Interights
Paid Internship for Women's Property Rights Lawyer
London, October 2012 – March 2013

Interights is pleased to invite applications from lawyers working on Women's Property Rights in Africa for an internship as part of the development and implementation of its work. The six-month internship will begin in early October 2012.

Interights
Established in 1982, Interights works to promote respect for human rights through the use of law. We achieve this through a range of activities: strategic litigation through co-representation, legal support to applicants and third party interventions before international, regional, and national human rights courts and bodies; advising lawyers on the use of international and comparative human rights law before their domestic courts; building capacity through litigation partnerships, targeted training activities and internships, and through the dissemination of legal information. Thematically, our priorities are equality, security and the rule of law (including counter-terrorism), and economic and social rights (ESR). Interights currently focuses its activities in Africa, the Commonwealth, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia.

Work
This full-time placement will provide an opportunity for a lawyer with knowledge of women's issues and relevant law to develop their legal skills whilst assisting our programme with:
● Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and practice with respect to the protection of Women’s Property Rights;
● Preparation of materials for legal trainings and meetings on the application and development of standards in this context;
● Conducting research on the possibilities of using the sub-regional, regional and international human rights bodies to secure Women's Property Rights;
● Supporting the further development of Interight' Women's Property Rights work.
Where possible, the intern may attend meetings with human rights practitioners, human rights lectures in London or at other universities, or visit other international or national human rights organisations based in London or abroad.

Travel costs and stipend
Interights will arrange and pay for travel and visa costs. The intern will receive a monthly stipend of £1,300 pro rata. Accommodation is not provided but Interights can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.

How to apply
Before applying, applicants must read the attached person specification. Applicants must provide clear examples of how they meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification. To apply please send a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating two referees, a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand words and a completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications should be sent to Chloë Marong by email to jobs@interights.org quoting “Internship for a Women’s Property Rights Lawyer” in the subject field of the email. Due to the high number of applications for our internships we are unable to contact applicants that have not been short listed.

Closing date
The closing date for applications is 18 July 2012.

Interview
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.

Minority Rights Group International

Internship Conflict-prevention programme

London, mid-July 2012 (3 months)

Minority Rights Group International, an international NGO campaigning worldwide with around 130 partners in over 60 countries to ensure that disadvantaged minorities and indigenous peoples, often the poorest of the poor, can make their voices heard, is looking for an intern to work on its conflict prevention programme, focusing mainly on work on Sri Lanka.

Work

● You will primarily be responsible for research and new media /campaigns work. The role involves research on human rights problems affecting minorities in Sri Lanka, including researching the media for coverage of issues affecting minorities and researching reports and statements put out by international and national organizations on the country’s human rights situation;

● You will also be expected to support the conflict prevention team in networking activities with other international NGOs doing similar work, and organize events, liaising with in-country partners and activists working on minority rights. You will be expected to provide the team with administrative support. During this phase of work, there will be a component of new media and campaigns support required, including helping to design and set up a website and updating the site.

Experience required

● Experience in working in new media and campaigns. Preferably designing and working on a campaign.

● Developing a website and uploading information onto websites.

● Video and photo editing skills.

● Research skills.

● Working on Sri Lanka or South Asia and/or experience working in conflict prevention will be welcome.

● Knowledge on the political and human rights situation in Sri Lanka is also welcome.

● You should also have an interest in issues affecting minority rights and good administrative skills.

We also welcome ERASMUS candidates.

Expenses

MRG covers travel expenses (up to £8) and lunch (up to £4) daily.

Duration

The internship will be for at least three days a week and will begin in mid-July for a three-month period.

Procedure and deadline

If you are interested, please send a C.V. and brief cover letter explaining how your skills and experience would suit this position, to minority.rights@mrgmail.org before 12 July 2012. Please mark clearly in the subject area ‘conflict prevention intern application’.

European Foundation Centre

Vacancy Disability Thematic Network Officer

Brussels, 2012

The European Foundation Centre (EFC), an international membership association, wishes strengthen its team in the area of disability with a Disability Thematic NetworkOfficer.Page Content EFC activities in the disability field are aimed to promote and support philanthropy in this field by increasing awareness of foundation and corporate support in this area; strengthening the exchange of knowledge and good practice; facilitating networking and partnerships among stakeholders; enhancing the foundation community’s knowledge, skills and effectiveness in the field and mobilising stakeholders for further action.

