Description
This three-week program provides an intensive learning experience with face-to-face classes taught by over 35 world-renowned teachers. The program offers three different modalities for course completion: 1.Certificate of Attendance, 2.Diploma, or 3.ABA Credits.
All participants are required to attend the orientation session as scheduled in the program calendar. Registration is currently open and interested applicants can complete the online application process. Along with the application, a CV (maximum of three pages) and a one-page letter of interest are also required.
For more information on the courses, we recommend visiting our website. Please note that scholarships are only available for participants enrolled in the Certificate of Attendance track.
Students enrolled in universities outside the United States who seek to earn credits must send a letter requesting the credits and provide contact information for the registrar’s office in their institutions. We will send the final grades to the registrar's office, but the decision to award credit ultimately rests with the student's institution.
Participants who have passed the exams and are pursuing both the Diploma and Certificate of Attendance and planning to enroll in the LL.M. in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law may transfer up to eight credits from the program to their degree and pay the difference in rates.
Important Visa Information: Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive an admission document containing a letter that you must present to the American Embassy in your home country. Please note that this letter does not guarantee visa approval but may increase the chances of obtaining one. It is important to fulfill all the requirements specified by the American Embassy for applicants from your country of origin.
Please apply for a B1 visitor visa and not a student visa, as the processing time for applications can be lengthy. We advise you to begin the application process as early as possible.
The Certificate of Attendance is the only option available to persons interested in the program who are not lawyers or are not pursuing a US law degree.
This option is tailored to individuals who fall under any of the following categories:
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Law students enrolled in a university outside the United States
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Individuals who hold a law degree but prefer not to take more than three courses or to skip the exams entirely
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Individuals who hold a non-law degree from a university
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Law students in the United States who do not intend to obtain credits through the program.
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COSTS CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Administrative Costs: $270 USD*
Course Costs: Includes all materials:
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No. of Courses |
2023 Pricing |
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1 |
$1,650 |
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2 |
$2,526 |
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3 |
$3,412 |
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4 |
$4,266 |
*The rates listed in the table above include the inclusion of administrative expenses.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Attendance Policy for participants requires them to attend 90% of the classes to receive their Certificate of Attendance. For courses lasting 14 days, participants can only miss two classes, and for courses lasting 10 days or less, they can only miss one class. If a participant is tardy twice, it will count as one absence. Participants with more than two absences will not receive their Certificate of Attendance.
Exams are not mandatory for participants who choose the Certificate of Attendance, unless they intend to transfer credits to their home university.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Scholarships are now available for participants who apply for the Certificate of Attendance modality. However, exemptions are not available for those who apply for the Diploma or ABA Credit modalities. The amount of scholarships is limited, and they will be awarded based on the evaluation by the Application Evaluation Committee. Please note that only complete applications that cover all the costs and contain all the required documents will be reviewed by the Evaluation Committee. Partial exemptions will only cover the program course costs and not other expenses such as travel, lodging, food, and additional expenses incurred during the stay.
The scholarships are applicable to those who are registered for two or more courses and are available to alumni, members of partner institutions, individuals who demonstrate a financial need, and current and former participants of the Inter-American Human Rights Competition. To apply for a scholarship, applicants must submit a letter of interest outlining their circumstances and explaining why they require financial assistance. You will be responsible for the costs of travel, lodging, food and any other additional expenses that you incur during your stay.
Scholarships Applicable to the Certificate of Assistance modality
Elizabeth Abi-Mershed Inter-American Human Rights Competition Scholarship 2023:
If you have participated in the 2023 Elizabeth Abi-Mershed Inter-American Human Rights Competition or previous editions, you may be eligible to receive a partial scholarship for the Summer Program. To initiate the application process, please submit your application, resume or CV (maximum 3 pages), and a letter of interest.
It is important to mention your participation in the contest in your application, as the scholarship will only be granted after verifying your participation with the Contest coordinator.
The scholarship allows you to take advantage of a special offer: two courses for the price of one ($1,650), or the equivalent of two courses for three or four courses ($2,526). Please note that the scholarship only applies to the Certificate of Attendance modality and does not cover additional accommodation costs or personal expenses.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity and look forward to reviewing your application.
