The American University Washington College of Law’s Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is accepting applications for its new LL.M. in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Essay Award, and a summer Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.
1. LL.M. International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Apply to the LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law. American University Washington College of Law is ranked among the top law schools in International Law and it is the only Law school in the U.S. to offer a hybrid LL.M. program in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law with online and residential course components. This unique LL.M. is designed for practitioners and other human rights advocates with two years of experience who wish to pursue advanced studies in international human rights law and humanitarian law alongside their existing work responsibilities. AUWCL has built an outstanding reputation in this field and it is highly recognized around the world. Moreover, its unique location in Washington D.C. offers unparalleled opportunities to legal professionals from the U.S. and around the world. Students will meet world-renowned human rights experts who will become professional contacts for future work related opportunities.
The program is currently accepting new students for the Spring 2015 semester. At $1802 per unit, this program is an exceptional value. Scholarship opportunities are also available for students who qualify. Deadline is December 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted after the deadline if space is available. To learn more about the program contact us at: humanrights@wcl.american.edu, 202-274-4356. LEARN MORE & APPLY
2. Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law - Call for Submissions
Are you interested in attending an all-expense paid 3 week summer program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law taught by over 39 world-renowned practitioners and academics at American University Washington College of Law? Well, now is your chance! Submit an essay to the Human Rights Essay Award Competition and you could be the lucky winner to receive a scholarship to attend the 2015 Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. This year’s topic is “Transitional Justice, International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law” and the deadline to submit is February 1, 2015. Participants have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the assigned topic. The best articles may be published in the American University International Law Review.
This annual competition sponsored by the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law. The Academy will grant two Awards, one for the best article in English and one for the best article in Spanish. The Award in each case will consist of: a scholarship to the Academy’s Program of Advanced Studies, travel expenses to Washington D.C., housing at the university dorms and a per diem for living expenses. For detailed guidelines about the award please visit: www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/hraward.cfm or contact us at: hracademy@wcl.american.edu
3. Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law – Application opens December 1, 2014
The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is pleased to announce that the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will be accepting applications beginning December 1, 2014. The program will take place from May 26 to June 12, 2015. This Program offers 18 courses in English and Spanish lectured by over 39 scholars of relevance in the field of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and gathers more than 150 participants from more than 25 different countries and with different levels of professional experience. The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law provides through this Program the unique opportunity to learn and interact with judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Special Rapporteurs of United Nations, members of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and professors from all over the world. The Program is offered in three categories which include the modality of Certificate of Attendance for lawyers, law students and HR professionals of any country, ABA Credits for U.S. students and finally, the Diploma Course that is offered to a select group of 35 law professionals who fulfill the admission requirements. The application form for this program will be available at https://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy. For more information please contact us at: hracademy@wcl.american.edu.
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*DISCLAIMER: The ABA SIL IHRC is not in any way affiliated with American University Washington College of Law’s Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law or any of the program enumerated and described above. Please contact AUW College of Law directly (hracademy@wcl.american.edu) if you need additional information or have any questions regarding its programs or this announcement.
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