Public International Law and Human Rights Scholarships, Latvia

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Deadline: 15 March 2011
Open to: students with an undergraduate degree in law or comparable degree coming from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and South Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia regions
Scholarship: full for selected students

The Riga Graduate School of Law announces Scholarships for an LL.M degree in Public International Law and Human Rights funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI). Eligible students currently are invited to apply for the Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) Public International Law and Human Rights Programme. The programme provides expertise in Public International Law and Human Rights and also offers courses in European Law. The programme is competitive and very prestigious. The Programme is based at the RGSL located in Riga, Latvia. It is available to individuals with bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or related fields (or will be awarded a degree prior to admission to the programme), obtained in at least four years long studies, if basic knowledge in law and corresponding work experience is acquired; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or other related fields, if basic knowledge in law and corresponding work experience is acquired. The 2011/2012 Programme starts in September 2011.

The purpose of these scholarships is to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence in law or a comparable field of study and have a demonstrated commitment to work in the field of public law, human rights, or public service.

Eligibility

Applicants must:
1. Satisfy standard RGSL entry requirements (with respect to educational background and English proficiency);
2. Have experience in the fields of public international law or human rights for a minimum of one year;
3. Indicate in the application: current place of employment and specify in detail the applicant’s plan to return to work in the field of public service after completing the LL.M programme.
4. Eligible countries: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, South Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia; Central Eurasia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Application process

Applicants for scholarship must fill out a current OSI SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

The following documents should be attached to the application form:
1. A certified copy of the diploma/degree and diploma/degree transcript with an English translation.
2. Official results of English competency exams: TOEFL, Institutional TOEFL or IELTS not older than 3 years. The required minimum result is 525 points for TOEFL (for a computer test – 196; Internet based test – 69-70) and 5.5 for IELTS.
3. A passport copy.
4. 2 (two) recommendation letters from a professional or academic contact describing the applicant’s academic record, achievements and activities (research, community service, and programme development) in Public International Law, Human Rights or related discipline;
5. A letter of motivation from the applicant that describes the insights he or she gained from achievements and activities (research, community service, and programme development) in Public International Law or Human Rights. The limit is two pages with 1.5 spacing (Times New Roman).

Contact

You can obtain additional information about the RGSL, application procedure, studies curriculum and practical issues from Anda Lesina, the Head of Study Department.
Telephone: +371 6703 206, +371 6703 200.

The official webpage.

14 thoughts on “Public International Law and Human Rights Scholarships, Latvia”

    1. Dear Gulmira,

      applicants from Kazakhstan are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Regarding the admission, this scholarship is available to individuals with bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or related fields (or will be awarded a degree prior to admission to the programme), obtained in at least four years long studies. Have in mind that the 2011/2012 Programme starts in September 2011.

      In you need additional information about the RGSL, application procedure, studies curriculum and practical issues you should contact Anda Lesina, the Head of Study Department.
      Telephone: +371 6703 206, +371 6703 200.

      Good luck,
      Sanja
      Mladiinfo

    1. Hello Ana,

      I am afraid that you are too young since in the conditions you need to have bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or related fields obtained in at least four years long studies, or to be awarded a degree prior to admission to the programme having in mind that the 2011/2012 Programme starts in September 2011.

      Best regards,
      Sanja
      Mladiinfo

  3. My name is Musa Bjarkatari from Kosovo ,how ever I'm studying law in Malaysia. I have a question regarding English. Since the language of the university is English do i still need to take TOEFL or similar to it. And in case i do not need what proof should i show.

    Kind regards

    Musa

  4. I am Tendai from Zimbabwe.I wished to paticipate on this scholarship only to find out that African countries can not participate. I am a holder of a Bsc Hons degree in Sociology and gender development studies, please inform me if there are other similar scholarships in Human rights that i can apply or if i am also eligible to apply.

    1. Dear Tendai,

      on the very top, it is clearly said:
      Deadline: 15 March 2011
      Open to: students with an undergraduate degree in law or comparable degree coming from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and South Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia regions
      Scholarship: full for selected students

      I can do whole lot nothing about it.

      There are a lot of scholarships for people from Africa. http://www.mladiinfo.com/2011/01/11/one-world-sch…
      Also, try to check this list of universities offering Human Rights courses: http://www.humanrightstools.org/courses/masters.p…

      Good luck,

      Kristina,
      Mladiinfo

    1. Dear Imran,

      I am sorry to inform you that Pakistan is not Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, nor does it belong to South Eastern Europe or Central Eurasia regions, which means, that, unfortunately, you may not apply.

      Regards,

      Kristina,
      Mladiinfo

  7. Hello,

    I just wanted to ask if it possible to apply for scholarship if I am from Belarus but get bachelor degree in EHU (Lithuania). And which costs this scholarship will cover?

    1. Hi, lawyer,

      well, the scholarship is "full for selected students", which usually means the tuition fee, accommodation, some pocket money and
      About your eligibility:
      "students that hold an undergraduate degree in law or comparable degree and are nationals of the countries listed under the heading „Eligibility Requirements”."
      As far as I know, you hold the undergraduate degree in law and are a national of one of the countries listed above:)

      Get down to applying.

      Good luck,

      Kristina,
      Mladiinfo team

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