Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program 2023 for African Students

Applications for the Government of Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program are now open! Apply below.

When is the Application Deadline:

28th October 2022

The Fellowship will start on 13 December 2022.

Tell Me About Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program:

The Fellowship Program at the office of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”) in Mauritius offers nationals of African countries who are recent law graduates and young legal professionals the opportunity to work at an international arbitration institution for up to twelve months. The Fellow will gain experience in the operations of the PCA’s Mauritius Office, with an emphasis on both the practical and legal aspects of international arbitration. The Fellow will hold the title of Assistant Legal Counsel during the Fellowship.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration is an intergovernmental organization established by the 1899 Hague Convention on the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. The PCA has 122 Contracting Parties. Headquartered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, the PCA facilitates arbitration, conciliation, fact-finding, and other dispute
resolution proceedings among various combinations of States, State entities, intergovernmental organizations, and private parties.
The PCA’s Mauritius Office was established in September 2010 in order to assist with the discharge of the Secretary-General’s functions under the Mauritian International Arbitration Act 2008, and with the promotion of Mauritius as a venue for international arbitration and PCA services throughout the African region.

What Type of Scholarship is this?

Fellowship

Who can apply for Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program?

• A law degree that qualifies the applicant to apply for bar admission in their home jurisdiction (through examination, traineeship, or otherwise) is a minimum requirement. The program is open to applicants whose qualifications exceed this minimum requirement (e.g., advanced law degree candidates and holders, practicing lawyers, and other legal professionals).
• Fluency in English and French are required. Additional language skills are a strong advantage, especially Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.
• Knowledge of the Mauritius International Arbitration Act 2008 and Mauritian jurisprudence in arbitration is desirable.
• Specialization in international dispute resolution or public international law is an asset.
• IT literacy is required (in particular regarding MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel). IT literacy in supplementary software (e.g. MS Publisher) is desirable.

How are Applicants Selected?

Fellowships are awarded to individuals with outstanding academic and/or professional records who meet the qualifications outlined above, and who seek work experience in the field of international arbitration. Although there is no formal interview process, an official of the PCA may contact an applicant by telephone or e-mail if further
information or clarification is required with regard to the application.

Which Countries are Eligible?

African countries are eligible

Where will Award be Taken?

Mauritius

How Many Scholarships will be Given?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program?

• The Fellow at the PCA’s Mauritius Office receives a monthly allowance of EUR 1,100.
• No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
• The Fellow must have adequate health insurance for the period to be eligible.
• If you are selected and you require a travel visa to take up the Fellowship, the PCA will provide documentation in support of your application

How Long will the Program Last?

12 months

How to Apply for Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program:

Send an email to [email protected] attaching a single PDF comprising an application package with the following documents in English:

1. A carefully written cover letter that indicates
   (a) how you expect to benefit from the program;
   (b) how you can contribute to the PCA’s Mauritius Office; and
   (c) a brief description of areas of interest and knowledge of law.
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A letter of recommendation from a professor or senior professional;
4. Copies of academic transcripts (scans or photos are sufficient).

Visit Mauritius Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program Webpage for Details