Deadline: April 12, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar 2024. UNOG organized the very first International Law Seminar (ILS) in 1965, in connection with the annual session of the International Law Commission (ILC), for a duration of three weeks. The 58th Session (2024) of the Seminar will take place from July 1-19, 2024
The Seminar takes place on an annual basis and 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. It also provides an opportunity for lawyers coming from different legal systems and cultures to exchange views regarding items on the agenda of the Commission.
The International Law Seminar is not intended to be an introduction to international law. Applicants must prove a sound knowledge of international law, on the basis of either their postgraduate studies or significant professional experience in the field. Twenty five participants from various Member States of the United Nations participate in ILS. As well as attending the meetings of ILC, participants are expected to take an active part in the discussions which follow lectures given by members of the Commission, officials of the United Nations or specialized agencies in Geneva and other speakers invited for the occasion.
Cost
- 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.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between 24 years and 38 years on 1 January 2024.
- The 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.
Application
Fill in the application form below and attach the following documents.
- Curriculum vitae containing the following information: Personal information, university education, degrees obtained, professional experience, academic working papers and main publications.
- Letter of motivation (minimum 400 words, maximum 800 words; including justification for any request for fellowship)
- Two letters of recommendation duly signed and dated 2024 with specific reference to the Seminar, from official sources (i.e. university, government or member of the International Law Commission).
For more information, visit UNOG International Law Seminar.