About this position

The main role of the officer will be to contribute to the activities and initiatives developed within the Disability Thematic Network, including the European Consortium of Foundations on Human Rights and Disability and the Social Economy Europe’s Group on Disability. In addition, s/he will also be involved in other general EFC activities.

Job tasks are wide ranging and in addition to general administrative work, the person will also assist and participate in the following tasks: EFC and European Consortium of Foundations on Human Rights and Disabilities (Disability Thematic Network).

Management tasks

● Prepare internal Consortium meetings and ensure follow-up of the events including managing logistics, drafting documentation and minutes, and implementing any action points resulting from the meetings;

● Collaborate to implement the Consortium work plan (studies, seminars, High Level conferences, etc.);

● S/he will be responsible for liaising with Consortium Members on everyday matters;

● Cooperate with and contribute to other EFC Thematic Networks and initiatives whenever elements regarding disability are involved.

Communication tasks

● Developing and maintaining the external and internal communication tools developed within the framework of the Disability Project:

- Management of ARIADNE Funders Network;

- Preparing factsheets, leaflets, booklets, interim reports on the project’s activities when required;

- Developing a communication plan (promotional videos, articles, press releases, interviews...in order to increase the Consortium's visibility).

● Develop and contribute to the other existing EFC information and communication tools (EFC Thematic Network Newsletters and EFC website);

● When needed, represent the Consortium to European institutions and other key stakeholders in the field, as well as any other means to give visibility to its work (writing articles, press releases, etc.);

● Develop background materials as well as practical tools aiming to increase awareness on philanthropy in the field and promote the inclusion of disability-related issues in the EFC and among funders (such as practical guidelines);

● Ensure public representation of the Project and Thematic Network in events and meetings when required.

Information tasks

● Provide information and technical support to members’ initiatives related to disability;

● Monitor and follow trends and political and legislative initiatives related to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities both in the sphere of European institutions, UN system and EU Member States;

● Monitor and identify trends and players regarding philanthropy in the disability field, in particular grantmaking initiatives developed by foundations and corporate donors in the disability field at regional, national, European and international levels. Explore the possibilities for funders to provide input and create partnership with EU institutions;

● Keep track of relevant EU policy and legislative measures as well as resources, news and events in the non-discrimination and disability fields relevant to EFC work.

Other tasks

● Draft grant proposals and reporting for members on the project;

● Assist the Chair of the Consortium (Fundación ONCE) by drafting reports, press notes, articles and speeches both in English and Spanish;

● Draft annual narrative and financial report related to the Project itself and initiatives developed within its framework;

● Provide related administrative duties as required;

● Help with organisation of relevant sessions of the EFC Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Conference and the Autumn Assembly;

● Attend meetings organised by the EFC and other organisations (EU institutions, umbrella organisations, etc.).

Skills required

● University degree, preferably in the area of social science (especially law or political sciences);

● Excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English and Spanish is compulsory and French would be a strong asset;

● Sound knowledge of the European Union's structure. Knowledge of the disability field and/or philanthropy is a plus;

● Good networker with experience in liaising with a variety of actors;

● Excellent organisational, communication and writing skills;

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

● Ability to work under pressure and to deal with multiple priorities;

● Outgoing, enthusiastic, flexible person, with a committed and sensible attitude towards work;

● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Procedure and deadline

If you are interested in this position please send your motivation letter and CV before 11 July 2012 to Diane Gortz at Jobs@efc.be and to Maria Orejas Morejas@efc.be

Interviews

Interviews will take place on 19 July 2012.

