The Superior School of the Judges of the State of Tocantins (Esmat) and the Federal University of the State of Tocantins (UFT) are marking a historic moment by launching the notice for applications for the Professional Doctorate in Judicial Provision and Human Rights, a pioneer among the Superior Schools of the Judges in Brazil. Scheduled to begin in the first half of 2025, the program symbolizes a significant step forward in strengthening justice and human rights.
For Justice Marco Villas Boas, General Director of Esmat, this achievement symbolizes more than innovation. “It is with a great satisfaction that I register this unique achievement, still unprecedented among the schools of the judiciary in Brazil. This achievement is the fruit of serious work, unwavering commitment and the loyalty of all those involved to our institutional mission,” he said.
About the program
With an area of concentration in the Effectiveness of Jurisdiction and Human Rights, the doctorate seeks to integrate legal, sociological, technological and philosophical knowledge. Activities will be carried out at the headquarters of Esmat, with the possibility of remote teaching, in accordance with the MEC/CAPES regulations.
The course lasts a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight. Upon completion, doctoral students must make their final papers available for publication in UFT repositories and in the ESMAT journal, promoting access to the knowledge generated.
The program is organized along two main lines of research: 1. Effectiveness of Judicial Decisions and Human Rights: improving judicial decisions in the light of contemporary human rights; and 2. Instruments of Jurisdiction, Access to Justice and Human Rights: developing mechanisms to improve jurisdiction and access to justice in complex contexts.
Places
For entry in 2025, 15 places are available. Registrations will be open from January 16th to February 14th, 2025, on the Contests Management System (SGC). The fee is R$150.00 (one hundred and fifty reais), to be paid via the Union Collection Form (GRU).
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Annexes
- Supplementary Registration Form
- Project evaluation
- Evaluation of the Project Interview
- Qualifications
