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Useful Links for Customs and International Trade

The website of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) has a page of useful links to resources on customs and international trade law. Click here to have a look.

CITBA was founded in 1917 and incorporated in 1926. Its members are attorneys who are interested in the field of customs law, international trade law, and related matters. CITBA members represent importers, exporters, and domestic producers in matters involving U.S. customs laws, antidumping and countervailing duty laws, safeguards, export licensing, and other federal laws and regulations that affect imported or exported merchandise or international commerce. CITBA also includes U.S. Government lawyers at federal departments and agencies responsible for administering the customs and international trade laws.

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University of Oslo, Norway: Paid Ph.D. Research Fellowships in Public International Law

Here's a reminder that the University of Oslo Faculty of Law is offering up to two paid Ph.D. Research Fellowships within the project "State Consent to International Jurisdiction: Conferral, Modification and Termination" under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Freya Baetens. The fellowships will be at the PluriCourts Centre for the Study of the Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order, Department for Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway, as part of the Young Research Talents grant programme. Click here for more information about the project, including the main project outline.

Successful candidates must conduct their PhD research project on a topic that is part of the main project. Successful candidates will be required to work in Oslo during the project period (with possible research stays abroad up to one year as approved by the Project Leader and PluriCourts), and are expected to participate in the Project's activities, as well as common activities at PluriCourts. The Ph.D. Fellows will automatically be admitted to the Faculty's Ph.D. program and benefit from the Faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of Ph.D.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Ph.D. candidate must hold a master's degree of high quality in law. .In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The quality of the project described in the Ph.D. research proposal and the extent to which it contributes to the comparative analysis of international adjudicatory bodies that is central to the main project (focusing on at least two of the following adjudicatory systems: WTO, ICC, regional human rights courts, and ISDS);
• Academic and personal ability to conduct assigned research tasks within the allotted time frame;
• Good co-operative skills and ability to work as part of a research team;
• Theoretical and/or methodological competence.

More specifically, strong candidates will:

• Have obtained an LL.B. and an LL.M. degree (or equivalent, such as a J.D. degree) cum laude (or equivalent, such as first class honors);
• Have experience in conducting scholarly research (through the writing of an extensive LL.M. thesis, publications or prior work experience as a research assistant);
• Be fluent in English (applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English);
• Have a passive working knowledge of one or more of the other U.N. languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (command of a Scandinavian language is not a condition for this position);
• Have completed one or more internships, traineeships, or law clerkships (or similar) with an international or regional court, or arbitral institution, or have relevant legal practice experience as a member of the bar in their country of origin.

 

The University will offer:

• A three-year contract without any teaching duties
• Salary of between NOK 436 900 to 490 900 gross per year (approx. EUR 45 000 to EUR 50 000; or USD 56 000 to 63 000)
• An inspiring and friendly working environment
• A favorable pension arrangement
• Attractive welfare arrangements

And, of course, you get to be in Norway!

HOW TO APPLY

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation and research interests)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work) - maximum three pages
• Copies of certificates and academic diplomas, including grade transcripts (If the original language is not English, an English language translation must be provided)
• Project description (approximately 5 pages), including a progress plan. A complete list of academic publications
• Up to 3 publications (If the publications are written by more than one author, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the applicant should be submitted)
• A list of 3 to 5 referees (only name, function, affiliation, relation to candidate, e-mail address and telephone number) - no submission of letters is required at the application stage

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 February 2018

 

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/147632/doctoral-research-fellowship. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents submitted as part of the application must be in English.

 

STARTING DATE: 1 September 2018 (negotiable)

Hat tip to Freya Baetens, Cand. Jur. / Lic. Jur. (Ghent), LL.M. (Columbia), Ph.D. (Cambridge), Professor of Public International Law, PluriCourts Centre, University of Oslo Faculty of Law

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Global Citizenship Law Project: Research Fellow

Job Offer

The WZB Berlin Social Science Centre, Project Group “International Citizenship Law” (led by Professor Liav Orgad) in the Research Area Migration and Diversity, is offering a position for a Research Fellow in the field of “Global Governance of Citizenship” to work initially 25.35 hours per week (65% of full employment), preferably starting in summer 2018 or earlier, for up to four year, with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) within the context of the project, supervised by the project leader; if applicable, in connection with the Berlin Graduate School for Social Sciences or the Berlin Graduate School of Transnational Studies.

The position is within the research project “Global Citizenship Law: International Migration and Constitutional Identity”. The project, funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant (ERC), is jointly hosted by the WZB Berlin (where the work place will mainly be located) and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence, providing the Research Fellow with a unique opportunity to benefit from Europe’s two leading research institutes in the fields of international law, citizenship theory, and global migration.

Job Description

The Research Fellow should develop original research that will result in high-quality academic publications; present project results in conferences; contribute to the community life of the Project Group; participate in research-related activities; and help in the management of the project.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a Master degree in law or political theory or related disciplines with excellent results by the time of starting the employment contract, and have a demonstrated interest in migration or citizenship.

Applicants must have excellent writing and presentation skillsin English (English is the working language of the research group). Applicants who have not completed their Master degree by the time ofthe application should include a statement confirming the expected date of the degree. In addition to the eligibility requirements, selection criteria will consider the applicant’s academic record, research plan, research motivation, and knowledge/experience in the research areas of the project.

The call is also open to students who are already enrolled in a PhD program at other German or international universities and are willing to relocate to Berlin for the duration of the contract. Equally well-qualified disabled persons will be given preference. The WZB expressly invites women and people with an immigrant background to apply.

