Yuill Scholarship To Support The International Court Of Justice Traineeship Program

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Australian National University

Scholarship Details

Provider Name: Australian National University

Scholarship Name: Yuill Scholarship To Support The International Court Of Justice Traineeship Program

Description: The ANU College of Law in conjunction with the International Court of Justice in The Hague (the Netherlands), have developed a scholarship program to support a current student or recent graduate of the ANU College of Law to spend 9 months undertaking a traineeship with the Court. The scholarship will cover expenses while the ICJ trainee works as an associate to a judge of the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Study Level: Non award

Study Fields: Law

Subjects: International law, Public international law

Support Type: Cadetship

Offer Frequency: Annual

Annual Amount: $25,000

Annual Comment: The scholarship provides $25,000 towards the applicant's expenses (e.g. airfare, accommodation, insurance) for the 9-month period while undertaking the traineeship.

Length: 9 month(s)

Gender: Co-Ed

Eligibility: Applicants must be final year students in the ANU College of Law LLB program or JD program, or recent graduates (up to 5 years) of either of the programs. Selection is primarily on the basis of academic excellence in courses relating to public international law, with proven research and writing skills. Any other related achievements or experience, including work experience, international engagement, or contribution to the wider community will also be considered. Applicants are required to submit a letter of application, a CV, an academic transcript, 2 references, and a sample of their scholarly writing.

Study Location: Australia - Australian Capital Territory

Closing Date: Mid January

Other Details: The Court also requires proficiency in one of the Court's official languages (either French or English) and a very good working knowledge of the other.

Number Per Year: 1

Scholarship Website: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-supportt/yuill-scholarship-to-support-the-international-court-of-justice (opens in new window)