Foundations

Traditional Course

This course will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of disaster management within the context of EU law. It will combine lectures and seminars, delivered in person, with a mixed-methodology approach that integrates both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.

Key Topics

• International legal frameworks on DRM and DRR, with a focus on the role of the UN and its agencies.
• EU-specific DRM and DRR frameworks: preparedness for future challenges.
• Rights of individuals before, during, and after disasters, including during the reconstruction phase.
• Legal considerations regarding the right to remain in one’s homeland, housing, and property in disaster contexts.
• Temporary and public housing issues post-disaster.
• Energy access in disaster-affected areas, addressing energy poverty concerns.
• Legal obligations related to mortgages and ongoing contracts in disaster-stricken regions.
• Protecting the rights of people with disabilities and marginalized communities during disasters.
• Supporting entrepreneurs through state aid in disaster-affected regions.
• The impact of disasters on EU values such as democracy and the rule of law.
• Extraordinary measures affecting the EU internal market and public procurement.
• The role of new technologies in enhancing disaster risk management capabilities.

Deep Dive

Seasonal School

A two-week school organized before the semester starts (winter, or summer, depending on scheduling needs). This intensive program will focus on a specific disaster law issue within the EU context, providing a flexible learning opportunity for students.

Key Topics

• Overview of disaster law principles and EU legal frameworks.
• Training on legal research, case analysis, and drafting memorials.
• Interactive sessions focusing on the basics of disaster management law, procedural law, and advocacy techniques.
• Case study discussions on real-life disaster scenarios.
• Introduction of a complex hypothetical case involving cross-border disaster scenarios.
• Team collaboration on detailed legal research.
• International cooperation, EU procurement laws during emergencies, and human rights in disaster contexts.

Application

Moot Court

An interactive moot court will allow students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a simulated legal setting. This activity will enhance argumentation skills, prepare participants for inter-university competitions, and foster a deeper understanding of disaster law in a collaborative and engaging environment.

PHASE 1: FOUNDATIONAL PHASE

• Assignment of teams (applicants, respondents, and judges).
• Training on legal research, case analysis, and drafting memorials.
• Case study discussions on real-life disaster scenarios.
• Students practice presenting arguments and receive feedback from instructors.

PHASE 2: ADVANCED PREPARATION AND CASE DEVELOPMENT

• Team collaboration on detailed legal research and drafting of initial written submissions.
• Students present and defend their arguments in internal preliminary rounds, with peer and instructor feedback.

PHASE 3: MOOT COURT COMPETITION AND FINALIZATION

• Review and revision of written submissions based on feedback from previous rounds.
• Final preparation of oral arguments, including mock presentations.
• Conduct of the full moot court simulation, including preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds.