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Call for Applications – UN International Law Commission (ILC)

The International Law Commission (ILC) of the United Nations is launching a call for applications to establish a reserve list of research assistants in the field of public international law.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Hold a PhD in public international law, or a Master’s degree with at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience;
  • Be fluent in English, French, or Spanish (spoken and written); knowledge of another official UN language, particularly Arabic, is considered an asset.

Application File:
Candidates must submit the following documents by April 15, 2025, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

  • Completed UN P.11 form
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • Samples of academic publications

 Applications will be reviewed three times per year: April 15, June 15, and August 15.
Selected applicants will be placed on a 3-year reserve list, from which they may be recruited based on ILC needs.

 Remuneration will follow UN consultancy regulations (ST/AI/2013/4).

For more information, download the application document.

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