Contact

Jobs@efc.be

European Court of Human Rights
2 Vacancies, Assistant Lawyer
Strasbourg, 2012

The European Court of Human Rights is looking for an Assistant Lawyer - Azerbeidjan and an Assistant Lawyer - Latvia under its Assistant Lawyers' Scheme. The Assistant Lawyers’ Scheme opens the doors of the European Court of Human Rights to legal professionals at the start of their career, giving them an opportunity to gain experience working within this European institution. They will benefit from regular working contact with experienced case lawyers, senior managers and the judges themselves. While dealing with individual applications originating from their own legal system and assisting senior colleagues in handling more complex applications, assistant lawyers benefit from the Registry’s in-house training programme and deepen their knowledge of the functioning of the European Court of Human Rights and the Convention case-law. The Scheme serves the twofold objective of bringing new talent to the Registry and contributing to greater awareness and understanding of the Convention in the legal profession throughout Europe as assistant lawyers advance in their careers elsewhere.

Location

Strasbourg, Registry of the European Court of Human Rights.

Required Nationality
Any member state of the Council of Europe

Contract and term
Fixed-term contract. The total length of employment under fixed-term contracts at the European Court of Human Rights will not exceed four years.

Job mission
The principal duties of an assistant lawyer consist of assisting more senior members of staff in the preparation of correspondence with applicants and draft decisions in standard form cases.

Key Activities

Under the authority of the Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights and of a Head of a Division, the post-holder performs legal duties and is responsible for the following:

● examining and dealing with applications in prima facie inadmissible cases and in cases which can be dealt with in a standard manner;
● drafting decisions, minutes, reports, notes and other documents;
● advising applicants, in correspondence or, if necessary, in interviews, on the conditions of admissibility of applications;
● attending the Court’s sessions and presenting applications;
● assisting one or more experienced case-lawyers, where necessary, in the preparation of Chamber cases for examination by the Court.

Competencies

Professional and technical competencies

● university degree in law of a standard permitting access, either on the basis of qualifications or after passing a competitive examination, to the judicial administration or legal professions in Azerbaijan;
● some professional experience acquired in the legal field in Azerbaijan would be an advantage;
● thorough knowledge of the Azerbaijanese legal system and ability to handle cases arising in other jurisdictions;
● knowledge of constitutional and of international law;
● ICT skills: ability to use current ICT tools;
● planning and work organisation.

Communication and linguistic skills
● very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the Council of Europe (English, French) and ability to draft legal texts therein clearly and precisely;
● excellent knowledge of Azerbaijanese (mother tongue level).

Interpersonal skills

● team work;
● co-operation.

Personal attitudes

● initiative;
● sense of responsibility;
● concern for quality;
● efficiency;
● accuracy.

Personal values:

● integrity, loyalty and conscience;
● discretion;
● independence and confidence;
● respect for diversity;
● commitment to the judicial independence of the Court.

Applications

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system. By connecting to our website http://www.coe-recruitment.com you can create and submit your on-line application.

Deadline

6 July 2012

(midnight Central European Summer Time).

Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO)

Internships

The Hague, 2012 (min. 4 months)

The Unrepresented Nations and PeoplesOrganization (UNPO), an international membership organization working in the field of human rights, self-determination, indigenous issues, democracy and nonviolence, representing over 50 nations, minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, is currently looking to hire new interns. UNPO’s worldwide activities are coordinated and implemented from the organization’s headquarters in The Hague and a regional advocacy office in Brussels. The interns would be expected to start in the coming weeks in the Secretariat office in The Hague.

Who can apply

Students and young professionals from all over the world, with degrees in international relations, political science, international law, development and political/social geography and a range of work experience have undertaken internships at UNPO.

Work

Interns are offered a unique work experience, with a wide range of responsibilities in a multicultural environment that uses English as the main working language. Each intern is given the opportunity to develop and implement their academic, organizational, political, and administrative and research skills.

Interns are expected to undertake tasks that include the organization of conferences, seminars and other events, the monitoring of United Nations and European Parliament processes, conducting research on UNPO Members, website updating and other administrative tasks as needed.

Interns are expected to have a mature and flexible attitude, display good time management skills, be able to undertake work independently and conduct accurate research. The internship involves high expectations of the intern, but in turn promises an equally rewarding experience.

Time

UNPO Internships are full-time for a minimum of four months. Starting dates are flexible but please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide any financial support for interns.

