Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships at University of Sydney, Australia 2012

International Master’s Scholarship offered in the Sydney Law School at University of Sydney, Australia 2012
Study Subject(s):Law
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: Sydney Law School Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
-Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master by Coursework program.
-Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
-Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.
-Not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships in 2011 to support outstanding international students undertaking a Master by Coursework program with the Sydney Law School. The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 January 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-13 Law & Society Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Law School, USA

University of Wisconsin Law School offers Law & Society Postdoctoral Fellowship for International Students  in USA
Study Subject(s):Law
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Wisconsin Law School
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
This fellowship is intended for early career social science and humanities scholars whose research contains a strong legal component and who plan to compete for a University teaching position in the U.S. market. Non-US citizens may apply, but must meet the stated criteria.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Institute for Legal Studies of the University of Wisconsin Law School will appoint a post-doctoral fellow for the 2012-13 academic year. We invite applications from scholars who are in the early (pre-tenure) stage of their career or whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. Eligibility is limited to humanities or social science scholars who work in the law and society tradition, for example, anthropologists, economists, historians, political scientists, and sociologists. Advanced ABD graduate students may apply, but the PhD must be completed before beginning the fellowship. The stipend will be $25,000, plus a research allowance of $5,000 and benefits that include health insurance. The fellowship is designed to support a scholar at an early stage in his or her career when, under prevailing circumstances, career pressures or teaching responsibilities might divert the individual away from research. At the Institute, the Fellow will be able to devote most of his or her time to research and writing and will find a sympathetic and critical audience to support that work. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence in Madison, to organize and lead a colloquium for graduate students, and to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute, which includes lectures, workshops, and conferences.

How to Apply: By post
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 9, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Internship ICC - International Criminal Court The Hague, The Netherlands

The International Criminal Court’s Internship Programme offers exciting opportunities for university graduates with a legal and non-legal academic background to obtain a practical experience related to their studies and interests within one of the organs of the Court: Presidency and Chambers, Office of the Prosecutor, and Registry.

The International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute, is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
The ICC is an independent international organisation. Its seat is at The Hague in the Netherlands.
Functions

Under supervision, interns will be assigned projects and tasks that are relevant to their academic background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and further develop their theoretical knowledge.
Duration and deadlines

There are yearly two terms for Internship placements for a period of 3-6 months. Term 1 starts in April and the application deadline is 1st of November. Term 2 starts in October and the application deadline is 1st of May.
Applicant’s competences

The Court is looking for enthusiastic graduate, undergraduate candidates (under 35 years of age) and students in the last year of their studies with an outstanding academic record.
There are many possibilities for applicants with academic background and/or working experience in sociology, political sciences, psychology, international law, social work, finance management, international relations, journalism, translation and interpretation or information and communication technology.
Applicants must have good oral communication and drafting skills in at least English or French. The knowledge of other languages relevant to the situations pending before the Court will be considered an asset.
A good standard of computer literacy is required.
Practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court may be considered an asset.
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