The Open Society Institute is accepting applications for the Justice Initiative Fellows Program at Central European University. The program offers a two year study and practical work experience that aims to develop a network of lawyers and activists working on human rights issues internationally.
Fellows spend their first year in a degree program at the Legal Studies Department of the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, with required coursework on human rights. Fellows also participate in a three-month internship with a leading European nongovernmental organization from January until March. Fellows spend their second year in their home country, working in human rights advocacy with their nominating organization.
Up to ten applicants will be selected to participate in the program beginning in fall 2011. Applicants from the following regions and countries are eligible: Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Central/South America.
The deadline to submit applications is 24 January 2011. For more information, visit this link.
