Requirements

• Prospective applicants who have completed one year of a J.D. or LL.B. program may apply, provided that they have completed a four-year bachelor's degree. Law students who do not hold a bachelor's degree must be qualified to enter the final year of study at an accredited law school to be considered for the program. The program is open, however, to applicants whose qualifications exceed these minimum requirements (e.g., law degree holders, LL.M. and LL.D. candidates, practising lawyers and other legal professionals, etc.).
• Applicants must be fluent in either French or English, the PCA’s two working languages. Additional language skills are a strong advantage, especially Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
• Non-native speakers of English and/or French must present proof of proficiency in one of these languages. See the “Proof of Proficiency in a PCA Working Language” section below for details.
• Though not strictly required, specialization in International Dispute Resolution, Public International Law or International Environmental Law would be an asset.