OpenFieldVenice Commission & Council of Europe Rule of Law Practicum
Six-month legal research practicum assisting with constitutional analysis, election monitoring briefs, and judicial independence reports.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in 4th or 5th year of Law or final year Human Rights MA.
- English language proficiency
- English and French or Italian.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Legal writing sample (5 pages) and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Department chair recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,000 monthly living stipend plus travel to Strasbourg and Venice sessions
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Università degli Studi di Padova - Complesso Monumentale di Palazzo Bo documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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