The Munich Advanced Course in International Law (MACIL) is an English-taught summer course that offers an opportunity for students and young professionals to dedicate approximately two weeks to intense and in-depth study of international law. Lectures are given by renowned experts of international law.
The MACIL class comprises between 20-30 students, allowing for a close exchange of ideas between lecturers and students. The programme brings together participants with different academic backgrounds, including advanced undergraduates, master's and PhD students, and young professionals, representing over 20 nationalities annually.
For more information and regular updates, please check the official MACIL webpage.
The 2025 course will take place from August 5 - August 14. It will be dedicated to the question of
'International Law in an Era of Uncertainty: Challenges, Prospects, and Options'
Further details regarding the 2025 programme (schedule, lecturers etc.) can be found on the MACIL webpage.
The 2024 course took place from July 30 - August 9. It was dedicated to the question of
'Saving this Generation from the Scourge of War – What is the Role of International Law?'
Further details regarding the 2024 programme (schedule, lecturers etc.) can be found on the MACIL webpage.
The MACIL summer school is partner of the Erasmus Mundus Master in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (ILGSPD).
For more information regarding this programme, please refer to the ILGSPD-webpage.
Head of Programme
Prof. Dr. Christian Walter
Academic Contact
Ms Narin Nosrati
Administration Contact
Ms Jasmin Puschner