Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law

From October 24-26, 2024, our J.D. and LL.M. students attended the Annual International Law Weekend (ILW) Conference in New York City, organized by the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA). This two-and-a-half-day event featured over 30 panels and brought together some of the world’s top international lawyers and diplomats. Our students gained invaluable insights into global issues and connected with leaders in the field – an inspiring experience for their future careers in international law! Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr.

It was a pleasure to present on Persuasive Writing in the Role of an Advocate for Africa in the Moot earlier today. Africa in the Moot is doing wonderful work bringing teams from throughout Africa into the Vis Moot family. https://lnkd.in/e3sNF6sm

We are pleased to feature the achievements of Tymur Mykhailov (LLM ’2023), who recently contributed to an important comparative study on the digitalization of notary services in Ukraine. This research, presented by the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO), provides valuable insights and recommendations to drive digital transformation within Ukraine’s notary system. Learn more about the study and its recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gNtrE-5a Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law

We are pleased to announce the first annual class of Pitt Law’s Global Legal Scholars. The Global Legal Scholars Program is Pitt Law’s international law honors program for JD students.?It is small and highly selective; students are selected after their 1L year for their international interests, aptitude for scholarship, and academic performance. Each Global Legal Scholar undertakes a bespoke educational experience with Pitt Law faculty in addition to their normal JD courses.?The annual Global Legal Scholar Conference, organized with Pitt Law’s LLM students, will be held in the Spring of 2025. Please meet our 2024 Global Legal Scholars! Lance Huckabee Mary Entress Nagel Celeste Hall Ryan Walter Madeline Yingling Gabriella Gray Learn more about each scholar by reading their bios in the attached document. Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr.

We are pleased to share our annual CILE Notes, reflecting on the past year at the Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law. We are grateful for your ongoing support and are excited about the potential for further growth and partnership in the future. Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr.

We are happy to share the good news about the Center for International Legal Education from the past year in our annual CILE Notes (link below). This edition highlights our students' achievements, faculty milestones, and collaborations with colleagues and friends across the globe. We proudly report that our students have continued to excel, with many receiving prestigious scholarships and fellowships and participating in international moot court competitions. We are grateful for our continued partnerships with esteemed institutions and organizations worldwide, allowing us to expand our reach and impact. Thanks to these valuable collaborations, we have offered various programs, from study-abroad opportunities to cutting-edge research initiatives. We look forward to continuing to grow and evolve in the future. Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr. https://lnkd.in/e8nbQNWt

On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law had the privilege of welcoming Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi (LLM ’06), Executive Director of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine (RD4U), as the keynote speaker of the 32nd McLean Lecture on World Law. With over two decades of experience in international law and dispute resolution, Markiyan is widely regarded as one of Ukraine’s top legal experts. As Executive Director of RD4U, he oversees the submission and review processes of claims and works in collaboration with the Board of Directors, national governments, international organizations, and the Ukrainian government on mechanisms for potential reparations. We are grateful to Markiyan for sharing his valuable insights. Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr. #InternationalLaw #Ukraine #Reparations #DisputeResolution #RD4U #GlobalJustice

On October 10, Hazim Alqethami Alotaibi, an SJD candidate at Pitt Law, presented his paper titled 'The Role of Third-Party Organizations in Regulating Medical AI' at North Carolina Central University's symposium, 'Navigating the Intersection: Legal and Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Healthcare. His paper, which will be published soon in a special issue, explores the critical role of third-party organizations in ensuring compliance and safety in the rapidly evolving field of medical AI regulation. Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Kindly Reminder: This Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi (LLM ’06), Executive Director of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine (RD4U), will be speaking. As Executive Director, Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi coordinates the submission of claims and collaborates with the Board of Directors, national governments, international organizations, and the Ukrainian government on mechanisms for reviewing claims and potential future reparations. No registration is required for in-person attendance. Register here to attend virtually: https://lnkd.in/ewnsbgBa University of Pittsburgh School of Law Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr.

?? Save the Date! Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, for an engaging discussion on NATO’s role in modern U.S. foreign policy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dMZj8UrG Center for International Legal Education (CILE) at Pitt Law Ron Brand Charles T. Kotuby Jr. #NATO #ForeignPolicy #PittLaw #CILE #PittCyber