United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) 59th Session of the International Law Seminar 2025 – YOA

Deadline: April 22, 2025

Applications are open for the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar 2025. The fifty-ninth session of the International Law Seminar will happen at the United Nations Office at Geneva in reference to the seventy-sixth session of the International Law Commission (ILC). The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) has organized the International Law Seminar (ILS) yearly since 1965, held over a 3-week interval together with the annual session of the International Law Commission (ILC).

The ILS is particularly designed for postgraduate college students, rising students, authorities officers, and younger practitioners in the subject of worldwide regulation. The objective of the Seminar is to reinforce individuals’ understanding of the work of the International Law Commission, in addition to the codification and progressive growth of worldwide regulation. Additionally, the Seminar offers a singular OPPORTUNITY for authorized professionals from various authorized traditions and cultural backgrounds to interact in significant dialogue on issues into account by the ILC.

Eligibility

• Open to postgraduate college students, rising students, authorities officers, and younger practitioners in the subject of worldwide regulation. 
• Applicants should be between 24 and 38 years of age at the time of the Seminar. This age requirement will likely be strictly enforced, and any deliberate misinformation relating to age will lead to disqualification from the application course of.
• Applicants should reveal a robust data of the topic, both by postgraduate research or substantial skilled expertise. 

Application

Complete the application type and connect the following paperwork.

• Curriculum Vitae: Include the following particulars: private info, tutorial background (together with levels obtained), skilled expertise, tutorial papers, and vital publications.
• Motivation Letter: A letter of motivation (between 400 and 800 phrases), clearly stating the causes to your curiosity in the seminar and together with justification for any request for fellowship help.
• Two Letters of Recommendation: These should be signed and dated 2025, and particularly reference your application to the Seminar. The letters ought to come from official sources, corresponding to universities, authorities our bodies, or members of the International Law Commission.

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For extra info, go to United Nations Office at Geneva.