Regional Course in International Law in Thailand 2026
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Regional Course in International Law for Asia-Pacific 2026, organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, is a specialized training program designed for qualified professionals from the Asia-Pacific region. The course aims to strengthen participants’ knowledge of international law and the legal work of the United Nations through lectures and interactive seminars delivered by leading international law experts, academics, and practitioners.
The course will be held at the facilities of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 November to 16 December 2026, and will be conducted entirely in English.
Course Topics
- Introduction to International Law
- Law of Treaties
- State Responsibility
- Diplomatic and Consular Law
- International Peace and Security
- Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
- International Human Rights Law
- Law of the Sea
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Environmental Law
- International Trade Law
- International Investment Law
- International Law in the Asia-Pacific Region
Benefits
- Economy-class airfare for participants awarded a fellowship.
- Full coverage of accommodation costs during the course.
- Medical insurance provided for participants.
- Comprehensive training materials and course resources.
- A modest allowance to help cover certain living expenses.
- A certificate of completion awarded to participants who successfully complete the entire course.
- Opportunity to learn from leading experts, academics, and practitioners in international law.
- Participation in interactive discussions and networking with professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Reasonable accommodation arrangements can be provided upon request for participants with disabilities.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must have a legal background.
- Applicants should possess professional experience in the field of international law.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Participants must be able to attend the entire duration of the course.
- Applicants must be nationals of a United Nations Member State or Observer State within the Asia-Pacific region.
- Selection is based on the applicant’s qualifications, professional responsibilities, and the relevance of the course to their current work.
- The United Nations strongly encourages qualified women to apply.
- No specific age requirement is mentioned in the official program information.
Note: The course is open only to candidates from United Nations Member States and the UN Observer State located in the Asia-Pacific region.
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