Joint University Study Tour programme

Newcastle Law LLM students interested in a career in international trade have the opportunity to apply for the Joint University Study Tour programme.  

The JUST programme is an annual event held in Geneva, where students from universities across the globe work together to develop their skills and experience on international trade. 

The experience involves:

• mock negotiations on key global trade issues
• tours of major trade organisations and internationa trade law firms
• tailored sessions on current topics within international trade
• careers advice from experienced professionals

As part of JUST 2024, participating Newcastle University students spent a week in Geneva during which they engaged directly with international civil servants and diplomats and learned from world leading academics with expertise on international trade. As part of the activities  planned for them, they visited international organisations such as the World Trade Organisation and the International Trade Organisation and participated in negotiations and policy drafting simulation activities together with around 100 students from the other participating institutions. 

In the second week, Newcastle University students also got a unique opportunity to undertake  an internship in one of the foreign missions based in Geneva. In the past, our students undertook internships with the Embassies of the Maldives, Cyprus, Barbados, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the World Trade Organisation.