Required documents:

● Curriculum Vitae;

● Cover letter;

● Writing sample in English;

Intern requirements

Essential

● Genuine interest in and basic knowledge of minority rights, self-determination, indigenous peoples and human rights;

● Proven experience multitasking under tight deadlines, working under limited supervision and taking initiative;

● Proven experience running short term, self-directed projects;

● Fluent English (written and spoken) is required. Fluency in other languages, particularly Dutch, French or Spanish, would be an asset;

● Excellent writing and research skills – academic and journalistic;

● Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office;

● Full-time availability of minimum 4 months.

Desirable

● Knowledge of Dutch government, particularly mechanisms for drawing attention to marginalized populations and human rights abuses;

● Knowledge of the international structures available to assist oppressed or disadvantaged peoples, particularly the human rights mechanisms of the United Nations and the European Parliament;

● Prior experience working in an international environment;

● Working knowledge of other UN/EU languages and/or languages of our Members;

● Experience in project proposal development and fundraising.

Documents have to be sent to

Please email the required documents to hagueinternships@unpo.org.

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism & T.M.C. Asser Institute

Advanced Summer Course on Countering Terrorism

The Hague, 27-31 August 2012

The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) and the T.M.C. AsserInstitute are organising the Advanced Summer Programme in The Hague on Countering Terrorism in the Post 9/11 World.

For whom

This advanced programme is for graduate students and young professionals, interested in pursuing careers in counter-terrorism and related fields of work.

Objective

The objective of this unique summer programme is to provide participants with a deepened understanding of:

● the phenomena of violent radicalisation and terrorism;

● the contemporary methods to counter it;

● the applicable international legal framework.

Lecturers

The programme will be delivered by a team of international and national leading experts working in the field of counter-terrorism.

Fee

● Normal fee: 1.700 €

● Students: 1.550 €

This fee includes course materials and transportation to study visits.

The fee does not cover (international) travel costs, domestic travel to and from airports etc., (hotel) accommodation, insurance or other expenses. Participants must make their own travel arrangements to The Hague. These arrangements are the sole responsibility of each participant. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the fees are paid in full by the correct date. Details of payment method will be communicated to you after acceptance of your application.

No scholarships

There are no scholarships available for this programme; participants are responsible for paying their own tuition fee, travel costs and accommodation.

Venue

T.M.C. Asser Instituut, R.J. Schimmelpenincklaan 20-22, The Hague, The Netherlands

More information

Email: educationtraining@asser.nl

Registration

Link to register: http://www.asser.nl/icct2012

University of Nottingham
Residential Short Course – International Human Rights Law
Nottingham, September/October 2012 – December 2012 and/or January 2013 – March 2013 (3 months or 6 months)

The Human Rights Law Centre of the University of Nottingham offers an excellent three-month course (starting in September /October or January), designed to give an in-depth understanding of human rights standards across the world through seminars, guest lectures, workshops, visits, tutorials and conferences. It provides valuable insight and contextual knowledge of the practical operation of human rights law for those interested in human rights protection, from NGOs, international organisations, government, judiciary, police, charity or legal professions, academia, media and business.

A six month course version is also available, which includes either a three month internship at a non-governmental organisation (NGO) or in the Human Rights Law Centre, or further research study in the Centre.

Course Content
This course covers the breadth of international human rights standards and systems. Participants will take four compulsory seminar modules as well as LLM lecture modules. Courses are led by Prof. David Harris, former member of the European Committee of Social Rights and Prof. Michael O'Flaherty, member of the UN Human Rights Committee.

Induction Programme (Seminar)
● Study Techniques;
● Human Rights Treaties;
● Cases and Materials;
● Using IT in human rights research;
● Use of library resources;
● Meetings with personal tutor;
● Introduction to HRLC projects and staff;
● Presentation techniques;
● Welcome and networking event.

