• Hold a law degree either from a U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association or from a foreign law school with equivalent standards.
  
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to international affairs, government, political science, journalism or another field related to human rights.
  
• Be enrolled in a law degree program at a U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association or at a foreign law school with equivalent standards and have completed the first year.
  

• Exceptions: Persons with direct experience in the human rights field that do not hold a degree in a human rights related field or those currently pursuing a degree in a non-human rights related are eligible to apply. The committee will review academic and professional experience as well as the statement of interest in order to determine if the applicant is a good candidate for the Academy.

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