This is our first, in what will become a monthly fixture on the blog, summarising events and opportunities relevant to our readership. To submit an item for inclusion on this list, contact the Editors-in-Chief at [email protected].
Jobs
Legal Consultant at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials)
General call for legal consultants (at all levels, including experts) to assist the Chamber’s judges prepare and finalize the appeal judgment Case 002/02. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. For further details, see: http://www.unakrt-online.org/vacancies/legal-consultants-all-levels-including-experts
International Arbitration Associate (2+ years post admission experience)
Associate position available at a global law firm based in Melbourne. Applications can be made through Montgomery Advisory. For further details, see: https://www.montgomeryadvisory.com.au/full-listing/?ads=3784845
Solicitor/Caseworker – Refugee Advice and Casework Service
Position available for a solicitor to provide legal assistance to people seeking asylum and refugees in an immigration setting. Applications close 10 October 2021. For further details, see: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/racs/solicitor-caseworker-3?categories=35&page=2
Research Fellow in Law: Human Rights – UNSW
UNSW is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral fellow to assist on the implementation of the ‘Improving the Regulation of Modern Slavery and Access to Remedy: Learning from Experience’ project within the Australian Human Rights Institute. Applications close 11 October 2021. For further details, see: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2716589246/?referenceId=ByteString%28length%3D16%2Cbytes%3D450d72d1…b6f5b7b7%29.
Assistant Protection Officer – UNHCR
Position available to assist the UNHCR’s multi-country representation team in Canberra on a full-time basis. Applications close 14 October 2021. For further details, see: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/aulca/assistant-protection-officer?categories=35&page=2
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Gender, Peace, Security – Monash University
Monash University is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to assist on a research project associated with the UN Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Applications close 14 October 2021. For further details, see: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/618285/post-doctoral-research-fellow-gender-peace-security
Internships
Remote Internship with the Coalition for the International Criminal Court
Assist the CICC International Secretariat on a range of tasks relating to the International Criminal Court, the general work of the coalition and the Assembly of States Parties. Deadline to apply is 15 October 2021. For further details, see: https://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/sites/default/files/cicc_documents/CICC_Volunteer_2021_final.pdf
Internship at Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials)
Internships between April 2022 – June 2022 are now accepting applications. Deadline for applying is 30 November 2021. For further details, see here: http://www.unakrt-online.org/recruitment
International Justice Program Intern at Human Rights Watch
HRW is calling for applications for its January-May 2022 internship in its International Justice Program. The internship is based in New York, however, remote arrangements may be possible. Applications due 19 October 2021. For further details, see: https://boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightswatch/jobs/5576004002
Opportunities
Law Council of Australia International Law Essay Competition
The International Law Section of the Law Council of Australia is running an essay competition for studies in the law of the South Pacific. Entries are required to explore an international law issue relevant to the South Pacific. Entries close on 29 October 2021. For further details, see: https://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/international-law/international-law-section-essay-competition-for-studies-in-the-law-of-the-south-pacific
Melbourne Journal of International Law Call for Submissions
Submissions are invited for volume 23(1) of the Melbourne Journal of International Law, to be published in June 2022. Submissions are due by 31 January 2022. For further details, see here: https://law.unimelb.edu.au/mjil#submissions
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law – Human Rights Essay Award
Essay competition topic for 2022 is ‘Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts, Responsibilities, and Opportunities’. Submissions due 31 January 2022. Open to law graduates across the world and the prize for best submission includes a full scholarship to the Program of Advances Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, travel expenses to Washington, living expenses and accommodation.
Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarships
University students looking to complete up to two semesters abroad in Asia to forge new links between Asia and Australia can apply for the scholarship, valued up to $12,250. Applications close 29 November 2021. For further details, see here: https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/scholarships/asian-exchange/#section2
Cambridge International Law Journal: A Tribute to Judge James Crawford Call for Papers
The Cambridge International Law Journal welcomes contributions on the responsibility of states and other subjects of international law. Submissions due by 24 October 2021. For further details, see: https://opiniojuris.org/2021/09/14/events-and-announcements-13-september-2021/
Events
Early Career Panel on International Investment Agreements and National Impacts
The International Law Association (Australian Branch) will be hosting its final early career international lawyer virtual panel on international investment law, featuring speakers Caitlyn McKenzie, Zhenyu (Zoe) Xiao, chair Associate Professor Jeanne Huang (University of Sydney Law School) and commentator Dr Jonathan Bonnitcha on 7 October 2021. To register, see: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-investment-agreements-and-national-impacts-tickets-170399557664.
Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi on Gender, Women and Leadership at the International Criminal Court
This event is organised by the Minerva LAW Network. Dr. Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi is a former International Criminal Court judge and president and will be leading a talk on gender, women and leadership at the International Criminal Court. Event is online on 8 October 2021 at 11:00 British Standard time. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silvia-fernandez-de-gurmendi-on-gender-women-and-leadership-at-the-icc-tickets-174450685697
Conference on ‘International Criminal Law before Domestic Courts’
The University of Vienna and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights is hosting this conference in Vienna from 14 to 16 October 2021. The event will be livestreamed and registration is free. To register, go to: https://www.iclconference21.com/registration
Private International Law and Intellectual Property: The ILA Kyoto Guidelines
The Centre for Asian and Pacific Law at the Sydney Law School and the International Law Association (Australian Branch) are hosting a virtual panel on the Kyoto Guidelines adopted at the 79th Conference of the International Law Association featuring Professor Toshiyuki Kono, Professor Gyooho Lee, Professor Vivienne Bath and Associate Professor Jie (Jeanne) Huang. To register, see: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/private-international-law-and-intellectual-property-tickets-171695484817.
Kaldor Centre Virtual Conference 2021: Whose move? Addressing migration and displacement in the face of climate change
The Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law is hosting a virtual conference from 19-21 October 2021 addressing issues in migration and displacement in the face of climate change. To register, see: https://www.kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au/event/kaldor-centre-virtual-conference-2021-whose-move-addressing-migration-and-displacement-face
The profound challenges facing COP 26 and the UNFCCC
The International Law Association (Australian Branch) and Melbourne Climate Futures based at the University of Melbourne will be holding a virtual expert panel featuring Professor Jacqueline Peel, Professor Robyn Eckersley, Associate Professor Malte Meinshausen and chair the Honourable Justice Nicola Pain on 26 October 2021. To register, see: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-law-of-climate-change-profound-challenges-facing-cop26-tickets-177620647137.
Corruption and Human Rights Sanctions in Australia: What to Expect?
The Australian National University Transnational Research Institute on Corruption is hosting an event on corruption and human rights sanctions in Australia. Speakers include Geoffrey Robertson QC (Doughty Street Chambers), Anna Bradshaw (Peters & Peters) and Adam Masters (Transnational Research Institution on Corruption). Event will be conducted via webinar 1t 7pm AEST on 27 October 2021. Register here: https://lawschool.anu.edu.au/event/webinar/corruption-and-human-rights-sanctions-australia-what-expect