Nuremberg Summer Academy for Young Professionals 2026 – Anglophone Edition

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is pleased to announce that applications for the eleventh edition of its Nuremberg Summer Academy are now open. Young lawyers, prosecutors, judges and academics are invited to apply to the 2026 anglophone edition which will be held in a hybrid format, comprising a self-paced online course from May to July 2026 and an in-person programme from 3 to 7 August 2026, in Nuremberg.

Each year, the Nuremberg Summer Academy, an intensive summer course, provides young professionals with an invaluable opportunity and stimulating learning experience to acquire or deepen their knowledge of substantive and procedural aspects of international criminal law. Guided by leading international experts and practitioners, the participants will acquire practical knowledge on the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of core international crimes.

The programme will be held in a hybrid format. The programme will be divided into two parts: (1) a self-paced online course from May to July 2026 and (2) an in-person programme in August 2026.

The programme will be organised around one main case study. Lectures and self-study time will provide both an academic and practical perspective of international criminal law, while group assignments and interactive discussions will strengthen the candidates' learnt skills in practical assignments

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should be young professionals with a minimum of three years of professional experience as prosecutors, judges, lawyers, other legal professionals or academics at accredited universities working in disciplines related to international criminal law (e.g. human rights, criminal law, public international law and international humanitarian law);
• Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in law to be eligible. A Master’s degree in a discipline related to international criminal law is an added advantage;
• Applicants should possess a basic understanding of international criminal law and/or international humanitarian law;
• Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in applying or disseminating international criminal law in their professional life;
• Applicants should be proficient in spoken and written English;
• Applicants should be able to participate full time and should be available for the entire duration of the programme.

Please Note
 

The Nuremberg Academy holds two editions of its Summer Academy: the Nuremberg Summer Academy in English and l’Académie d’été de Nuremberg in French. For the francophone edition, please find more details on the application process here.

Applicants can only apply to one Nuremberg Summer Academy, either the anglophone edition or the francophone edition.

Priority will be given to young professionals directly involved in (or likely to be directly involved in) the investigation or prosecution of core international crimes and to young professionals from conflict and post-conflict states. Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographic representation.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are kindly requested to fill in the online application form by 30 January 2026 – midnight CET.

All applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application by the end of February 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview between March and April 2026.

Fees and Scholarships

Participants are not required to pay any course fees.

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy provides full scholarships to all selected participants. Scholarships cover all costs including visa expenses, flights, travel and health insurance, full board and lodging, daily allowance, field trips and transportation.

Additionally, the Nuremberg Academy will provide financial assistance to selected participants who need support for the purchase of technical equipment (stable internet connection, camera, microphone, etc.) for purposes of the online course.

Certificate

Certificates of attendance will be awarded to participants on the last day of the programme of the in-person programme. Full time attendance during the entire programme is required in order to receive a certificate.

Further Information

Please check the FAQ.

Should you have any additional questions, please contact: summeracademy[at]nurembergacademy.org.