American University Washington College of Law(AUWCL) 2022 Human Rights Essay Award for Lawyers Worldwide
Published: 10 Oct 2021
The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law.
The Academy will grant two Awards, one for the best article in English and one for the best article in Spanish. The topic for 2022 is Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts, Responsibilities, and Opportunities.
AUWCL Human Rights Essay Award
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Benefits of AUWCL Human Rights Essay Award
The Award will consist of:
- A full scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options.
- Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C.
- Housing at the university dorms.
- Per diem for living expenses.
- The best articles may also be published in the American University International Law Review.
Requirements for AUWCL Human Rights Essay Award
- Open to all lawyers around the world regardless of their nationality.
- Only participants with a law degree Juris Doctor, (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent by the submission due date are eligible to enter the competition.
- Shall have a demonstrated experience or interest in international human rights law.
- Have the flexibility to choose any subject related to the 2022 topic: ¨Climate Change and Human Rights: Impacts, Responsibilities, and Opportunities. ¨
- Shall remember the essay must be an academic article with proper citations.
- Essays should be no longer than 35 pages
Application Documents
- CV/resume in .doc or .pdf format (no more than three pages).
Application Deadline
January 31, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) on www.wcl.american.edu to apply
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