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How to Apply for International Court of Justice ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme
Requirements for ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme Qualification
In making its selection, the Court seeks candidates of diverse nationalities.
To be eligible, candidates should be 31 years old or younger at the start of their fellowship. This requirement may be waived only in special circumstances.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent results in their legal studies, and an interest in public international law through their studies, publications and/or work experience.
Candidates must have an excellent command, both written and orally, of at least one of the two official languages of the Court (English and French); a working knowledge of the other language is considered an asset.
Only universities can nominate candidates. The Court does not accept applications from individuals. While it is possible to nominate a single candidate, the Court encourages universities to propose more than one nominee.
Aim and Benefits of ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme
- Each nominating university must agree to fund the stipend, health insurance and travel costs of its candidate, if selected.
- Although the Court does not stipulate the amount of the stipend to be paid, it should be sufficient to provide for a minimum standard of accommodation and subsistence in The Hague and should ensure that the selected candidate can benefit fully from his or her experience at the Court without the burden of financial hardship.
- The fellowship is not a self-funded internship, and candidates without adequate financial support from their nominating university will not be eligible.
- The Court will facilitate visas, if necessary, and provide working facilities, but it cannot offer financial support
How to Apply for ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme
An online pre-screening questionnaire must be completed by the nominating university.
The university must also designate an authorized focal point through whom all application materials will be submitted.
Documents for ICJ Judicial Fellowship Programme
Following completion of the pre-screening questionnaire, the following six documents must be submitted for each candidate via the email address of the university’s authorized focal point, in the order below:
- Official letter of nomination from the university
- ICJ personal history form
Letters of reference - Official academic records
Writing sample - Candidate profile summary table
Further application instructions, as well as the ICJ personal history form and candidate profile summary table, will be included in the confirmation email sent to the authorized focal point upon completion of the pre-screening questionnaire.
Application Deadline
February 5, 2024
About International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ; French: Cour internationale de justice; CIJ), sometimes known as the World Court,is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN).
It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.
The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its rulings and opinions serving as primary sources of international law.
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