Center for Civil Society International (ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Tue, 11 May 1999 12:11:39 -0700 (PDT)
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From: "Stephenson, Molly" <MStephenson@abaceeli.org>
The Central and East European Law Initiative (CEELI), a public service
project of the American Bar Association, is currently seeking
experienced attorneys for the following positions. Unless noted, the
positions are based in the capital city and require a twelve month
commitment. The start dates are noted in parentheses.
CEELI considers attorneys with a minimum of five years of legal
experience in the United States, U.S. bar membership, high level of
energy and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated
legal expertise in the substantive area of the position. International
experience and foreign language skills are preferred.
All participants receive a generous support package which covers travel,
housing, general living, and business expenses. In-country foreign
language training, medical evacuation insurance, and reimbursement for
medical insurance premiums are also included.
To receive an application/information packet, please send your name and
address to address to ceeli@abanet.org. Or call 1-800-98CEELI (in the Washington,
DC area try (202) 662-1754).
BANKING LEGAL SPECIALIST - Bulgaria (3-4 weeks beginning late June)
- Assist the Bulgarian government in preparing a draft law to establish
an agency for liquidation of banks similar to the U.S. Resolution Trust
Corporation model.
CLINICAL LEGAL SPECIALISTS - Bulgaria (2-4 weeks beginning late
May/early June 1999), Ukraine (4-12 months beginning January 2000),
Macedonia (3-4 months beginning September 1999 or January 2000), and
Russia (3-12 months beginning August 1999)
-Assist law schools in developing practice-based education programs (pro
bono live-client clinical programs, externships), including:
a) transferring experience and knowledge on the fundamentals of
practice-based education;
b) training faculty members on clinical supervision and skills
development techniques;
c) assisting in the integration of classroom components, including
skills training and skills-based simulations;
d) conducting seminars and roundtables aimed at conveying a sense
of professional responsibility and legal service; and
e) developing workbooks and manuals (model forms, procedures).
LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING LEGAL SPECIALISTS - Kazakhstan (September 1999),
Kyrgyzstan (September 1999), and Uzbekistan (November 1999)
-Assist the Kazakhstani, Kyrgyz, and Uzbek Parliaments in the drafting
and revising of legislation.
-Organize interactive training workshops for parliamentary staff on
issues such as public hearings, legislative drafting procedures, and
legislatures' role in enforcing and implementing laws.
-Assist in strengthening the legislative drafting centers throughout
Central Asia.
-Work with parliamentarians and NGOs to provide training in gauging and
utilizing public sentiment and developing mass media relations.
-Manage legal reform programs focusing on bar association development
and judicial reform.
COMMERCIAL LAW LIAISONS - Azerbaijan (June 2000), Bulgaria (ASAP and
October 1999), Macedonia (June 1999), and Russia (September 1999)
-Coordinate commercial law related CEELI activities in the host country.
-Identify, develop, and implement technical legal assistance projects in
partnership with the local legal community and government
representatives.
-Organize interactive training workshops on topics such as banking law,
bankruptcy, and intellectual property.
-Manage legal reform programs focusing on continuing legal education,
bar development, and judicial reform.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LIAISONS - Armenia (July 2000), Moldova (May 2000),
Ukraine (May and June 2000), and Uzbekistan (August 1999)
-Coordinate and promote CEELI environmental law related activities in
the country/region.
-Manage the Environmental Public Advocacy Center (EPAC), which
stimulates public participation in environmental decision-making and
promotes the legal reform process through consultations to citizens and
NGOs and pro bono representation by local EPAC attorneys.
-Support the work of legal experts in the Environmental Advocacy Network
and manage publication of the Network newsletter.
-Identify, develop, and implement technical legal assistance projects in
partnership with the legal community, governmental representatives, and
NGOs.
-Organize interactive training workshops on topics such as comparative
environmental law, regulatory compliance, advocacy strategies, and NGO
development.
-Support clinical legal education programs with local universities in
order to train law students in the practice of environmental advocacy.
GENDER ISSUES LEGAL SPECIALISTS - Kazakhstan (June 1999), Russia (June
2000), and Uzbekistan (June 1999)
-Conduct training workshops on domestic violence, sexual assault, and
trafficking for the purpose of prostitution.
-Develop training programs on gender related employment issues,
including sexual harassment and discrimination.
-Assist non-governmental and government organizations in legal literacy
initiatives relating to women's legal rights.
-Help to develop legal clinics to assist the victims of domestic
violence and gender discrimination.
-Provide guidance in the development and strengthening of women's bar
associations.
CRIMINAL LAW LIAISONS - All of these positions are 12 months in length
with the start date in parentheses.
Albania (January 2000), Armenia (October 1999), Bulgaria (June 1999),
Moldova (August 1999), Moldova (August 1999), Montenegro (June 2000),
Russia (November 1999), Slovakia (June 1999), Ukraine (June 2000), and
Uzbekistan (June 2000)
-Coordinate criminal law related activities in the host country.
-Organize interactive training workshops for prosecutors, judges, and
defense attorneys on topics such as the drafting and implementation of
modern criminal justice legislation, supervision of investigations,
individual rights, white collar crime, political corruption, organized
crime, and jury trial procedures.
RULE OF LAW LIAISONS - Albania (Fall 1999), Armenia (May and September
2000), Belarus (June 1999 and January 2000), Bosnia-Herzegovina (October
and November 1999), Croatia (January 2000), Macedonia (July and
September 1999), Moldova (January and May 2000), Romania (July 1999 and
June 2000), Samara, Russia (May 2000), Slovakia (ASAP), Turkmenistan
(June 2000), Ukraine (July and October 1999), and Uzbekistan (November
1999 and March 2000)
-Coordinate CEELI rule of law related activities in the host country.
-Identify, develop, and implement technical legal assistance projects in
partnership with the host country's legal community and government
representatives.
-Organize interactive training workshop on topics such as creating an
independent judiciary, drafting ethics codes, revising administrative
procedures, and developing judicial training programs.
-Manage legal reform programs focusing on continuing legal education,
law practice management, and bar development for one year.
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