The following came through on the China Law Discussion list this morning.. could be an interesting post for the right person
It also illustrates that Australia is getting increasiongly serious about working with China on all things legal
If anyone knows anyone who fits the description, please contact Jason Fitts
Australia-China Legal Profession Development (ACLPD) Program
2010
Selection Criteria
(incorporating criteria under the Australian Leadership Awards ? Fellowships)
Australia-China Legal Profession Development program specific criteria:
demonstrate a good level of English that is an IELTs score of at least 6.0 overall (with a score of not less than 6 for any component of the test);
have a graduate academic degree and, if a lawyer rather than legal administrator or government official, must have passed the national Judicial Examination;
have worked for the preceding 4 years in legal practice, legal administration or other relevant government position and a demonstrated area of legal specialty that is consistent with the priorities of the program
have the potential to be a future leader in China?s legal profession or other legal field (such as a government regulatory agency or law making body)
be able to research and work in his/her particular area of interest with limited supervision as necessary and be prepared to initiate, develop and
follow-up on contacts as appropriate.
show a capacity to benefit from the program within the time frame
General eligibility requirements for Fellows:
be a citizen of, and are residing in, an Australian Leadership Awards eligible country ie China (excluding Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR)
have been working in their country of citizenship for four years immediately preceding the date of their nomination
be able to take up the nominated Fellowship program at the time and for the duration proposed by the Australian organisations (the Law Council of Australia and the Australian Attorney-General?s Department)
