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So remember the agony of the personal statement? In fact, I still have a few copies of personal statements on file at the Center. One of the projects that I would like some assistance on is how you feel about the process looking back on it. I would really like to send some of you copies of your personal statements and see if you would care to edit it now that you are actually in graduate school and in your department. Do you work with any professors that would be interested in providing any insight into the process of graduate school admissions? We are really working hard to find a way for students here to learn more about graduate departments since they can rarely visit a university and explore for themselves. Thanks, Elz

This forum is for our alumni and other students who are currently studying in the United States. This is a way to keep students connected across the 50 states and also to help students that are still in Serbia but who want to study outside and want to hear about programs and departments from other students. In general, we hope that this forum will become a place for students in the U.S. to organize cooperation and a peer to peer mentoring forum. For example, by January, IAC will have at least FIVE students in Illinois, several of which will be in the Chicago area. I mean these students should be having coffee together at least once a month ! ! ! One of the first steps is to post your bio on the site. Who you are, where you are, and what you are studying for example. Also for those of you who have financial aid packages, it would be great if you could drop us a line via e-mail and let us know the exact amount of your financial aid package because the educational advising centers in Africa have been tracking financial aid packages from universities based on the amount of the award. We have now started a little friendly competition to see who can get more. This information is also important to students as they select schools because I see no reason for students here to waste time and energy applying to schools that are unwilling to provide the necessary financial assistance. So, please post some bios and get some info set up here. I will try to add a couple more topics and would encouarge each of you to freely add topics. Here's to a great alumni network..... Elz

Dear Nik, You have really good possibilities as a eligible resident. Basically what you need to do is not drastically different than what a student would do from here. The main difference is that for you it will be easier. Also you will have the opportunity to visit universities and speak with graduate admissions officers and visit the departments. One of the first things that I would recommend to you is to get Donald Asher's book on Graduate Admissions. It has a great deal of very good information that you can read and study to get you focused in the right direction. Research is going to be the first step that you need to take and this book has a wealth of info to help you get a really good overview of the process. It is really much easier for you to get information when you are in the United States than when you are working abroad. I think that after you read the Asher book, you will start to feel more focused. Once you have determined what schools you want to apply to, then you can begin to fill out applications and apply for financial assistance. Most likely you will need to take the GRE or GMAT, so you should also begin to prepare for those exams. You will need books for these exams as well. Most likely you can get your hands on a great deal of informative material at a large bookstore such as Barnes Noble, Borders, and so on. I really think that you should visit one of these stores and begin to browse through the books on education and see what you can find. Also a nearby university library will also have some of these books. After you go through the Asher book, let me know about any other questions that you might have. Best regards, Elz

Dear Dimitrix, Yes, indeed admissions questions are inappropriate for professors. However, most hard working professors that are engaged in research are quite happy to hear from students that are interested in the research being conducted. When you express your interest in that way, it places you in the position of being suitable for a research assistantship or a teaching assistantship. That is where the influence really is. The admissions office does not award money. Admissions officers protect the integrity of the school and guard the value of the diploma by making sure that no rascals get in so to speak. The professors, along with the graduate admissions committee, work together to determine which students to fund. I want to emphasize that you need to thoroughly research that department, what they are working on in that department, and make sure that it is something that is of great interest to you. Under those circumstances, the letter writing to the professor should come quite easily to you. We also provide a seminar on how to do these things. On the other hand, you sound like quite a self-starter. Just think very carefully about what you say and you may want to write an initial letter and then re-read it. Best, Elz

