The Riga Graduate School of Law announces scholarships for an LL.M degree with specialization in Public International Law and Human Rights, funded by the Open Society Institute. This competitive and prestigious program is open to all persons who hold an undergraduate degree in law or a comparable degree such as political science or international relations, or will be awarded a degree prior to admission to the program.

The purpose of the scholarships is to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence in law or a comparable field of study and are committed to working in the field of public law, human rights, or public service. Eligible students must come from Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine, South Eastern Europe, or Central Eurasia.

Deadline: June 11, 2007.

For more information and to apply online, please see the Riga Graduate School of Law Scholars Program announcement at www.rgsl.edu.lv/index.php?part=jurd&page=j36.