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FULLY FUNDED UNITED NATIONS REGIONAL COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR AFRICA

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Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

LOCATION: Ethiopia

The application process for the 2027 United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa is now open. Application deadline: 30 October 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

To qualify to be considered for the Regional Courses, candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law. Candidates must also be fluent in the language in which the Course is offered (English in 2027). The selected candidates are required to certify that they are able to attend the course in its entirety. The Regional Course accommodates up to 30 participants.

This Regional Course is open to candidates from Member States of the United Nations which are also members of the African Group.

When selecting participants for the Regional Courses, due consideration is given to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional duties, and to gender balance. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFIT:

The programme is fully funded. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the application and selection process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on candidates’ bank accounts.

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UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL LAW SEMINAR

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Application Deadline: 12 April, 2024

LOCATION: Switzerland

In connection with the seventy-fifth session of the International Law Commission to be held from 29 April to 31 May and from 1 July to 2 August 2024, the United Nations Office at Geneva is organizing the fifty-eighth session of the International Law Seminar, to be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 1 to 19 July 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Seminar is designed for postgraduate students in international law, young scholars, government officials as well as young lawyers in the field of international law, to widen their knowledge of both the work of the International Law Commission and of the codification and progressive development of international law. 

New candidates applying this year must be between 24 and 38 years of age on 1 January 2024.  This rule will be strictly applied. This year, 25 participants will be selected by the Selection Committee to participate in the Seminar. 

The International Law Seminar is not intended to be an introduction to international law. Applicants must prove sound knowledge of public international law, based on either their postgraduate studies or significant professional experience.

Candidates can apply online on the website (www.ilsgeneva.ch) between from 16 February to 12 April 2024. Applications received after 12 April 2024 will not be considered.  The Selection Committee will meet early May 2024 to select the participants.

BENEFIT:

While participation in the Seminar is free, the United Nations cannot cover the cost of travel or subsistence for all participants. A limited number of fellowships will be made available to participants from developing countries for travel and/or living expenses.

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