Dear Marko, Sorry for the slow reply, we moved to Majke Jevrosime 18/II sprat so we have been a bit behind. Now about Berea College. Yes, it is indeed religiously affiliated, but bear in mind that many schools in America were started by religious organizations. For example, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and many other colleges were founded by religious communities, but have now "secularized". Berea was founded by abolitistionists - people who were actively protesting against and working to end slavery in the United States. I checked the Princeton Review on-line guide and found this quote: In their free time, students like to "think about life, society, classes, work, the world, food, contra dance, swing dance, Bible study, partying, sex, drugs, and Christian rock. We also like to knit and hike." It does seem that some of these things are against the general rules at Berea, but it also seems that you could recieve a great education there. I am currently unpacking some of my statistics and I would like to look and see if there are any students from Serbia studying there. Does your friend have first hand experience about this school or does your friend know someone who has attended the school. Because of their abolitionist affiliation, the school is very liberal in many ways, which means that they are tolerant and the student body is quite diverse. Therefore I would be quite surprised if they would try to convert you and it is certainly not what people here refer to as a "sect". On the other hand, they have some ground rules, such as you will be living in a county...a district larger than a city, in which there is no alcohol for sale. Thus, if you want to have some evening out with some friends, you will have to travel to another country in order to have a drink. (Frankly this has never seemed to hold college students back in the past, however, you will want to be sure that you either stay overnight in that place or have someone drive that has not been drinking!!!!! LISTEN TO TETKA Elizabeth ! ! ! ) The students at the school seem very happy with their education, they work quite hard, and seem to feel that they are getting a great value in terms of education. Now that we are settled into our new offices, I will make a point to call Berea and speak with them. Is there anything in particular that you would like for me to ask them about their campus life and so on? Elz

Dear Marko, We are moving right now and my books are packed. I really really hope that you will come and do some research prior to deciding what constitutes a selective and non-selective school. I will try to look at these schools when my books are available, but please as I keep begging all students, think carefully about your choices. It is so important that you think about the different types of schools, what you want from an education. There are currently some very good articles that I will try to get to for you and to share with other students about schools. It is really important that you try to visit us and use our research library to educate yourself about your educational choices. Elz

Dear Marko, Yes, the university will want to see the transcripts of each year of high school. I guess this is something rather different because in the American system, even ifyou change schools, your grades are sent to the new school so that every school has a permanent record of your education from start to finish. In other words, if you had changed schools in the states, the school that you are in right now, would have the complete record of your education and just send that to the university. Are you asking me this because you attended school in the United States for the first two years? If this is the case, you can contact that school and they will forward their records on you directly to the universities that you apply to. I hope that this answers your question. Best regards, Elizabeth Ann

Dear Masha, I tried to answer your question this morning, but darn it was in Serbian and I could not get the details down. However, now thanks to some expertise in translation I have an answer for you. I also have some questions. Do you have a financial aid package in California? If so, please send me the details on my e-mail. Now for the transfer problem. This is something that you will need to contact ASU about, just as they asked you to do. You are in good shape because you are thinking about January. Getting funding as a transfer student is not always easy, but you can prepare a CV of your accomplishments and speak with Ms. Parkisons and see where you stand in this situation. You should probably re-evaluate your situation. However, if you really want to change schools, you are going to have to find a school that offers financial aid to international transfer students. First of all, you need to contact ASU and see exactly what their policy is. If they do not offer financial aid packages, then you will have to try to find a school that does. I know this raises more questions than answers, but transfer issues with financial aid packages can be tough. Elz

My Dear, I just learned that there is some question floating around on this forum that I forgot to answer. Could this question belong to you? It is not important that you have completed your studies by the application deadline. You will be granted admission based on the fact that you have to send them updated information which shows that you completed your studies. LLM is one of the toughest programs to get funding for. That will probably help you narrow down your choices. You can research the departments and when you are very well informed about the professors and the work they are engaged in, you can begin to contact them and see if they are open to student contact. This is a delicate operation because often students do not understand how important it is to be VERY familiar with that professor's work. You need to show that you have really done your homework on that. Also as you do the research, you will get a feel for the kind of opportunities that might be available. You can discuss this work and see if they have any research funding and so on. This is a good way to get the ball rolling, but for the LLM, you need to really be focused. One reason that funding is so scarce is because the average first year salary for a student holding an LLM is $60,000 a year.

