Applications are currently invited for the International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights Scholarships Program which will be made available to interested applicants who are seeking to study for a degree program at Geneva Academy – Switzerland.

The programme (60 ECTS) allows students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests. While core courses provide a firm grounding in public international law, IHL, international human rights law (IHRL) in armed conflict, international refugee law and international criminal law (ICL), optional courses explore cutting-edge issues like counter-terrorism, armed non-state actors, the rules governing the conduct of hostilities, the work of international courts and tribunals or the Islamic law of armed conflict.

Eligible Countries: Non-western countries

To be taken at (country): Switzerland

Type: Masters

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: We offer partial and full scholarships for our LLM. Partial scholarships cover tuition fees. Full scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses in Geneva for 10 months.

Duration of Programme: 10 months

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a strong academic record
  • Applicants must have a demonstrable interest in the subject
  • Applicants must have a full degree in law
  • matter of the programme (e.g. professional experience, internships, summer school, conferences attended, publications, etc.)
  • Applicants must have a strong command of English Language

How To Apply: You can apply via a straightforward online form. The online application comprises the following four steps:

  1. Decide whether to apply (1) without a scholarship, (2) with full scholarship; (3) with a partial scholarship
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Attach the required documents
  4. Submit your application

Make sure you have all the requested information and documents before starting your application!

Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information

Application Deadline: 31st January 2020

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