ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy
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One of the ECSL’s most prominent activities is the ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy, welcoming students at all academic levels as well as select young professionals currently active in the space or related sectors. Now in its 33rd year, the course has built a vast global network of alumni.
The 33rd ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy will be hosted by the ECSL National Point of Contact for Estonia, the Institute of Law at Tallinn University of Technology and will follow the overarching topic of 'Cybersecurity in the context of space law and policy' from 18-29 August 2025.
Throughout the course, participants will attend lectures delivered by academics, practitioners from international and national space organisations, and technical specialists. While topics change each year, the curriculum generally covers the international, regional, and national legal and policy frameworks that govern space activities and their applications. The primary goal of the summer course is to spark participants’ interest in this specialised area of law and policy, while equipping them with a solid foundational knowledge to support their future professional careers or further academic research.
Participants have the opportunity to meet highly qualified experts, to learn from their experience and to visit the premises of companies operating in the space industry or intergovernmental bodies, as well as other entities active in the space sector.
The course will also feature a mandatory group project. Participants will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during their lectures and present to a judges' panel on the last day of the course.
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The International Institute of Air and Space Law is the national point of contact in the Netherlands. students enrolled at Dutch universities have until 22 June 2025 to apply for the ECSL summer course. Applications must be sent by email to airandspace@leidenuniv.nl.