Competitor Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the competition, students must:

• Be enrolled in ANU Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB (Hons)), Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM) or Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MNILD); and
• Have completed or be completing five 1000 or 6100 level LAWS courses in you are an LLB or JD student; and
• Submit an application before the deadline.

20 students will be selected for the 2024 event: 14 from the ANU and 6 from Sophia University. In January and February 2023, students will engage in preparatory work (independent study, on-demand and/or real-time digital classes and virtual group discussions) before participating in an intensive Summit at the ANU in Canberra between 18-22 March 2024. The Summit course will involve stimulating interdisciplinary and inter-institutional tuition from experts in law, politics, and international relations. Participating students will gain skills and knowledge necessary to drive positive global social change and creatively solve complex challenges facing humanity, as well as shared experiences with a network of interdisciplinary, intercultural collaborators.

The theme of the inaugural Summit will be ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Australia and Japan: harnessing diverse perspectives for change’. The focus will be on the diversity and inclusion landscapes in Australia and Japan as models for the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on the models’ utility in promoting social and systemic change and the collaboration between states in advancing these goals. This will involve (i) assessing the current situation from a holistic and inter-disciplinary perspective and identifying achievements, challenges and opportunities (ii) articulating the vision for the future and approaches likely to realise it, and (iii) identifying concrete strategies for change, with a particular emphasis on international co-operation.

Enrollment in this summit is by competitive application. Students should apply online through the Apply Now button below, and supply:

• a CV;and
• a full academic transcript;and
• a statement of motivation and experience relevant to public policy, international collaboration and the thematic focus of the Summit (maximum 400 words).

Students may also submit up to two statements of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview.