Becoming a Member of the CELIS Community

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Membership: A Mark of Distinction and Professional Commitment

At the CELIS Institute, we are more than just a network – we are a community of excellence in economic security. Our members are distinguished leaders and innovators in the field, embodying the highest standards of expertise and professionalism.

Being a member of the CELIS Institute is not just about having an affiliation – it's a testament to your dedication, proficiency, and adherence to the highest standards in the field of economic security law and practice. It's a signal to the world of your commitment to excellence and integrity in this critical field.

Your Benefits include

To qualify for membership, candidates must either:

Demonstrate Experience and Leadership: Showcase your experience and leadership skills in economic security, meeting the rigorous standards expected by the CELIS Institute.

Excel through Pathway Training: Embark on our specialized CELIS Pathway Training to deepen your expertise and enhance your credentials.

Way 1: Demonstrated Experience and Leadership

Experience

  • Required experience ranges from demonstrated interest up to 10 years depending on membership level
  • Alternatively, active role as CELIS Country Reporter or CELIS Assistant Country Reporter

Application requirements

  • CV
  • Letter(s) of reference (all membership levels except CELIS Affiliates)*
  • Schedule of appointments or participation in the relevant field (CELIS Fellows; CELIS Senior Fellows)

*A reference letter is required from an individual (preferably a member of the CELIS Institute at any level) who has firsthand experience with you in the capacity of an investment screening / economic security law expert within the last year. The referee should submit their reference on business letterhead or via email from their business address, complete with their business signature.

Way 2: CELIS’s Pathway Training

Coming soon!

How to Become a Part of CELIS Institute?

CELIS Community Membership Options

CELIS Affiliate CELIS NOW Fellows (Students and young professionals) CELIS Fellow CELIS Senior Fellow CELIS Patron
Admission requirements
Interest in the subject matter (a) 6 months of experience required; or (b) Appointment as Assistant Country Reporter; and Active as Blog editor or in the CELIS NOW initiative; and below 36 years (a) 5 years of experience; or (b) Completion of Module 1 of the CELIS Pathway Training; or (c) Appointment as CELIS Country Reporter (a) 10 years of experience; or (b) 1 year of experience and Modules 1 to 3 of the CELIS Pathway Training Legal entities such as law firms or institutions, or networks, which are actively involved in the development or application of investment screening and economic security
Application requirements
Latest CV Latest CV and 1 Letter of Reference* Latest CV and 2 Letters of Reference if no CELIS Training attended Latest CV and 2 Letters of Reference if no CELIS Training attended Individual application
Additional application requirements
A schedule of appointments or participation undertaken in the last five (5) years with details of your experience in the field and a minimum of five (5) cases details (date & brief outline of the case) OR appointment as CELIS Country Reporter A schedule of appointments or participation undertaken in the last ten (10) years with details of your experience in the field and a minimum of twenty five (25) cases details (date & brief outline of the case)
Decision on Admission by the CELIS Institute
Benefits
CELIS News and CELIS Blog Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access
CELIS Resources and search functions Preview Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access for 3 Accounts
Preferential invitations to contribute to CELIS projects (qualification assumed) Selected Selected Selected Yes Yes
Preferential invitation and discounts to CELIS events (except CFIS, the annual flagship event) (additional charges may apply) Selected Yes Yes Yes Yes
Preferential invitation to CFIS, the annual flag-ship event (additional charges apply), and discounts No Public Sesssion Public Sesssion Public Sesssion and in-private sessions Public Sesssion and in-private sessions (2 tickets)
CELIS Membership list No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Annual bench fees, excluding VAT (base fees; discounted bench fees are available (a) according to place of origin (CELIS Global South Initiative) and (b) for government, and (c) academia (individual agreement); a one-off, non-refundable application fee of 60 EUR (except CELIS NOW Fellowship)
250 EUR Free of Charge 385 EUR 585 EUR 1,485 EUR
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