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XLIII Course on International Law

XLIII Course on International Law

Date: October 3 to 21, 2016
Type of course: Face-to-face.
Venue: JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro Hotel, Ave. Atlântica 2600, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
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Course on International Law

The Course on International Law is an event organized annually since 1974 by the Inter-American Juridical Committee and the Department of International Law of the Secretariat for Legal Affairs (SLA) of the Organization of American States. Currently, the length of this Course is three weeks, and it takes place in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, every August.

The Course on International Law has a different main topic every year and constitutes an opportunity to promote the exchange of ideas and to generate an open dialogue about issues of particular relevance in the area of international Law. Several prestigious professors from the Americas and Europe participate giving lectures during the Course.

The OAS offers annually scholarships for young professionals from all OAS member States with a degree on international law or international relations. The announcement to apply for scholarships is published every year before the beginning of the Course. The requirements are included in the announcement. .

Classes given during the Course are published in [annual volumes].


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