Student Opportunities
Competitions
Jean-Pictet: The Jean-Pictet Competition is hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross and is a unique opportunity to gain in-depth and hands-on knowledge of international humanitarian law while at the same time meeting students from around the world. For detailed information, see www.concourspictet.org/index_en.htm and www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList572/4D33FC7B726088B4C1256B6600593FDD.
Jean Pictet
The 3-member NYU Team is selected through a process, usually in October of each year, which is overseen by the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice. All NYU law students are eligible to apply. Applications of interested students are reviewed by selected members of the law school’s faculty who determine a short list of finalists. This group is interviewed by former Pictet participants who select the NYU Team. Membership on the NYU Team does not guarantee admission to the Competition. NYU Team members are responsible for applying to the Competition, and, if accepted, to apply for funding (potentially available from the Hauser Global Law School Program) and prepare for the Competition.
The NYU Team that will seek to participate in the 20th Edition of the Competition, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 19 to 26, 2008, is:
Amélie Baudot, a French and American dual-national, is a third-year JD student with a strong interest in International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, and United Nations Law. She has an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Economics from Connecticut College and a Master's Degree in International Relations from the Institut universitaire de hautes études internationals (HEI) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Rebecca Jenkin is an Australian LL.M. candidate, undertaking studies in international law, criminal law and legal theory. She obtained her LLB (1st class honors) and her BA from the Australian National University. Rebecca has previously worked as a clerk to Justice Weinberg on the Federal Court of Australia, and as a clerk to Judges Keith and Skotnikov at the International Court of Justice.
Zoe Salzman, a native of Canada, received her JD degree from NYU in 2007 and is a candidate for an LL.M. in International Legal Studies. She received her undergraduate degree (with great distinction) from Concordia University in Montreal. Her research interests focus on international humanitarian and human rights law, particularly on the use of force by non-state actors, peace agreements, and private military companies.
For more information about the selection process of the NYU Team for the Jean-Pictet Competition, please contact:
Patricia Armstrong
Center for Human Rights and Global Justice
New York University School of Law
110 West Third Street, Room 204
New York NY 10012
Tel: (+1-212) 998-6208
Fax: (+1-212) 995-4600
Email: armstron@juris.law.nyu.edu
