United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa 2027

The United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in cooperation with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

The Regional Course is scheduled to be held in person at the facilities of the ECA in Addis Ababa, from 15 March to 7 April 2027 and will be conducted in English. The course will accommodate up to 30 participants, including a limited number of spaces for self-funded participants.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship
• Requirements for United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship

For those participants receiving a fellowship, the fellowship will cover

• Travel
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Medical insurance
• Training materials.
• Fellowship recipients will also receive a modest stipend to cover other living expenses in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships.

There will also be a limited number of spaces for self-funded participants. With the exception of training materials, self-funded participants bear all costs associated with their participation in the Regional Course (e.g. travel, medical insurance, accommodation and living expenses).

Requirements for United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship Qualification

• To qualify to be considered for the Regional Courses, candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law. Candidates must also be fluent in the language in which the Course is offered (English in 2027). The selected candidates are required to certify that they are able to attend the course in its entirety. The Regional Course accommodates up to 30 participants.
• This Regional Course is open to candidates from Member States of the United Nations which are also members of the African Group.

Interview date, Process and Venue for United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Africa Fellowship

• When selecting participants for the Regional Courses, due consideration is given to the candidates' qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional duties, and to gender balance. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the application and selection process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on candidates’ bank accounts.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Downloads:

• Brochure (English| French)
• Application form (English only)

If you have any additional questions, you are welcome to contact the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs at [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit United Nations webpage.