Support Legal Research and Review on UNCITRAL's work on Cross Border Insolvency

Supports United Nations Commission On International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) as a UN Volunteer in support legal research and review on uncitral's work on cross border insolvency work. The assignment contributes to each Online Volunteer will be assigned one or more chapters or thematic sections of the Practice Guide on Cross-Border Insolvency Cooperation (2009)..

• Each Online Volunteer will be assigned one or more chapters or thematic sections of the Practice Guide on Cross-Border Insolvency Cooperation (2009).
• Review assigned chapters of the current version of the updated Practice Guide and identify provisions that require further updating or revision.
• Conduct legal research on developments since 2009, including judicial decisions from relevant jurisdictions; developments in international standards and best practices; and academic literature and other authoritative sources.
• Identify emerging issues and trends in cross-border insolvency cooperation that may warrant inclusion in the revised Guide.
• Draft proposed revisions, additions and updated text for assigned sections.
• Where appropriate, prepare draft outlines or text for new chapters or thematic sections to address developments not covered in the current Guide.

• Advanced university studies or a degree in law (LL.M., J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent), preferably with a specialization in insolvency or international commercial law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cross-border insolvency law.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and legal drafting skills.
• Ability to review, analyse, and synthesize judicial decisions and legal materials from multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written communication skills in English.

• Volunteer assignment via UNV