Well, first of all when applying to universities, it is important to look at the Department - the Department is more critical for graduate studies than for undergraduate studies. In other words, the reputation of the department becomes of crucial importance. You might want to look at the following website in order to get an overview of the ranking systems for law schools: http://www.ilrg.com/rankings/ Now as to the top 20 or so universities and the money that they have - well that can be a mixed bag, because sometimes since they are "top", they may also have very high fees. I can tell you that the LLM degree is in high demand - in addition, the first year of earnings after obtaining the diploma averages about $60,000 USD. This can make it challenging to find and qualify for financial assistance. Programs through the United States Government are usually organized at different times. You can look under the educational exchanges in the Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Embassy website: http://belgrade.usembassy.gov/embassy/pa/e.../exchanges.html Some of the programs have closed for the academic year, but you can still do a general google search and see what the program traditionally entails and see if an LLM degree is offered through any of these programs. I know that it used to be offered through some of them. You might check the current trends. In general, it would be good if you could call our office and see when the next graduate advising session will be held and put your name on the list to attend - it is free and in the session you will get an overview of the various ways that you can finance your education in the United States. Honestly, if I were you, I would never limit myself to the top twenty universities. I would look at which Law Schools have a program that I would be an asset to in terms of my background and think about what I could contribute to the program that would make me an attractive candidate for financial assistance. Remember, when all is said and done with graduate studies, a student who finished the greatest law school in the world, is not necessary considered a better candidate than a student who finished a second tier school but has a CV packed full of publications and activities. A great deal of where you want to target your interest is going to depend upon your personal assessment of your qualities and what you learn about different departments as you research the various LLM programs throughout the United States. Whew! Did that you answer your question?

Well of course it will look good on your credentials when you apply. To understand the process for getting financial assistance, it would be good if you could attend a graduate advising session. Unfortunately I will be out of the country next Wednesday, but in general, we have graduate advising on Wednesdays at 3.00 p.m. We encourage you to call our office and ask to be put on the list, just to confirm that it will be held because sometimes we have obligations. However, we have missed very few Wednesday advising sessions.

First of all, it might be a good idea for you to attend a group advising session. Your questions lead me to believe that you are seeking graduate studies and we have group advising for graduate students on Wednesdays at 3.00 p.m. You can call to reserve your place. Now to answer your questions. 1. In most cases it is appropriate to initiate contact with a professor when a student has extensively researched the work of the professor. Writing to a professor to inquire about the work of that professor and the type of research and learning experiences that occur within that particular department is perfectly acceptable. However, students need to really "do their homework" before initiating contact. 2. All previous post secondary education generally means the academic studies that students have engaged in since completing high school. 3. Transcripts are the lists of the courses and the marks that received for each of those courses. 4. Academic credentials in most contexts means academic qualifications, the level of education that a person has. One example of this is to look at the academic credentials of professors in a particular department. There is usually a brief bio that covers academic credentials. 5. There are several books at the Center on these subjects. In addition, we are planning a two day seminar, most likely 12 and 13 May on ways to find a good department and how to write a personal statement. As for letters of recommendation, we have information that we can provide to students or professors about this. The test scores need not be submitted at the same time of the application. However, bear in mind that most universities will not formally admit students until the application package is complete. Thus, nothing is secured until those test scores are submitted. 7. This policy varies from university to university. There are some general ground rules on this. Ideally, during the course of researching universities, students develop a picture of how each insitution handles this and then students frame a strategy based on university and department policy. 8. In general, credit cards are the easiest method of payment. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and often Diner's Club are accepted. The real problem here is what restrictions the bank that issues the credit card has placed on the card. Some cards work only through the internet at "point of transaction" and other cards allow payment to be submitted off line. This is one of the most problematic issues for students.