Remuneration:

Pay group E13 in accordance with German Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD Bund).

Application Materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages);
• Research Plan, which should contain a statement of the applicant’s ideas on the research questions, theoretical framework, and methodological approach (maximum 3 pages); and
• Letter of Motivation, which should describe acareer plan and reasons for seeking to join the “Global Citizenship Law” project (maximum 500 words).

Please submit your complete application by email (as one PDF file) by the closing date of March 15, 2018 to: Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung gGmbH

Professor Liav Orgad, [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the selection board at WZB Berlin in April 2018; travel expenses can be covered according to the WZB regulations for the reimbursement of travel costs to job-interviews.

Click here for more information about this position.

Hat tip to Liav Orgad

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Univeristy of Oslo, Norway: Paid Ph.D. Research Fellowships in Public International Law

The University of Oslo Faculty of Law is offering up to two paid Ph.D. Research Fellowships within the project "State Consent to International Jurisdiction: Conferral, Modification and Termination" under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Freya Baetens. The fellowships will be at the PluriCourts Centre for the Study of the Legitimate Roles of the Judiciary in the Global Order, Department for Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway, as part of the Young Research Talents grant programme. Click here for more information about the project, including the main project outline.

Successful candidates must conduct their PhD research project on a topic that is part of the main project. Successful candidates will be required to work in Oslo during the project period (with possible research stays abroad up to one year as approved by the Project Leader and PluriCourts), and are expected to participate in the Project's activities, as well as common activities at PluriCourts. The Ph.D. Fellows will automatically be admitted to the Faculty's Ph.D. program and benefit from the Faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of Ph.D.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Ph.D. candidate must hold a master's degree of high quality in law. .In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The quality of the project described in the Ph.D. research proposal and the extent to which it contributes to the comparative analysis of international adjudicatory bodies that is central to the main project (focusing on at least two of the following adjudicatory systems: WTO, ICC, regional human rights courts, and ISDS);
• Academic and personal ability to conduct assigned research tasks within the allotted time frame;
• Good co-operative skills and ability to work as part of a research team;
• Theoretical and/or methodological competence.

More specifically, strong candidates will:

• Have obtained an LL.B. and an LL.M. degree (or equivalent, such as a J.D. degree) cum laude (or equivalent, such as first class honors);
• Have experience in conducting scholarly research (through the writing of an extensive LL.M. thesis, publications or prior work experience as a research assistant);
• Be fluent in English (applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English);
• Have a passive working knowledge of one or more of the other U.N. languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (command of a Scandinavian language is not a condition for this position);
• Have completed one or more internships, traineeships, or law clerkships (or similar) with an international or regional court, or arbitral institution, or have relevant legal practice experience as a member of the bar in their country of origin.

 

The University will offer:

• A three-year contract without any teaching duties
• Salary of between NOK 436 900 to 490 900 gross per year (approx. EUR 45 000 to EUR 50 000; or USD 56 000 to 63 000)
• An inspiring and friendly working environment
• A favorable pension arrangement
• Attractive welfare arrangements

And, of course, you get to be in Norway!

HOW TO APPLY

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation and research interests)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work) - maximum three pages
• Copies of certificates and academic diplomas, including grade transcripts (If the original language is not English, an English language translation must be provided)
• Project description (approximately 5 pages), including a progress plan. A complete list of academic publications
• Up to 3 publications (If the publications are written by more than one author, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the applicant should be submitted)
• A list of 3 to 5 referees (only name, function, affiliation, relation to candidate, e-mail address and telephone number) - no submission of letters is required at the application stage

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 February 2018

 

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/147632/doctoral-research-fellowship. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents submitted as part of the application must be in English.

 

STARTING DATE: 1 September 2018 (negotiable)

Hat tip to Freya Baetens, Cand. Jur. / Lic. Jur. (Ghent), LL.M. (Columbia), Ph.D. (Cambridge), Professor of Public International Law, PluriCourts Centre, University of Oslo Faculty of Law

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Canada's National Anthem Goes Gender Neutral

The national anthem of Canada was changed this week to become a gender-neutral anthem. The line "in all thy sons command" was changed to "in all of us command." Bill 210 "An Act to amend the National Anthem Act (gender)" passed its third reading in the Canadian Senate on January 31, 2018. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly described the change as "another positive step toward gender equality."

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ABA House of Delegates to Vote on a Resolution Supporting the Law Library of Congress

The American Bar Association is holding its mid-year meeting this week in Vancouver.

On Monday, the ABA House of Delegates will meet to vote on a number of resolutions, including Resolution 109. That resolution "urges the Congress to approve appropriations to the Library of Congress necessary to enable the Law Library of Congress to adequately staff, maintain, modernize, and enhance its services, collections, facilities, digital projects, and outreach efforts."

The report accompanying the proposed resolution describes the work of the Law Library of Congress and its importance to the Congress, the nation's lawyers, and the legal profession. The Law Library of Congress is the largest law library in the world, including substantial collections of international and foreign legal materials. The ABA report states that "[f]or of nation of laws, the Law Library of Congress is an American treasure in the fullest sense" and states that the "Congress must adequately fund the Library of Congress in order to effectively support the needs of our nation's law library . . . ."

Click here to read Resolution 109 and the accompanying report on the Law Library of Congress.

Click here to visit the website of the Law Library of Congress.

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Hong Kong Legislature Votes to Ban Ivory Sales by 2021

The Hong Kong legislature has voted to ban all sales of ivory in Hong Kong by the year 2021. Most ivory sales around the world are already banned under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The new law will ban sales of antique ivory. Click here for more information about the new legislation.

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