Deadline: 1 December 2015
The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeking applications from developing countries and countries with emerging economies for the United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in order to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.
The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.
The Fellowship Programme will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 27 June to 5 August 2016.
Benefits
- Fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the Fellowship Programme.
- Participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law.
- The selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.
- The Fellowship Programme will accommodate 21 participants from developing countries and countries with emerging economies.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application forms at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit International Law Fellowship.