1 . #IAMOOT SCHOLARSHIPS for the Advanced Studies Program 2023
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No. of Courses |
2023 Pricing |
Competition Participating rates |
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1 |
$1,650 |
$1,650 |
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2 |
$2,526 |
$1,650 |
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3 |
$3,412 |
$2,526 |
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4 |
$4,266 |
$2,526 |
2. Scholarships for the Advanced Studies Program 2023 are available for alumni
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No. of Courses |
2023 Pricing |
Competition Participating rates |
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1 |
$1,650 |
$1,650 |
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2 |
$2,526 |
$1,650 |
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3 |
$3,412 |
$2,526 |
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4 |
$4,266 |
$2,526 |
3. Scholarships for Officials of the Inter-American System for the Advanced Studies Program 2023
4. Scholarships for members of partner institutions for the Advanced Studies Program 2023
5. Scholarships for Merit for the Advanced Studies Program 2023
Email us at hracademy@wcl.american.edu for more information on these scholarships.
This option is only available to individuals with a law degree.
The participants registered in the Diploma modality must take a minimum of 3 courses and complete a minimum of 64 class hours.
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In addition to the certificate of attendance to the program, the participants in this modality will receive a diploma after completing the exams indicating the courses successfully passed.
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Registration for the Diploma is limited to 35 candidates.
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Participants can enroll in a fourth course, if they wish, at no additional cost.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Attend 3 of the conferences and/or panels organized as part of Human Rights Month by the Academy
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Attend at least one of the site visits organized by the Academy to international organizations (If conditions allow)
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Submit a 5-page essay on a human rights issue of your choice as part of the program's activities
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Present the paper submitted before a panel comprised of peers, faculty members and human rights experts
- DIPLOMA COSTS:
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Administrative Costs: $270 USD*
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Course Costs: Includes all materials:
Three or four courses - $4,520
*The rates listed in the table above include the inclusion of administrative expenses.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
All participants are expected to attend 90% of all course sessions. This means you can only miss two class sessions for 14-day courses and one for shorter courses. Two late arrivals will be considered an absence. If you miss more than two classes, the course will not be included on your Diploma.
ABA Credit
This option is only for students currently enrolled in law schools in the United States. Students can register in any of the courses and receive academic credits recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA). Credit Students will also obtain a certificate of completion upon consistent attendance of all classes. Credit students who complete three or more courses, will receive a diploma certifying successful completion of courses and exams.
COSTS
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Tuition Per Credit: $2,411 (each course is 2 credits)*
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Administrative Fee: $270
*The rates listed in the table above include the inclusion of administrative expenses.
The Geneva practicum is organized by the program on International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy which combines legal, diplomatic, and social scientific approaches to the study of multilateralism. The program explores juridical, political, economic, and other dimensions of international organizations as they face the challenges of globalization and global governance. The theory and practice of contemporary international organizations, law and diplomacy is taught through courses, conferences, as well as experimental learning and substantive interactions with officials in international organizations in Geneva.
Human rights courses usually offered in Geneva:
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The International Labor Organization: Decent Work Agenda
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Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law: Current Challenges
Participants of the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian law, who complete a minimum of two courses and enroll in two other human rights courses through the Program on International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy in Geneva, receive a diploma indicating they have obtained a “Practicum in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law” for their participation in both programs. Additionally, both programs will separately grant a Certificate of Attendance.
Costs in Geneva:
$3,950* for two courses, which includes housing and transportation in Geneva. Participants are responsible for their airfare, daily expenses and for the processing of the necessary visas.
*This projection is based on the costs in previous years, and costs may increase for the upcoming year.
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The application process may vary slightly based on the modality in which you plan to enroll. However, for both the Diploma and Certificate of Attendance modalities, it is required to submit all necessary documents and pay the program fees.
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For participants interested in completing the courses for credit:
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For the participants interested in taking the courses for academic credits, the following must be completed and/or submitted:
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WCL students do not need to apply, just register for classes directly with Eagle Services.
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Letter of good conduct and permission from your university to enroll in the program offered by American University Washington College of Law.
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Request for admission to visiting student
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For the Certificate and Diploma you must complete the following:
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Statement of interest no longer than one page
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Résumé no longer than three pages
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Online application form
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