International Human Rights Law
This module covers the UN human rights treaties and declarations and the work of the UN Human Rights Council and UN human rights treaty monitoring bodies and Special Procedures. Emphasis is placed on giving an up-to-date account of the cases and other practice of the UN and regional bodies that interpret and apply these treaties. Emphasis will be placed on the most recent developments in the practice and reform of international human rights systems. Typical seminars include:
● UN Human Rights Council;
● Human Rights Treaty Bodies;
● UN Special Procedures.
There are also seminars on the regional human rights systems. Typical seminars include:
● European Convention on Human Rights;
● American Convention on Human Rights;
● African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

LLM Modules
Participants also take modules from the prestigious LLM programme. The School of Law is ranked in the top five UK Law Schools, receiving an ‘Excellent’ ranking in the latest national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). Our Professors and Lecturers are widely recognised to be world-leading experts in their disciplines. Typical modules would include:
● Access to Justice in International Law;
● Counter-Terrorism and International Law;
● Criminal Law and Globalisation;
● European Law of Human Rights;
● Fair Trials;
● Human Rights and Criminal Justice;
● Foundations of International Criminal Justice;
● Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights;
● Governance of the European Union;
● Human Rights Protection in the UK;
● Imprisonment and Human Rights;
● International and Comparative Penal Law and Human Rights;
● International Criminal Law: Institutions;
● International Criminal Law: Substantive Law and Process;
● International Human Rights Field Operations: Law in Practice;
● International Humanitarian Law;
● Introduction to International Human Rights Law;
● International Protection of Refugees and Internally Displaced People;
● Issues in Human Rights Law;
● Mental Disability and International Human Rights;
● Post-Conflict Situations and International Law;
● The Rights of the Child;
● World Trade Organisation Law and Policy.

Attendance at HRLC human rights lectures, seminars and conferences
● Short Course participants are invited to attend the regular HRLC programmes, in addition to other ad hoc events that occur throughout the year: Annual Conference November ; Paragon Lecture, December; Spring Lecture, January/February; Student Conference, March; Human Rights Film Series, every other Wednesday.
● Visits to institutions and NGO’s provide participants to engage with practitioners, in their work setting, experiencing the realities of prison life and management, witnessing a criminal hearing in the Criminal Court, meeting magistrates, police, prosecutors and NGO’s. A visit to the University of Cambridge is also organised. Typical visits include: Nottingham Criminal Courts, a prison visit, a local NGO visit; University of Cambridge visit
● Students have the opportunity to research and write a short research paper on a subject of their choice. The paper will be submitted towards the end of the programme.
● Short Course students will receive a certificate of attendance, accredited by the University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre.

Participants
The course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of human rights standards across the world, for those currently working in human rights or related fields, and for those entering such fields. Participants frequently come from NGOs, international organisations, government, charities, legal professions and academia. Places are limited to ten people in each course. Students from many countries worldwide have taken the course, including students from Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, DRC, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mongolia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, USA and Zimbabwe. Our Alumni includes graduate students, ministry of foreign affairs and Attorney General officials, prosecutors, judges, lawyers, ombudsmen, UN field operations, NGO and national human rights commission staff, army and police officers.

Language
As the programme is taught in English, participants are required to demonstrate an overall score of 6.5 in a British Council English Language Test or a TOEFL score of 600, or otherwise demonstrate sufficient English language skills.

Speakers
The Short Course programme speakers are carefully selected to include a balance of experts, practitioners and academics or researchers, many of whom work in practice and in academia, providing insight, practitioner experience and theoretical insight into the subjects they teach: their hands-on experience provides a unique environment for exchange and dialogue.
● Professor David Harris, HRLC Co-Chair;
● Professor Michael O'Flaherty, HRLC Co-Chair;
● Carla Buckley, Research Associate;
● Daria Davitti, PhD Candidate and former UNAMA Human Rights Officer;
● Professor Peter Bartlett, Professor of Mental Health Law and Project Director, Lesotho;
● Professor Alastair Mowbray, Professor of Public Law;
● Professor Therese Murphy, Professor of Law and Critical Theory;
● Professor Paul Roberts, Professor of Criminal Jurisprudence;
● Professor Dirk Van Zyl Smit, Professor of Comparative and International Penal Law;
● Professor Jeff Kenner, Professor of European Law;
● Professor Vanessa Munro, Professor of Socio-Legal Studies;
● Professor Noel Whitty, Professor of Human Rights Law;
● Professor Mary Footer, Professor of International Economic Law;
● Professor Nigel White, Professor of Public International Law;
● Dino Kritsiotis, Chair in Public International Law;
● Dr Olympia Bekou, Associate Professor and Head of International Criminal Justice Unit;
● Ralph Sandland, Associate Professor;
● Sandesh Sivakumaran, Lecturer in Law;
● Sangeeta Shah, Lecturer in Law.
In addition to regular Short Course speakers and trainers, a number of high profile, international experts and practitioners will hold seminars and workshops. In recent programmes guest speakers have included: Professor Brice Dickson, Queens University, Belfast; Helen Duffy, INTERIGHTS; Morten Kjaerum, Director, FRA, Vienna; Manfred Nowak, University of Vienna; William Schabas, University of Galway and Leiden, etc.

