Announcements: International Nuremberg Principles Academy Vacancy; AIIB Yearbook of International Law; Summer Programme on Countering Terrorism within a Rule of Law Framework; AUWCL LLM

1. Vacancy at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy. The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is a foundation dedicated to the advancement of the Nuremberg Principles and International Criminal Law (ICL). It is located in Nuremberg, Germany the birthplace of modern ICL, and is conceived as a forum and capacity building institution for contemporary issues in the ICL field. The Academy is now seeking to recruit a Senior Officer for Training and Capacity Building. For more information please see our website. 

2. AIIB Yearbook of International Law. The first edition of the AIIB Yearbook of International Law (AYIL) was launched at the AIIB Annual Meeting in Mumbai, India, and as with last year’s inaugural AIIB Legal Conference, was titled Good Governance and Modern International Financial Institutions. AYIL is hosted here and can be downloaded at this link (also, see table of contents). The 2018 AIIB Legal Conference, 5-6 September 2018, at AIIB Headquarters, Beijing, China, International Organizations and the Promotion of Effective Dispute Resolution, is open to academic participants. Academics interested in attending should contact the Chair of the 2018 AIIB Legal Conference, peter.quayle {at} aiib(.)org, no later than 20 August 2018. (Places are limited.)

3. Registration Open: Advanced Summer Programme on Countering Terrorism within a Rule of Law Framework. The Asser Institute in collaboration with the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) is happy to announce that registrations are now open for the Advanced Summer Programme on Countering Terrorism within a Rule of Law Framework. This Programme, which takes place from 27 – 31 August 2018, seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects of counter-terrorism and to offer an in-depth look at the challenges that come with adopting and implementing counter-terrorism measures while ensuring respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. More information about the course can be found at here. 

4. AUWCL LLM in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. American University Washington College of Law’s Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently accepting applications for the LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. With online and residential course components, this program is designed for practitioners and other human rights professionals who wish to pursue advanced studies in international human rights law and humanitarian law alongside their existing work responsibilities. Get more information here.