In collaboration with the HLS Case Studies Program, HLS PILAC — including a team of current HLS student research assistants — is preparing a case study in which participants will be put in the shoes of legal and military decision-makers concerning civilian protection in partnered warfare. An initial draft of the case study was prototyped last spring in an HLS seminar. HLS PILAC is seeking 30 current HLS students to take part in a two-hour prototype of the case study on Wednesday, December 6th.

Overview of the Case Study

This case study aims to teach participants about some of the key legal and protective concerns that may arise in relation to contemporary partnered military operations (that is, activities in support of a party to an armed conflict). Some relevant background concerns have been raised by, for instance, the International Committee of the Red Cross (see link, link, and link). In this case-study prototype, participants will act — with an objective of promoting protection of civilians in armed conflict — as representatives of states and non-state entities evaluating whether (and, if so, under what conditions) to share intelligence with partners.

Eligibility and Commitment

HLS PILAC is seeking applications from current HLS students. In applying to so participate, applicants commit to: (1) reading the assigned materials in advance of the session (those materials will be distributed at least a few days before the prototype, and will likely take between 1.5 and 2.5 hours to peruse); (2) taking active part in the case-study prototype on Wed., December 6th from 5 pm to 7 pm; and (3) answering a short electronic survey that will be distributed after the completion of the prototype.

No course credit will accrue to participants. Nor will participants be remunerated.

How to Apply

To apply to participate in this prototype, fill out and submit the form below. Please note that we anticipate more applicants than available spaces; we will notify only those students who have been accepted to participate. Questions may be directed to pilac@law.harvard.edu.

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