If you are a legal professional looking to deepen your expertise in international law, applications for the United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme 2025 are now open. Organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, this prestigious fellowship offers a unique opportunity to study at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, alongside renowned international law scholars and practitioners.
UN International Law Fellowship Summary
Location: Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands
Host Institution: Codification Division, United Nations Office of Legal Affairs
Target Group: Legal professionals, particularly government officials and teachers from developing countries and emerging economies
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: 30 June to 1 August 2025
Application Deadline: 26 February 2025
Start Date: 30 June 2025
Eligible To: Professionals with a legal background and fluency in French.
The UN International Law Fellowship Overview
The Fellowship Programme is a comprehensive summer course designed to provide in-depth training on core topics of international law. Participants will attend lectures and seminars led by distinguished scholars and practitioners and engage in interactive discussions to foster collaboration and understanding.
Structure and Curriculum
Morning sessions: Public international law lectures at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Afternoon sessions: Seminars and discussions organized by the Codification Division.
Topics Covered
The topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the Codification Division may include:
Introduction to international law
Treaty law
International responsibility
International peace and security
Peaceful settlement of international disputes
Diplomatic and consular law
International human rights law
International humanitarian law
International criminal law
International environmental law
Law of the sea
International trade law
International investment law
🌐 For more information on the curriculum, visit the website of The Hague Academy of International Law.
ℹ️ Participants will receive extensive training materials and are required to attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Financial Arrangements
Full coverage of travel expenses in economy class.
Accommodation during the programme.
Medical insurance for the duration of the fellowship.
Training materials and registration fees for The Hague Academy's public international law session.
A stipend to cover living expenses.
Access to world-class training facilities at the Peace Palace.
ℹ️ NOTE: Self-funded positions are also available. These participants are responsible for all associated costs, but they will receive free training materials.
Eligibility Criteria
Legal professionals with professional experience in international law.
Fluency in spoken and written French is mandatory (certification required for non-native speakers).
Ability to attend the programme in its entirety.
Application Procedure
Complete the application form in French (typewritten).
Provide a “Letter of Transmission” signed by a senior official of your institution.
Submit proof of French proficiency (e.g., diploma, language test certificate, or relevant work experience).
Email the following documents to [ilfp@un.org]:
- A scanned copy of the signed original application (PDF or JPG).
- An electronic MS Word version of the application.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 26 February 2025.
Selection Process
Selection is based on candidates' qualifications, professional duties, relevance to their work, geographic distribution, and gender balance. Preference will be given to applicants from Member States that have not recently participated in the programme.
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