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The Status of International Investment Agreements Between EU Member States and Non-EU States

The Status of International Investment Agreements Between EU Member States and Non-EU States

Implications of Developments in EU Law Clinic: Hebrew University, Fall 2019 Beneficiary: Various Ministries, Government of Israel Executive Summary (Full Report available here) Following recent developments in EU law concerning the validity of international investment agreements (IIAs) between the EU Member States, and primarily following the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) recent ruling in the Slovak Republic v. Achmea case, there is a need for clarity regard

Student Testimonial -- Buenos Aires 2020

Clinic: Buenos Aires Pilot Clinic Beneficiary: The South Centre Student: Anonymous "Taking part of the Pilot TradeLab Clinic ran by the University of Buenos Aires was an enriching academic experience, which provided me with unique legal research skills and allowed me to explore the legal profession from a new, more conscious point of view. Indeed, Tradelab’s “learning-by-doing” philosophy enabled me to apply theoretical knowledge into real life, acting as an irreplaceable too

Student Testimonial -- National University of Singapore Spring 2020

Clinic: National University of Singapore Student: Anonymous "I had the privilege of participating in the Investment Law Clinic run by TradeLab, conducted by my home university, the National University of Singapore. The Clinic gave me the opportunity to work on a live issue in international investment arbitration that had real-world impact for the Beneficiary, and potentially other actors in the field of IIA. The scope of our project was huge and seemed daunting initially, and

Student Testimonial -- Georgetown Spring Clinic 2020

Clinic: Georgetown Law Practicum Student: Anonymous "TradeLab really encouraged us students to explore cutting-edge legal topics in the trade world and provided us with the means and guidance necessary for conducting in-depth analysis of important legal issues. By participating in TradeLab, we are doing real work for real clients and are making our own contribution to the field of international trade law. This makes all the work that we put into the project really worthwhile.

Student Testimonial -- Hebrew Clinic 2020

Clinic: Hebrew University Clinic, 2019-2020 Student: Anonymous "The TradeLab clinic opened my eyes to the world of investor-state disputes and to how significant this is to the political relations on the global scene. It was also good to learn how significant this research can be for a small economy that doesn't have the resources to pay a major international law firm for the know how in this niche area of law. The experience also gave me a good opportunity to develop team-wo