Dear Boris, As far as I know, there are currently no "exchange programs" such as this. However, this has been burning in my mind for quite some time and I have some idea as how to put something like this into operation. In fact, I have about three or four very interesting educational projects involving exchanges that I plan to work on over the next year. To put a program like this into place requires extensive planning or otherwise it comes out sloppy and does not benefit anyone. Since you are starting early, my guess is that we could help you find a situation that would be very beneficial to you. I think that you have a great idea. It really delights me to hear that you are interested in doing this. Not only would you improve your language skills, but you would also get to see a great deal of Europe. It would be an excellent educational experience all the way around. In addition, it would look great on your university application after you graduate. Give me some time to work on this project. I was planning to do a "major offensive" in this area for 2006. I have some meetings scheduled after the holidays and I plan to raise this issue. I had already through extensively about this idea in terms of a summer program, but had not considered an entire academic year for a high school student. How does your family feel about this idea? I had considered some sort of exchange between families. I could certainly find a high school student here, we see some excellent young people in our center and the two of you might be able to "trade families" for an academic year. In fact, I had planned to reach out to Serbian families living in the USA and see if they would be willing to reach out to students here and host a student for a year. Why dont' you contact me via our e-mail and give me some more background on your idea. I want to know where you live, what your GPA is, what your parents think about this idea, and what your expectations are. Also if you think that your family would be willing to trade you for a year, I really want to know details about your high school. In terms of trading you for a motivated student here, many of these candidates would be students with very good GPAs here, possibly hoping to play on a school sports team and get seriously scouted for an athletic scholarship at a university. Other students that we work with are math and science superstars. I think this could really work, primarily because I know such good quality people here. I think that we could find you an excellent situation and I could even introduce you to some wonderful young people here. You would not lack for friends. Please e-mail me at elizabeth@iacbg.org and let me know more about what you have in mind. Best regards, Elizabeth

This program is offered here in Belgrade. There is an opportunity for students to prepare for the USMLE through an organization. I am currently looking for information on the organization and will try to provide more information as it I learn more. I do not have any information on the residency or the payment for the residency. I just know that a program has recently started to assist students with preparation for the USMLE exams. I am currently trying to locate this organization and check the credentials and so on. We are provided with various lists of organizations that are approved for certain programs, so once I have the name of the organization, I can provide more information.

Both terms graduate and post graduate are applicable. It is called a masters program It is called doctorate of PhD studies Generally two years for a masters. By the way, you can usually enter a PhD program directly from a Bachelors Degree. Masters is about 2 years, PhD studies usually no less than 6 Yes you can get into PhD studies without a Masters, then part way through the program, you generally recieve a Masters Degree. However, you must check with the individual institution. They are considered Bachelors Degrees. No.

Dear Marko, I will try to answer your question in as much detail as possible to help you get an understanding of the process. In the American University system the first two years of study are what is known as "core curriculum". This is the foundation of an American education and it consists of study of a variety of subjects outside the area of your major. The first two years of a university education in America will generally consist of a broad survey of the Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Math, and Sciences. The point of this is to teach students about an integration of knowledge from a variety of subjects. It is designed to build problem solving skills, critical thinking, logic, a sense of ethics and responsibility-we describe this process as becoming a "Well-rounded" person. Much of this is to prepare students to explore the area of their major with a strong background in other areas of knowledge that can be applied to their area of specialization. Because these courses, generally studied in the first two years of university education, are degree requirements, when you apply as a transfer student, the courses that you have completed thus far at another university are evaluated to see if they fit within these requirements. If you do not have courses on your transcripts that fit these requirements, you will need to take these courses at the university where you transfer. When a student has progressed quite far in education at another institute, this can mean that the student has to take some courses that could extend the degree completion program quite a bit. One thing that you can do is apply to the university or universities that you are interested in attending and see exactly how long it might take you to complete their degree requirements. Many universities will not allow you to transfer more than a certain number of courses to apply to your new degree program. One of the best steps you can take is to visit the website of the university that you are interested in and visit the admissions pages. See exactly what the policy is on transfer students. Often when a student is close to degree completion, it makes more sense to complete the degree and then apply for graduate studies. I hope that this information is helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please do follow up with them. Most likely I will ask that our webmaster move this discussion to a topic entitled "transfer students" because I feel that the questions you have asked are extremely good ones and that others could benefit from this discussion.

We are certainly delighted to welcome American Corner BG to the forum. We are also ashamed that we did not think to put banners up for all of the American Corners. :oops: However, it is not as if you have not been in our thoughts, we just started a monthly newsletter to all center guests and one of the things that I planned to include was a note urging everyone to visit the American Corner and join up. BUT you are absolutely right, we should have all American Corner info on our website... :idea: Elizabeth Academic Advisor

Dear Gile, I hope that you have downloaded the calendar for Study in the USA from our website. Actually visiting an advising center and attending a group advising session is one of the first things that you should do. If you will check our website thoroughly, you will note that we are trained and certified to assist you as you search for universities. In addition, we have some very good resource material in our library, particulary about gaining admission. It would be most helpful if you attended an advising session and we could begin to assist you. Best regards, Elizabeth

