American University Washington 2022 Human Rights Essay Award

The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law.

• Table of Content
• About American University Washington College of Law
• Human Rights Essay Award
• Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Essay Award
• Requirements for Human Rights Essay Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About American University Washington College of Law

The spirit of our tradition lies in the hearts and minds of our community members, who are dedicated to the professional advancement and well-being of our students and alumni, and who strive to “Champion What Matters,” locally, nationally, and internationally. Here at American University Washington College of Law, you meet the world where you will practice your profession. The world has become essentially borderless, where economic, political, and social changes require innovative legal analysis and solutions. We equip our students in unique ways to navigate this new reality.... continue reading

Human Rights Essay Award

Application Deadline	31 Jan 2022
Country to study	United States
School to study	American University Washington College of Law
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	American University Washington College of Law
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Essay Award

The Award in each case will consist of:

• A full scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options
• Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C*
• Housing at the university dorms
• Per diem for living expenses
• The best articles may also be published in the American University International Law Review

*In 2021 the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law was held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Academy reserves the right to determine if the 2022 Program will be held virtually. 

Requirements for Human Rights Essay Award Qualification

• This Awards is open to all lawyers around the world regardless of their nationality!
• ONLY participants with a law degree Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) o equivalent by the submission due date are eligible to enter the competition. 
• Shall have a demonstrated experience or interest in international human rights law.  
• Have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the 2022 topic: ¨Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts, Responsibilities, and Opportunities. ¨
• Shall remember the essay must be an academic article with proper citations.

Application Deadline

January 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to American University Washington College of Law on www.wcl.american.edu to apply

For more details, visit American University Washington website.