United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme

The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs.

Objectives

• The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core topics 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 is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations.

Course Content

• The Fellowship Programme consists of participation in lectures and seminars in international law organized by the Codification Division as well as in the Public International Law Session at The Hague Academy of International Law.
• The lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division are delivered by eminent scholars and practitioners in international law from different regions and legal systems. The curriculum may include seminars on the following core topics: Introduction to international law, treaty law, international responsibility, law of diplomatic and consular relations, international peace and security, peaceful settlement of international disputes, international human rights law, law of the sea, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, international environmental law, international trade law, and international investment law.

Format and Training Materials

• The Fellowship Programme is conducted in the form of interactive seminars and discussions to allow a maximum exchange of views. A comprehensive set of training materials is provided to each participant at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme. Full engagement by participants in the diverse discussions is expected. Certificates are awarded to participants who complete the Fellowship Programme in its entirety.

Participation/Qualifications of Applicants

• To qualify for the Fellowship Programme, 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 Programme is offered (English in 2024). The selected candidates are required to certify that they are able to attend the Fellowship Programme in its entirety.
• The Fellowship Programme will accommodate 20 participants from developing countries and countries with emerging economies.

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