The TRAIL+ programme is interdisciplinary and emphasises the rules, regulations and institutions - both domestic and international - which govern foreign trade, investment, the operations of multinational enterprises, and the interests and roles of stakeholders. Courses consist of lectures and case studies offering students opportunities for classroom discussions and individual research.
Curriculum
For a full list of available courses, please refer to the TRAIL+ curriculum (link to the right).
Fall Semester Courses (14 September to 18 December 2020)
International Economics I (DAS)
16 September – 20 December
Lecturers: Octavio Fernandez- Amador, Doris Oberdabernig, Patrick Tomberger
ECTS: 15
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International Trade Regulation (LL.M./DAS)
14 September – 18 December
Lecturer: Michael Hahn
ECTS: 10
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International Investment Law (LL.M.)
14 September – 18 December
Lecturer: Rodrigo Polanco
ECTS: 5
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Research and Academic Writing Seminar
1 October, 5 October, 5 November, 26 November and 17 December
Lecturers: Peter Van den Bossche and Rodrigo Polanco
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Global Political Economy (DAS)
28 September – 21 January 2021
Lecturer: Manfred Elsig
ECTS: 5
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Global Economic Governance Seminars – Fall Series (DAS)
21 September – 23 December
ECTS: 1.5
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Every session features an expert lecturer. Please visit the Events page for a list of seminars.
**Other optional courses available at UNIBE
Winter Academy Courses (25 January to 19 February 2021)
WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation
25 – 29 January 2021
Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm (Central European time) with a take-home assessment on January 30
Lecturers: Anna Jerzewska and Roy Santana
ECTS: 3
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WTO Law on Anti-Dumping and Safeguard Measures
1 – 5 February 2021
Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm (Central European time) with a take-home assessment on February 6
Lecturers: Fernando Piérola and Edwin Vermulst
ECTS: 3
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WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
8 - 11 February 2021
Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm (Central European time) with a take-home assessment on February 12
Lecturers: James Flett and Luca Rubini
ECTS: 3
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The Law and Policy of Trade in Services
15 - 19 February 2021
Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm (Central European time) with a take-home assessment on February 20
Lecturers: Martin Roy and Jan Bohanes
ECTS: 3
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Spring Semester Courses (22 February – 4 June 2021)
International Economic Dispute Resolution (LL.M./DAS)
17 February – 31 May
Lecturer: Peter Van den Bossche
ECTS: 5
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International Economic Law and the Pursuit of Core Societal Values and Interests (LL.M./DAS)
17 February – 31 May
Lecturer: Peter Van den Bossche
ECTS: 5
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International Economics II (DAS)
17 February - End of March
Lecturers: Octavio Fernandez- Amador, Doris Oberdabernig, Patrick Tomberger
ECTS: 15
*Course description coming soon.
Development Economics (DAS)
End of March - End of May
Lecturer: Patrick Tomberger, Hugo Rojas-Romagosa
ECTS: 3
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Global Economic Governance Seminars - Spring Series
17 February - 31 May
ECTS: 1.5
Every session features an expert lecturer. Please visit the Events page for a list of seminars.
**Other optional courses available at UNIBE
Summer Academy Courses
*Below is an idea of what might be offered. Specifics still to be determined. More information and details about the second half of 2021 will be posted here soon. Thanks for checking back!*
WTO Law on TBT & SPS Measures
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Arthur Appleton and Christian Häberli
ECTS: 3
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Video message by Christian Häberli
Module I: Innovation and Intellectual Property Protection: Foundations and Challenges
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Thomas Cottier, Jayashree Watal, Matthias Käch, Kamran Houshang Pour, Erik Thevenod Mottet, Martin Girsberger, Julie Poupinet and Lucas von Wattenwyl
ECTS: 3
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Applied General Equilibrium Modelling on Trade Policy and Development
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Eddy Bekkers and Hugo Rojas-Romagosa
ECTS: 3
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Module II: Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Mira Burri, Thomas Cottier, Andreas Heinemann, Philippe Lionnet and Andreas Lobsiger
ECTS: 3
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Trade and Agriculture: New Challenges
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Lee Ann Jackson and Christian Häberli
ECTS: 3
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Video message by Christian Häberli
International Investment Law & Dispute Settlement: Current Developments
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Roberto Echandi and Georgios Petrochilos
ECTS: 3
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Trade and Sustainable Development
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Damian Raess and Dora Sari
ECTS: 3
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Trade and Gender
Course dates TBC
Lecturers: Elisa Fornalé and TBC
ECTS: 3
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End of term
WTI Moot Court (LL.M.)
*Preparation during term. Oral pleadings at the end of the school year.
Lecturers: Kaarlo Castren, Iryna Polovets, Svetlana Chobanova
ECTS: 5
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For questions about the curriculum, please contact the Academic Coordinator.
Faculty
TRAIL+ course offerings draw on a global, highly experienced faculty. For a list of lecturers, please see the in-house and external faculty lists on the WTI People page and visit the University of Bern Faculty of Law page.