Visiting Scholars and Research Fellows Program Hosted by the Center for Korean Legal Studies
Every year the Center hosts several academics and practitioners interested in pursuing legal research related to Korea at one of the world's top law schools for International and Comparative Law. In the past, the Center has sponsored scholars and practitioners primarily from Korea and will continue to do so in the future. However, in recognition of the increasing impact of Korean legal issues in the world economy and the growing number of legal professionals with an active need to understand the Korean legal landscape, the Center is seeking to sponsor more scholars from a broader spectrum of backgrounds, experience and geographic location.
Applications for visiting scholar status at Columbia Law School are processed through the International Programs Office. Click here for more details. For purposes of Center sponsorship, the "Visiting Scholar" designation refers to academics and practitioners at mid-career to senior level status. Note also that "Research Fellow" status is open to PhD candidates and post-J.D. equivalent graduates.
Guidelines for Application:
• Please note that the new application asks for a faculty sponsor. If you would like the Center to consider supporting your application, you must enter Center Director Jeong-Ho Roh's name in the first slot. The following slots should contain other professors who may have an interest in your area of research. If you are hosted by the Center, we will make every effort to gain and coordinate the support of the other professors you have listed.
• Your application should describe a research topic that is directly related to some aspect of Korean law. This can include topics that are purely domestic in nature, comparative between Korea and one or more jurisdictions, issues in international law impacting Korea, Korea's role in the development of international standards, etc.
• Visiting scholars are expected to be actively engaged in the proceedings of the Center throughout their residency. This includes monthly gatherings to share progress on your research project with other Center-sponsored scholars, as well as a presentation on your research that will be open to the law school community. A strong application will express your commitment to this involvement.
Noah Kim LL.M. Candidate, Northwestern University School of Law
Mr. Kim's area of specialization is sports law. Mr. Kim plans to research current issues of sports law in the U.S to compare those in Korea and gather firsthand experience as an active athlete to propose a practical solution to issues related to Sports law in Korea.
Kil Won Lee Post-doctoral Researcher, SungKyunKwan University, Brain Korea 21 Law Program
Dr. Lee’s areas of specialization include public international law and international trade law. His research topic while at Columbia is reviewing the legal status of public international law in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system. Dr. Lee is an independent research fellow. In residence Fall 2011.
Noah Kim
Kil Won Lee