Dispute settlement lawyers

Dispute settlement lawyers contribute to the dispute settlement process of the WTO by assisting a panel established for a dispute or the Appellate Body members considering an appeal.

Their role is to deliver substantive legal advice and to conduct research on legal, technical or procedural issues in dispute settlement or appellate proceedings.

Requirements : An advanced university degree in law (including international trade law and public international law), knowledge of international, legal and economic principles and issues, adjudicative process and practice, a high level of legal drafting skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a multicultural team.