Posted by What Is This Judicial Fellowship Programme?
Judicial Fellowship Programme (formerly known as the University Traineeship Programme) has provided by The International Court of Justice (ICJ) where it invites applications from eligible universities around the world for the 2023-2024.
The Fellowship Programme aims to improve participants’ understanding of public international law and of the Court’s procedures by actively involving them in the work of the Court and allowing them to build on their experience under the supervision of a judge.
The Judicial Fellows work on a full-time basis under the supervision of a Member of the Court and alongside the primary legal assistant of the judge. The Judicial Fellows can expect to attend the Court’s public hearings, research and write memorandums on legal questions or factual aspects of the cases pending before the Court, and perform other duties assigned by their judge.
When & Where Is The Fellowship Porgramme ?
The International Court Of Justice in The Hague (Netherlands) normally accepts up to 15 participants per year from various universities across the world.
The duration of the Fellowship is approximately ten months, from early September to June of the following year.
Note: The deadline for the submission of applications is 5 February 2023
Who is Eligible For The Fellowship?
Limit nominations of candidates are strongly encouraged by Universities who have shown excellent results in their legal studies and who have demonstrated an interest in public international law through their studies, publications and/or work experience.
English and French are the official languages of the Court , and participants must have excellent reading, writing and oral skills in at least one of them. A working knowledge of the second official language is an asset.
For Eligibility, candidates should be 31 years of age or younger at the time the Fellowship begins. This requirement may be waived in special circumstances. In making its selection, the Court seeks candidates of diverse nationalities.
Note: While it is possible to nominate a single candidate, the Court encourages universities to propose more than one nominee. The Court does not accept applications from individuals.
Important Links Related To The Opportunity:
CLICK HERE To Apply For The Fellowship.
CLICK HERE For The Official Notification.
CLICK HERE To Visit The Official Website.
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