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Conference on the ‘Application of the Succession Regulation in the EU Member States’ in Katowice
On 12 September 2019, the University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland) will host an international conference on the Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council – the Succession Regulation and on the various issues relating to the succession matters within the European area of freedom, security and justice.
The conference is organized at the occasion of the annual session of the European Group for Private International Law (EGPIL/GEDIP) that will be held at the premises of the University of Silesia in Katowice at the invitation of a member of the Group and a Professor of this University – First Advocate General at the CJEU Maciej Szpunar.
The opening session of the conference will be devoted to the review of Member States’ first experiences with the application of the Succession Regulation. This session will be followed by two panel discussions.
The opening session and both panels will be attended by renowned scholars and practitioners, including but not limited to: Professor Stefania Bariatti (University of Milan), Professor Andrea Bonomi (University of Lausanne), Professor Jürgen Basedow (Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht), Professor Christian Kohler (University of Saarbrücken), Professor Paul Lagarde (University of Paris 1 – Panthéon-Sorbonne, Professor emeritus), Professor Cristina González Beilfuss (University of Barcelona) and Michael Wilderspin (European Commission).
The working language of the conference is English, no translation is foreseen.
The fee covering participation in the conference, additional materials and meals including attendance at the reception held after the closing of the deliberations equals to less than 60 EUR.
The draft programme of the conference is available here. More details are available at the website of the University hosting the conference.
Upon the conclusion of the conference, on 13 September 2019, the University of Silesia will award a Doctorate Honoris Causa to the renowned scholar, Professor Paul Lagarde who will deliver a commemorative lecture at this occasion. This ceremony will start at 11:00 AM.
For any inquires that you may have relating to these events, please contact monika.jagielska@us.edu.pl or krzysztof.pacula@curia.europa.eu.
Internships available: The HCCH now accepts applications
The Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) seeks high-achieving interns for January to July 2020.
An internship with the HCCH offers a unique opportunity to deepen the knowledge of private international law, better understand how the HCCH functions, and contribute to the work of the Organisation.
Interested? Then lodge your application by Monday 30 September 2019.
For more information, including the application requirements, check out the HCCH website at: https://www.hcch.net/en/recruitment/internships#legal.
Job Vacancy: Researcher in Foreign and/or Private International Law
Professor Matthias Lehmann, Director of the Institute for Private International and Comparative Law, University of Bonn, University of Bonn, Germany, is looking for one highly skilled and motivated PhD candidate and fellow (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) on a part-time basis (50%). The earliest starting date is 1 October 2019.
The successful candidate holds a first law degree, preferably from a jurisdiction outside of Germany. She or he is acquainted in the comparative and international dimensions of private law, and ideally also interested in questions of financial law, in particular the new problems raised by cryptocurrencies. An excellent command of English and a basic knowledge of German are required. Knowledge of another language as well as good IT skills are additional factors that may be taken into consideration.
The fellow will be given the opportunity to conduct his/her PhD project or post-doc project according to the Faculty’s regulations. The position is paid according to the German public salary scale E-13 TV-L, 50% (about 1300 Euro net per month). There will be an opportunity to increase the position and salary to 75% as of April 1, 2020 should the candidate wish to do so. The initial contract period is up to three years, with the option to have a shorter period or to renew it, according to the wishes of the candidate. Responsibilities include independent teaching obligations (2 hours per week during the semester in a subject of choice of the candidate) as supporting Professor Lehmann in his research and teaching.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (cover letter in English; CV; and relevant documents and certificates, notably university transcripts and a copy of law degree) to lehrstuhl.lehmann@jura.uni-bonn.de by July 22, 2019. The University of Bonn is an equal opportunity employer.