Description

The United Nations Regional Course is intended for professionals whose responsibilities involve international law. Participants deepen their knowledge and apply it within their home institutions after returning. A strong application therefore explains the connection between current duties, the training and the work to be undertaken afterwards. Institutional nomination and availability for the entire course are central requirements. Completing only one part of the application does not constitute a complete submission. Profile: Nationality of a UN Member State that also belongs to the African regional group. Legal education and professional experience in international law. Fluent English and availability for the entire course, supported by the nominating institution. Support: Selected fellows receive travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance and training materials plus a modest allowance. Self-funded participants meet their own expenses except training materials. Application: Complete part one through the Microsoft Forms link in the official 2027 application document. Complete part two, obtain the signatures and email it to [email protected] after submitting part one. Deadline for the complete two-part application: 30 October 2026.

Official source and verification

Official source

United Nations Office of Legal Affairs

https://legal.un.org/poa/rcil/africa/application.html

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Verified on October 21, 2026

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Next revalidation: Oct 28, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Nationality of a UN Member State that also belongs to the African regional group.
Legal education and professional experience in international law.
Fluent English and availability for the entire course, supported by the nominating institution.

Application procedure

Complete part one through the Microsoft Forms link in the official 2027 application document.

Complete part two, obtain the signatures and email it to [email protected] after submitting part one.

Name the file “Last Name, First Name – RCIL Africa 2027” and attach language evidence when applicable; both parts are required.

Programme and activities

Funding and benefits

Selected fellows receive travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance and training materials plus a modest allowance. Self-funded participants meet their own expenses except training materials.

Timeline

Deadline for the complete two-part application: 30 October 2026.
Course: 15 March–7 April 2027; participants undertake to attend all activities and return to their country of residence.

Application file

Online first part and the official eight-page second part completed in English.
Signed Letter of Transmission and Recommendation from the relevant institution or supervisor, included in part two.
English proficiency evidence where the native language or language of instruction is not English; scanned signed original.

Selection and commitments

Selection considers qualifications, professional duties, relevance and gender balance.
Nomination must identify a fellowship or self-funded place; nomination alone does not secure funding.

SkillReFlex tips

Arrange institutional signatures early and explain how the course supports concrete professional responsibilities.

Anti-fraud and caution

The UN charges no application or selection fees and does not request bank-account information for selection.

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UN Regional Course in International Law for Africa 2027