Dear Gile, First please excuse having to repeat your question to us. You were in the living and studying in the USA section, so I missed this question. First of all, the universities that you are considering are very competitive and it is quite difficult to get financial aid for an MBA program. That said, it does not mean that you cannot explore that option. However, you might want to think about other possibilities. In general there are different types of Business degrees. You can have a MSc in Business, an MA in Business, or an MBA. You can also pursue PhD studies in Business. The sticking point with the MBA is that so many people are after it that many universities do not "trouble" themselves with offering scholarships. Often it is easier to get funding for PhD studies because there is a strong mutual committment between you and the university. For example, you might want to look at http://business.tepper.cmu.edu/default.aspx?id=141669. This would be a good place to start. Do you live near Belgrade? I would recommend that you consider attending a group advising session if you have not already so that you can get a stronger picture of how you can shape your profile to get funding for your education. I would point that your background in Computer Science puts you in a strong position as far as test scores and other items. If you have been to one of our advising sessions, I should have some paperwork on you somewhere and I could look at this offer you some guidance. You could certainly get into some graduate program that was based on your technical education or try for an MSc in Business or MA in Business or PhD studies in business. An MBA with a scholarship is not impossible, but most programs require that you have some work experience, plus the money for your education. If you wish to try for an MBA scholarship, it will require extensive research on your part to constantly look for possibilities. I think that you should research for a program where your technical background will count for a great deal. It would be good if you came into the Center and compared the Masters programs in the technical sciences with something like a PhD in Business. Then when you had a list of specific programs that were of interest to you, we could assist you in the decision making process. You could then begin to contact some of the schools and see what they have to offer to you specifically. Best regards, Elizabeth

Dear Vladan, What sort of scholarship are you looking for? Are you looking for undergraduate, graduate...what is your area of study? If you can provide us with a profile of your academic record and interests, we can begin to assist you with finding information. Best regards, elz

Dear Mile, We do not have any immediate information on this, but please give us a few days and we will research and see what we can learn about this. Elz Academic Advisor

Dear Lena, Here is a good place to start: http://www.richardshealthcare.com/htm/fore...herapy-jobs.htm This information is general in nature, but it will give you an idea of the steps. I will try to look at a few more sites over the next few days, but for now this should provide you with some information. One of the problems that anyone working in a licensed profession in the USA concerns the regulation that is necessary for the consumers of health services in the United States. There must be some criteria so that patients can feel reasonably safe and secure that they are receiving treatment that meets the usual standards of care. This is why most of these programs require some amount of time spend in an American educational facility. Although this may seem a bit unusual since most professionals feel that they have already completed their education, it is important so that everyone involved including the foreign licensed health profession understands the exact standards involved. On the other hand, because of the shortage of health care professionals in the USA, the environment is quite friendly to foreign licensed professionals once these standards have been met.