Method
The Short Course programme includes seminars, lectures, group work and presentations.
● The programme is taught in English: participants are required to demonstrate an overall score of 6.5 in a British Council English Language Test or a TOEFL score of 600 or otherwise demonstrate sufficient English language skills.
● Each student will be assigned a personal tutor in the first week of the programme, who will discuss the interests and goals of the student for the Short Course programme, directing them to relevant sources, and practices. Meetings will take place on a regular basis throughout the programme.
● The Short Course begins with a series of seminars on study techniques, including using the internet and online databases for human rights research. A tour of the world-class Hallward Library will take place, ensuring that participants are familiar with the library resources and its catalogue system.
● Reading materials will be distributed to Short Course students in advance of each seminar, and should be read before the session. The amount of time this will take will depend of the participants familiarity with the topics and reading in English, but should be approximately two hours.
● Short Course seminars provide an intimate environment for Short Course students; sessions are fully participatory, involving discussion, case studies and presentation. In LL.M seminars, students will have the opportunity to discuss human rights issues with LL.M students from many countries worldwide.
● Students will take four modules on the LL.M programme, where they will join lectures with the LL.M students. Lectures provide a detailed insight into each of the module topics, and benefit from the experiences of the postgraduate student community, alongside the expertise of the Lecturer/Professor.
● Students will also be invited to make presentations of their human rights work and interests, following a seminar that introduces presentation techniques.
● Students on the six-month programme who opt for an internship will liaise with the personal tutor to identify their interests, following which HRLC will arrange a placement.
● Visits to institutions and two NGOs help students to engage with practitioners, in their work setting, experiencing the realities of prison life and management, witnessing a criminal hearing in the Criminal Court, meeting magistrates, police, prosecutors and NGOs.
● Students on the six-month programme who opt to stay in Nottingham can choose to complete a three-month supervised research project, following discussions with their personal tutor.

Deadline
Since a maximum of ten students will be accepted on any programme, early application is encouraged. Application deadline: 1 September 2012.

Fees
● International participants: £2,950 (3 months) / £3,500 (3 months + internship, visa permitting) / £5,900 (6 months)
● UK and EU participants: £1,950 (3 months) / £2,500 (3 months + internship, visa permitting) / £3,900 (6 months)
● Successful applicants will be required to provide a fixed deposit of £500.00, upon receipt of the deposit, you will receive supporting documents and details of the programme.
● Applicants are responsible for their own travel arrangements, obtaining a visa if needed and should allow sufficient time to make these arrangements when planning their application.

Fellowhips
HRLC is occasionally able to offer Fellowships, through a competitive application process. These details will be advertised on the HRLC website and through a number of lists. Applicants are requested not to contact HRLC speculatively in this regard: emails in this regard will not receive a response.

Application
There is no specific application form. The following information must be sent by email or by post:
● Detailed and up-to-date CV;
● A 500 word statement indicating why you should be offered a place on the course;
● Brief details on how you would be funded;
● Applicants whose first language is not English: you must demonstrate an overall score of 6.5 in a British Council English Language Test or a TOEFL score of 600, or otherwise demonstrate sufficient English language skills.
Completed applications should be sent to: Miss Kobie Neita, Human Rights Law Centre, School of Law, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK; Tel: +44 (0)115 84 66309, Fax: +44 (0)115 84 66 579; Email: kobie.neita@nottingham.ac.uk. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact Miss Kobie Neita if you have any difficulty in meeting the application details above.

Travel and visa arrangements
Applicants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and visa (if applicable), and should allow sufficient time to make these arrangements when planning their application. HRLC will provide support to successful applicants in this regard, however, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure their arrival at the beginning of the programme.