The EU-IndoPac Jean Monnet Teaching Module

About the University

The Department of Studies in Law, established in 1973 at the University of Mysore, is a premier institution for legal education in Southern India. Renowned for its academic rigor, the department offers a distinguished two-year LL.M. program with specializations in Constitutional Law, International Law, and more.

About UCLouvain Saint-Louis Brussels

UCLouvain Saint-Louis Brussels, ranked 180th globally by QS, is an esteemed autonomous campus specializing in social and human sciences, located in Brussels, Belgium.

Founded in 1857, it was initially a public university under the French Community of Belgium before merging with the University of Louvain in 2017. It officially consolidated in 2023 under the unified name UCLouvain.

The institution’s roots trace back to the École de Commerce et d’Industrie, established in 1838, later evolving into the Institut Saint-Louis. Over time, it became an independent university, offering a rich academic legacy in philosophy, law, economics, and the arts.

About the Course

The EU-IndoPac Jean Monnet Teaching Module (40 hours) provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the EU’s policy and legal developments shaping the Indo-Pacific region.

This programme for the month of June examines EU-India investment relations and the legal landscape, focusing on the potential for Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) in the context of the European Green Deal and digital market regulations.

It explores how these factors can shape future investment strategies and economic partnerships. Additionally, this crash course is designed to equip the next generation of law and policy students with the knowledge and skills to understand the complexities of the EU’s evolving global role and its impact on the Indo-Pacific.

The programme is jointly organized by UCLouvain, IEE St Louis Belgium (ranked 180th in the QS World University Rankings), and the Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, India.

It is open to students (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, PhD scholars), as well as practitioners and experts from the Indo-Pacific region, offering a unique opportunity to participate with no tuition or registration fees.

The course will be held online from 2nd June to 4th June 2025, with an essay-type examination scheduled for 5th June 2025. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation issued by UCLouvain, IEE St Louis.

Program Outline

1st Unit: Introduction to EU Law

• EU Legal Order
• Legal Instruments
• Judicial Review

2nd Unit: EU Soft and Hard Legal Power

• EU Foreign Policy
• The EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
• FDI Screening Framework Regulation
• Foreign Subsidies Distorting the Internal Market Regulation

3rd Unit: EU and India

• Bilateral Cooperation with India through Free Trade Agreement
• Integration of Environmental and Labour Clauses in Free Trade Agreements

4th Unit: EU Digital Strategy

• Global Reach of EU Digital Regulations
• General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation 2016/679)
• Digital Infrastructures Regulations and Their Impact on the Indo-Pacific
• European Chips Act (Regulation 2023/178)
• European Data Strategy (2022/868)
• Data Act (2023/2854)

5th Unit: EU Digital Strategy (Continued)

• Digital Markets Regulations
• Digital Markets Act (Regulation 2022/1925)
• Digital Services Act (Regulation 2022/2065)
• Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation 2024/1689) Case Studies on the Application of the AI Act

6th Unit: EU Unilateral Rules Promoting Sustainable Trade with the Indo-Pacific Region

• EU Green Deal: From Climate Neutrality to Renewables
• EU Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
• EU Zero Deforestation Products Regulation
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
• Elimination of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

Eligibility

The EUIndoPac Jean Monnet Module Crash Course is specifically designed for students (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, PhD scholars), as well as practitioners and experts from the Indo-Pacific region. This prestigious program provides a unique and invaluable opportunity to engage with EU legal and policy frameworks, with no tuition or registration fees required.

General Details

• Venue: Saint-Louis Campus, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium
• Format: Online Teaching Program
• Dates: Monday, 2 June to Wednesday, 4 June 2025
• Time: 8:30 Brussels time (Brussels Time, CET),
• Total Duration: 40 hours (Intensive Interactive Unit)
• Exam Date: Thursday, 5 June 2025

Teaching Staff

The lectures will be delivered by distinguished academic experts with extensive international experience in EU law, policy, and their application in the Indo-Pacific region.

• Prof. (Dr.) Nicolas de Sadeleer, Full Professor, UCLouvain, St Louis, Belgium
• Prof. Sébastien Fassiaux, Lecturer, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

Registration Detail

To apply, applicants must submit their applications by 15 May 2025 in a single email with the subject line “EU-IndoPac Jean Monnet Module Training Programme June 2025” to dos@law.uni-mysore.ac.in. The notification of acceptance will be sent by 25th May 2025. The application must include the following documents:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), preferably a Europass CV
• Proof of English proficiency (minimum B2 level) or Upper Intermediate Level
• Confirmation of whether the applicant intends to participate online
• Register through the link given below this post

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact at sayedqudrathashimy@law.uni-mysore.ac.in or +91 9008813333.

Click here to Register.