Call for Applications
Nuremberg Summer Academy for Young Professionals 2022 – Anglophone Edition
The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is pleased to announce that applications for the seventh edition of its Nuremberg Summer Academy are now open. Young lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and academics are invited to apply to the 2022 edition, which will be held online, from 1 to 12 August 2022.
Each year, the Nuremberg Summer Academy, a two-week intensive summer course, provides young professionals with an invaluable opportunity and stimulating learning experience to acquire or deepen their knowledge of substantive and procedural aspects of international criminal law. Guided by leading international experts and practitioners, the participants will acquire practical knowledge on the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of core international crimes. ´
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the programme will be held online. The two-week intensive summer course will be divided into two parts: (1) live lectures, and (2) guided self-study time via Moodle, including daily quizzes and assignments. The live sessions will comprise eleven lectures, as well as group assignments, followed by interactive discussions.
The program will be organised around one main case study. Lectures and self-study time will provide both an academic and practical perspective of international criminal law, while group assignments and interactive discussions strengthened the learned skills in practical assignments
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants should be young professionals with a minimum of three years of professional experience working as prosecutors, judges, lawyers, or other legal professionals or working on research projects or teaching international criminal law, or other relevant disciplines at accredited universities.
- Applicants should be proficient in spoken and written English.
- Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in law to be eligible, and a Master’s or PhD degree in the relevant field as an asset.
- Applicants should possess a basic understanding of international criminal law and/or international humanitarian law.
- Applicants should be able to participate full time and be available for the entire duration of the program.
New
The Nuremberg Academy is holding two editions of its Summer Academy: the Nuremberg Summer Academy in English and l’Académie d’été de Nuremberg in French. For the Francophone edition, please find more details on the application process here.
Please note that applicants may only apply to one Nuremberg Summer Academy, either the Anglophone Edition or the Francophone Edition.
Priority will be given to young professionals directly involved in (or likely to be directly involved in) the investigation or prosecution of core international crimes, and to young professionals from conflict and post-conflict states. Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographic representation.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Interested applicants are kindly requested to fill in the online application form by 17 January 2022 – midnight CET. Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview in February-March 2022.
Fees and Scholarships
Participants are not required to pay any course fees.
Certificate
Certificates of attendance will be awarded to participants on the last day of the program. Full time attendance during the entire program is required in order to receive a certificate.
Further information
Please check the FAQ.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact: summeracademy@nurembergacademy.org.