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Admission Requirements

APPLY ONLINE (Available for Certificate, or Diploma)
*After May 1, there is a still a possibility to apply with a fee for expedited application.

In order to apply candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

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.

	American Bar Association Credit Current law students enrolled in universities in the United States can register in any of the courses of the Specialized Human Rights Program and receive academic credit recognized by the American Bar Association. Students accepted into an L.L.M. Program at WCL, or those planning to apply, may transfer these credits towards their degree. Contact the Law and Government Program or the International Studies Program for details. Apply for ABA Credit Costs
\	Diploma This option is only available for persons who already hold a law degree. Apply for Diploma Costs
	Certificate of Attendance Persons interested in the Specialized Human Rights Program who are not law students in the United States.Special arrangements can be made for international students interested in taking these credits for academic credit in their home countries. Apply for Certificate Costs
	Exam Policy Exams are only mandatory for Diploma seekers, participants transferring credits to their universities in their home countries or participants whose sponsors require them. Exam period will go from June 13 - July 5. Students will retrieve and submit exams electronically. Each exam has a time limit of 48 hours. All exams must be completed by 5:00 pm EST on July 5