second World War led to the implementation of international laws, conventions and treaties to ensure the world would never see these happen again. This trip will take students to the concentration camps in Auschwitz-Birkenau so they can understand the foundations and importance of international law in ensuring a peaceful and just contemporary society. After the visit, the group will participate in reflective session with their trip leads to unpackage the groups experience and to connect the visit to international law.
There will be a second visit to Oskar Schindler’s factory, a museum commemorating the Holocaust. A former enamelware and munitions factory, it showcases the efforts of Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save 1,200 Jews during World War II – and is described by the museum as a sobering yet enlightening experience.
The purpose of the trip is to educate students on the historical context of our international laws by taking them to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp which saw the extermination of 1.1 million Jews by the Nazi regime. Whilst it is a harrowing experience, it is one that will enable students to gain a greater understanding of post-war Europe and confront the capabilities of mankind.
Why take part?
This is a trip that will develop students global awareness, contextual understanding, and knowledge of the historical context of the international laws in force today.
Learning Objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop knowledge, skills, and competencies that enhance your studies. It is hoped that in addition to understanding the context of International Law, students will have a greater understanding of contemporary societal issues, and the importance of a democratic society. Participants will be given pre-reading/pre-viewing of relevant historical materials to help contextualise their experience.
Cultural Activities
Students will spend a day visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. In their spare time they will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Krakow which is seeped in history and offers a vibrant nightlife and beautiful food. Highlights include the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral which has witnessed many coronations and burials of Poland’s monarchs, and the nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine – one of Poland’s most popular tourist attractions.