Apply for the 2024 International Court of Justice Judicial Fellowship in the Netherlands

Fellowship Overview:

  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: The Netherlands
  • Deadline: February 5, 2024

About the Fellowship:

The ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme of the International Court of Justice provides a unique opportunity for law students and young lawyers to work alongside the Court’s judges. The program aims to enhance participants’ practical understanding of public international law and the Court’s procedures.

Fellowship Type:

  • Type: Fellowship
  • Application Deadline: February 5, 2024

Value & Duration of Award:

  • Judicial Fellows work full-time under the supervision of a Member of the Court.
  • Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting memorandums, attending hearings, and performing duties assigned by respective judges.
  • Trust fund awards benefit candidates from developing countries nominated by universities without financial means.
  • Salary details are not disclosed but expected to be covered by sponsors.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme, candidates must:

  • Be 31 years old or younger at the fellowship’s start.
  • Demonstrate excellent legal study results and an interest in public international law.
  • Have proficiency in at least one of the Court’s official languages (English and French).

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should follow these steps:

  1. The Programme expects universities to nominate candidates.
  2. The Court does not accept individual applications; universities are encouraged to propose more than one nominee.
  3. The submission deadline is February 5, 2024.
  4. The Court aims to make final decisions on candidate selection by April 2024.

Required Documents:

Candidates must be prepared to submit the following documents:

  • Official letter of nomination from the university.
  • ICJ personal history form.
  • Letters of reference.
  • Official academic record.
  • Writing sample.
  • Candidate profile summary table.

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