International Legal Reform

American Bar Association International Legal Reform Programs
Rule of Law Initiative
Africa · Asia · Europe and Eurasia ·
Latin America and Caribbean · Middle East and North Africa
ABA/United Nations Development Program Legal Resources Unit

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  Possible Assignment Locations
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 Africa

 Asia and the Pacific

 Central and Eastern Europe

 Latin America and Caribbean

 Middle East and North Africa

 New Independent States of the former Soviet Union

  Areas of Expertise

International Legal Reform

Project Development and Management
 Grant Administration
Grant Making
Grant Reporting
Grant Writing
Project Evaluation
Project Implementation (in-country)
Types of Assistance
 Legislative Drafting
Training
Adult Education
Facilitation
Interactive Techniques
 Materials Development
Presentation Skills
Train the Trainers
Institution Building
Board of Directors
Financial Management
Fundraising
Membership Issues
Organizational Structure
Policy Making
Project Management
Publications
Public Relations
Staff Development
Strategic Planning
 Substantive Areas
 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Anti-corruption
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Gender Rights
Human Trafficking
Judicial
Legal Education
Legal Profession
Work for/with donors
 United Nations Development Programme
US Agency for Int'l Development
 US Department of Justice
World Bank
Other Int'l Organizations
Other Governmental Organizations
Private Organizations (including Foundations)
Civil Society Development
 Citizen Advocacy
 Coalition Building

International Law

Int'l Business Regulation
 Customs Law
Export Controls
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Foreign Investment
Int'l Anti-Trust
Int'l Employment Law
Int'l Investment
Investment Treaties
Int'l Financial Services
Int'l Banking
Currency Controls
Int'l Procurement
Trade
Anti-Dumping/
Countervailing Duties
Customs Law
Trade Agreements
World Trade Organization
 Transborder Data Flow
Int'l Business Transactions
 Admiralty and Maritime Law
Cross-Border Estate Planning
Int'l Alternative Dispute Resolution
Int'l Commercial Contracts
Int'l Commercial Dispute Resolution
Int'l Communications
Int'l Joint Ventures
Int'l Energy and Natural Resources
Int'l Intellectual Property Rights
Int'l Litigation
Int'l Loan Negotiation
Project Management
 Int'l Project Finance
Int'l Secured Transactions and Insolvency
UN Convention on the Int'l Sale of Goods
Int'l Securities
Int'l Taxation
Tax Treaties
Comparative Law
 Civil Law Systems
European Union Law
Islamic Legal Traditions
Socialist Legal Tradition
Transnational Legal Practice
Public International Law
 Arms Control and National Security
Aviation and Aerospace
 Immigration & Nationality
Asylum Law
Int'l Criminal Law
Human Trafficking
Int'l Drug Trafficking
Int'l Terrorism
Int'l War Crimes
Int'l Environmental Law
Int'l Family Law
Int'l Health Law
Int'l Human Rights
Int'l Human Rights Instruments
Int'l Institutions
Int'l Tribunals
Law of the Sea
Treaties

Judicial

Administration of Justice
 Appellate Procedure
Expert Testimony
Jury Management
Media Relations
Probation and Parole
Trial Procedure
Court Administration
 Assignment & Case Management
 Automation/Technology
Courtroom Facilities
Decision Drafting
Personnel Management
Recording Systems
Court System Structure
 Appellate Courts
Constitutional Courts
Creation and Districting
Specialized Courts
 Trial Courts
Judicial Professional Qualifications
 Education and Training
Ethics
Discipline and Removal
Selection and Tenure
Structural Protections
 Budget Autonomy
 Compensation of Judiciary
Judicial Associations
Judicial Independence
Judicial Review
Subpoena/Enforcement Powers

Legal Profession

Legal Associations
 Development
Fund Raising
Membership
Newsletters
Services
Bar Organization
 Administration
Finances
 Governance
Committee/Section Chair
Officer
Continuing Legal Education
 Lecturer
Material Preparation
Program Logistics
Seminar Planning
 Ethics
 Advisory Opinions
Codes of Ethics
Conflict of Interest
Attorney Regulation
 Attorney Discipline
Codes of Conduct
Disciplinary Proceedings
 Grievance Procedures
Licensing
Law Firm Management
 Delivery of Legal Services
Finances
Marketing
Personnel

