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Italy: International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology

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Country: Italy
Organization: UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Registration deadline: 28 Sep 2015
Starting date: 04 Nov 2015
Ending date: 23 Apr 2016

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE: 4 NOVEMBER 2015 - 23 APRIL 2016
Application deadline: 28 September 2015

Overview

The International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology (IEPILP) is organized by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in collaboration with the Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), Finland, and with the support of the Salesian University Institute of Turin and its CRIMELAB, Italy. The programme represents a unique opportunity for young professionals and post-graduate students who seek to expand their knowledge and develop cross-cutting proficiencies in the field of forensic psychology.

Programme structure with learning objectives and methodology

Following an engaging and interactive learning method that blends theoretical lectures and practical exercises, the International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology will be structured around four trial simulations related to the crimes of: homicide, rape, child sexual abuse and war crimes.

Each trial simulation will last five weeks and will be arranged in the following way:

  • 1st week: face to face introductory lectures
  • 2nd-4th week: group work on the assigned cases
  • 5th week: trial simulations and evaluation

During the simulations students will be divided into two groups (the composition of these groups will change throughout the programme), and each group will be assigned with a case to work on. Each group will be further divided into a defence team, a prosecution team, and a bench team.

Each trial simulation will deal with a particular type of crime: during the first simulation students will be presented with two homicide cases; during the second simulation with two rape cases; during the third simulation with two child sexual abuse cases; and during the fourth simulation with two war crime cases.

During the four simulations, participants will be asked to play the role of defence lawyers, prosecutors, judges and psychological experts, and will be able to critically engage and develop cross-cutting proficiencies in various areas such as:

  • Criminal profiling
  • Detection of signs of deception
  • Eyewitness testimony
  • Forensic neuroscience and genetic defence
  • Production of a forensic psychological evaluation
  • Investigative interviewing techniques with adults and minors
  • Cross examinations of expert witnesses

The programme will last six months, from 4 November 2015 until 23 April 2016. Classes will be held in an unparalleled setting at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy (4 Nov - 11 Dec 2015), and the remaining period at the Salesian University Institute of Turin (IUSTO), Italy (11 Jan - 23 Apr 2016).

Entry requirements

The course is intended for university graduates in Psychology, Law or other related academic subjects.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold at least a 3-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in one of the aforementioned areas;
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Fees and scholarship

General Fees

Tuition fees amount to are € 7,500 (inclusive of € 600 fee for enrolment at the Åbo Akademi University) and are required to be paid upon confirmation of acceptance by the selected candidate no later than: 6 October 2015.

Please note that

  • Fees do not cover additional expenses such as those related to VISA, travel, food, and accommodation
  • Fees are nonrefundable

Scholarships

A limited number of full and/or partial scholarships covering tuition fees may be available. Students, however, will be responsible for all other additional expenses. Scholarships will preferably be awarded to women and candidates from developing countries based on merit. Candidates requesting the scholarship will be selected by the Scientific Committee.


How to register:

All applicants should submit a duly filled application form, which can be downloaded here, together with all the required supporting documents mentioned in the checklist below.

The complete application must be received in electronic format only by the IEPILP Administrative Office at iep@unicri.itby 28 September 2015. Late applications may be considered at the discretion of the Scientific Committee.

Checklist
A complete application for the IEPILP the candidate will need to include all the documents listed below:

  1. Duly filled out**Application Form (in MS Word format only). The form can be downloaded here**.
  2. Motivation letter. A personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme, and outlining any relevant experience you have. The statement should be written in English and not exceed one page.
  3. Scanned copy of passport reproducing only the personal details and photo page(s).
  4. Official English certificate if available (see section on entry requirements).
  5. A certified copy of the Bachelor's (or higher) degree certificate(s) in its original language issued by the competent University.
  6. An official translation of the above certificate(s) into English if the original document(s) is not issued in that language. The official translation may be provided either by the relevant University or any other authorized official.
  7. A certified copy of the university transcript(s) of records of all University education studies completed so far (including present studies) in the original language, issued by the competent University(ies). The official transcript of records must include the following information: full titles of all the courses completed throughout the university studies; dates of completion of each course (or at the very least the overall time spent to complete the entire programme); grades obtained; credits awarded; and information on the grading scale used.
  8. An official translation of the above transcript(s) of records into English if the original document(s) is not issued in that language. The official translation may be provided either by the relevant University or any other authorized official.

IEPILP Administrative Office Contacts

E-mail: iep@unicri.it
Tel.: (+39) 011 6537 156 -- (+39) 011 6537 157 -- (+39) 011 6537 111
Postal address
IEPILP - UNICRI
Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10
10127 - Torino ITALY


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