The United Nations Regional Course in International Law for Latin America and the Caribbean takes place in person at ECLAC in Santiago, Chile, from 12 May to 4 June 2027, in English, for up to 25 participants. Fellowship recipients receive economy travel, accommodation, medical insurance, training materials and a modest stipend, and the deadline is 15 December 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the official course page, brochure and application form and set out every condition below. This is a United Nations legal training course: it is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), and it is listed in the Others category.
What the Regional Course Is
🏛️ Organisers: the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, in cooperation with the Government of Chile and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
📍 Venue: the facilities of ECLAC in Santiago, Chile
🗓️ Dates: 12 May to 4 June 2027
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Places: up to 25 participants, including a limited number of spaces for self-funded participants
📜 Certificate: awarded to participants who complete the Regional Course in its entirety
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Where the Course Comes From
The Regional Courses run under the United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law. The Programme of Assistance was established by General Assembly resolution 2099 (XX) of 20 December 1965 to contribute towards a better knowledge of international law as a means of strengthening international peace and security and promoting friendly relations and cooperation among States.
Course Objectives
The Regional Courses provide high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners from different regions and legal systems, on core topics of international law and on topics of particular interest to the countries of a region. The interactive sessions let participants share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on legal matters in the region.
The courses are intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations.
Course Content
📚 Format: seminars delivered by eminent scholars and practitioners in international law
🧭 Regional topics: other topics of particular interest to the region, including the law and institutions of the ECLAC region
The curriculum includes seminars on these core topics:
📖 Introduction to international law
🖋️ Treaty law
⚖️ State responsibility
🤝 Diplomatic and consular relations
🕊️ International peace and security
🧩 Peaceful settlement of international disputes
🧑🤝🧑 International human rights law
🌊 Law of the sea
🩹 International humanitarian law
🔎 International criminal law
🌱 International environmental law
🛒 International trade law
📈 International investment law
Format and Training Materials
The course is conducted as interactive seminars and discussions to allow a maximum exchange of views. Participants are expected to take part in the discussions. A comprehensive set of training materials is provided to each participant at the beginning of the course.
Who Can Apply
🎓 Background: a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law
🗣️ English: fluency in spoken and written English is required
🌎 Countries: open to candidates from the Member States of the United Nations that are members of the Latin American and Caribbean Group
📅 Availability: selected candidates must certify that they can attend the Regional Course in its entirety
🌐 Language proof: applicants whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not English must submit proof of their language abilities and a valid language certification
The course is aimed at qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law.
Selection Process
When choosing participants, the organisers give due consideration to the candidates' qualifications, the scope of their professional duties, the relevance of the training to those duties and gender balance. Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Costs, Fellowships and Self-Funded Places
🎁 Application and selection: the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage and does not require information about candidates' bank accounts
✈️ Fellowship recipients: economy class travel, accommodation, medical insurance and training materials
💵 Stipend: fellowship recipients also receive a modest stipend for other living expenses, in accordance with United Nations fellowship policies and procedures
🧾 Self-funded participants: a limited number of spaces; apart from training materials, they bear all costs, including travel, medical insurance, accommodation and living expenses
How to Apply
The application has two parts, and if only one is received the application will not be considered.
1️⃣ Part one: complete the online form
2️⃣ Part two: complete the eight-page application form document, preferably as an electronic MS Word file in English and typewritten, and email it after submitting the online form; send the signed original as a PDF or JPG scan
🏷️ File name: [Last Name], [First Name] – RCIL LAAC 2027
✍️ Letter of Transmission: must be completed and signed by a senior official of the institution that presents the candidate's application
🗒️ English evidence: candidates whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not English must submit evidence of their ability to follow lectures and seminars in English, such as a diploma of courses conducted in English, a language test certificate or extensive work experience in English
All responses should be clear and as detailed as possible. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline are not considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Regional Course in International Law for Latin America and the Caribbean free?
The United Nations charges no fee at any stage of the application and selection process. Fellowship recipients have travel, accommodation, medical insurance and training materials covered, while self-funded participants bear all costs except training materials.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates must have a legal background with professional experience in international law, be fluent in English and come from a United Nations Member State that belongs to the Latin American and Caribbean Group.
Does the course pay a stipend?
Fellowship recipients receive a modest stipend for other living expenses, in accordance with United Nations fellowship policies. Self-funded participants do not receive one.
How many people are selected?
The course accommodates up to 25 participants, including a limited number of self-funded places.
What happens if I submit only one part of the application?
The application will not be considered. Both the online form and the second-part document sent by email must be completed.
Do I need proof of English?
Yes, if your mother tongue or language of instruction is not English. You must submit evidence such as a diploma of courses conducted in English, a language test certificate or extensive work experience in English.
Is this an Erasmus+ or ESC project?
No. It is a United Nations Regional Course in International Law and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
Deadline
⏳ 15 December 2026
Links
🔗 Online application form (part one): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Y4vtcxMkAS
🔗 Application form document (part two): https://legal.un.org/poa/rcil/documents/application_form_rcil_laac_2027.docx
🔗 Brochure: https://legal.un.org/poa/rcil/documents/brochure_rcil_laac_2027.pdf
🔗 Course page: https://legal.un.org/poa/rcil/laac/
✉️ Send part two to: rcil-laac@un.org