Education

Legal Education
 Law School Administration
Advocacy Training
 Law Clinics
Law School Accreditation
Law School Curriculum
 Legal Writing and Research
Moot Court
Street Law
 Legal Resources
 Law Libraries
Public Legal Education
Law Day
Legal Literacy

Civil/Commercial Law

Business Law
 Antitrust
Banking
Bank Accreditation
Bank Regulation
Commercial Bank Operations
Commercial Lending
Central Bank Operations
Electronic Fund Transfers
Bankruptcy
Civil Code
Commercial Transactions
Commercial Paper
Contractual Remedies
Leasing
Letters of Credit
Secured Transactions
Uniform Commercial Code
Consumer Protection
Corporate Law
Business Organization Structures
Corporate Finance
Small Business
Franchising
Insurance
 Joint Venture and Partnerships
Mergers and Acquisitions
Privatization
Public Enterprises
Remedies
Securities
Commodity Exchange
Financial Markets
Investment Funds
Securities Regulation
Dispute Resolution
 Arbitration
Cross-Cultural
Mediation
Private Judging
Training
Environmental/Energy
 Air Quality
Endangered Species
Environmental Impact Assessments
Forests and Hunting
Mining
Natural Resources
Minerals
Oil and Gas
 Nuclear
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Water
Marine
Waterways
Drinking Water
Wetlands
Labor and Employment
 Collective Bargaining
Discrimination
Harassment
Employee Benefits
Labor Standards
Labor Relations
Trade Unions
Workplace Safety
Intellectual Property
 Copyright
Cyberlaw
Patent
Trademark
Real Property
 Condemnation
Conveyancing
Expropriation
Housing Laws
 Landlord/Tenant
Land Use
Recording Systems
Tax
 Accounting
Administration
Codes
Enforcement
Estate
Income
Non-Profit Law
Policy
Structure
Value Added Tax
Other
 Civil Appellate Procedure
Civil Jury Trials
Civil Procedure
Civil Trial Advocacy
Conflict of Laws
Enforcement Mechanisms
Service of Process
Trusts and Estates

Criminal

Codes
 Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Investigations
 Forensics
Undercover Investigations
Warrants
Wiretaps
 Criminal Defense
 Indigent Defense
Prosecution
 Felonies
Administration of Office
Police Administration
 Criminal Trial Advocacy
 Procedural Issues
 Criminal Appellate Procedure
Criminal Jury Trials
Criminal Trial Procedure
Evidence
Habeas Corpus
Pre-trial Detention
Sentencing
Victims' Rights
 Substantive Areas
 Computer Crime
Corruption
Domestic Violence
Financial Crimes
Money Laundering
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Justice
Narcotics
Organized Crime
Terrorism

Government and Public Sector

Administrative Law
 Administrative Procedures Act
Agency Operations
Freedom of Information
Public Participation
Rulemaking
Anti-Corruption
 Integrity Systems
Transparency
Government
 Civil Service
Constitution
Constituent Entities
Constitutional Drafting
 Federalism
Separation of Powers
Decentralization
Election Law
Voting Rights
Federal Government
Govt. Budgetary Process
Local/Municipal Government
Political Parties
Procurement
State Government
Urban and Regional Planning
 Human Rights
 Civil and Political Rights
Economic & Social Rights
Freedom of Speech
Gender Issues
Humanitarian Law
Rights of Minorities/Cultures
Rights of Children
Rights of Foreign Citizens
Street Law
Legal Aid
 Administration of Office
 Legislative
 Legislative Drafting
Legal Indexing
Legislative Process
Lobbying
Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary Regulations
Public Hearings
Other
 Disability Law
Food and Drug Law
Health Law
Bioethics
Military Law
National Security Law
Other
Agriculture
Family Law
Juvenile Law
Media and Telecommunications
Privacy Law
Transportation

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