Dear Nikola, Although I wrote back to you, I want to share some general information with anyone else who is looking for this information. First of all, the process for nostrificaton in licensed, professional fields such as medicine is quite complex. The primary reasoning for this is because the licensing of physicians in the United States is regulated by the states. This means that each of the 50 states determines what steps an International Medical Graduate must take. The American Medical Association is the largest professional society of doctos in the United States. Their website, www.ama-assn.org, contains a vast collection of materials concerning the rules and regulations for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) on this website. Over the next few days. I will try to develop a links back on the forum that goes to the most basic and general information to help people begin to get a clear picture of the steps. For example: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10587.html "All state licensing jurisdictions require a graduate of a foreign medical school to complete at least one year of accredited U.S. or Canadian graduate medical education before licensure. However, 14 states require two years and 29 states require three years of accredited graduate medical education. Illinois requires two years of graduate medical education for IMGs entering training programs after January 1, 1988. The requirement for each state can be found at State Licensure Board Requirements for IMGs." http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10141.html: Four key steps to begin practicing medicine in the U.S. Physicians who received their medical degree outside the US or Canada must complete the following four steps to practice in the US. It is important to understand these steps thoroughly. ECFMG Certification Certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Through its program of certification, the ECFMG assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter US residency or fellowship programs. The process for certification and the required retraining are described at www.ecfmg.org Residency Program Requirements After certification, physicians who wish to practice medicine in the US must complete an accredited residency training program in the US or Canada - this process will take at least three years. The physician will have to complete a residency program regardless of the training they have received overseas. Many medical graduates are placed in residency programs through the National Residency Match Program, www.nrmp.org State licensure Every medical graduate must apply for a license in the state(s) in which they intend to practice. Generally, you have to complete 1-3 years of residency before applying for a license. Immigration (for non-US residents). The entry of foreign-born graduates of non-US medical schools to the US is governed by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). As you can see, the steps are not exactly the same, there is no one answer. In addition, there are certain exemptions in certain cases. In addition to the AMA website, there is http://www.ecfmg.org/ the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG?) assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). ECFMG offers a variety of other programs and services to physicians educated abroad and other members of the international medical community. Detailed information on ECFMG Certification and ECFMG's other programs and services is available on this site and in the ECFMG Information Booklet. Any IMG considering nostrification will need to visit both of these sites and follow the links on these sites to develop a picture of the necessary steps. Unfortunately there is no general 1,2,3 answer to nostrification issues. One way that the Center and the forum can assist is by explaining (Serbian available on this!!) exactly what these sometimes complex requirements actually mean. The good news is that if a physican graduated from: SERBIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF NIS SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF PRISTINA it is possible to enter this process. SERBIA UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC for some reason is listed as 1982 - 2005 instead of current. I am not sure what this means, all the others in Serbia are listed as current. This may not mean anything, but if I will try to write to them and ask that they clarify this information. Also I checked for Montenegro and did not see anything listed, but I am not sure if they have a univeristy program there for medical doctors? I hope that this information is somewhat helpful. I wish the answer could have been more simple.

One of the first sites that you might want to visit would be the American Medical Association. The web address for this site is: www.ama-assn.org For more specific information enter the key search term IMGs - this stands for International Medical Graduate and it generally will pull up a wide variety of articles that are for physicians who have graduated from non-USA and Canadian medical schools. Another good search term is "underserved regions". This is concerned with regions in the USA that currently have a shortage of doctors. The information concerning currently laws and regulations in these regions can also be quite helpful for International doctors that are interested in the possibility of work or further education in the United States

Summer School for Transitional Justice, Kopaonik, 11-18.7.2005 [deadline 30.5.] Humanitarian Law Center (SCG), Research and Documentation Center (BiH) and Documenta (Croatia) hereby invite university students and NGO activists from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, BiH and Croatia to apply to THE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND DEALING WITH THE PAST July 11-18 2005 Kopaonik (SCG) Who can apply? - University students (age: 20-35) from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia - NGO activists (age: 20-35) from Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia What is needed to apply? - Curriculum Vitae (date and place of birth, education, work experience, contact information, etc.) - Motivation Letter (please state: your reason for applying; your expectations of the school program; how your own knowledge will contribute to the school's discussions on dealing with the past; the extent to which a course on transitional justice is relevant to your academic/professional career; how knowledge gained in this school will aid your future career path, etc.) Both documents must be written in English. The deadline for applications is: May 30th 2005. The School's working language is English. All applicants must demonstrate an excellent command of spoken and written English. Travel and accommodation expenses of all School participants will be covered by Humanitarian Law Center Topics to be discussed at the School include (though are not limited to): - Retributive and restorative justice - Truth-telling mechanisms: commissions for truth and reconciliation - Collective Memory - Reparations - Vetting and Lustration - Reconciliation - International tribunals for war crimes - International Criminal Law and the ICTY - Domestic War Crimes Trials Applications should be sent by May 30th 2005 to: summerschool@hlc.org.yu <mailto:summerschool@hlc.org.yu> Or: Fond za humanitarno pravo (Letnja skola) Makenzijeva 67 / II 11000 Beograd Srbija i Crna Gora Contact person: Vesna Bogojevic, Project Assistant, Humanitarian Law Center More information about the school and recruitment strategy: www.hlc.org.yu <http://www.hlc.org.yu>