Professor Kelley teaches at Sytkyvkar State University in Syktyvkar in Russia's Komi Republic

Professor Christopher Kelley taught a two-day negotiation skills course on May 29 and 30, 2017, at Sytkyvkar State University in Syktyvkar in Russia's Komi Republic.  His students were fourth- and fifth-year language students, variously studying English, German, and French. 

Professor Kelley was hosted at Sytkyvkar State University by Professor Yury Dubro.  Professor Dubro was at the University of Arkansas in the fall 2016 semester on Fulbright faculty development grant.

Professor Kelley's negotiation skills course is designed to introduce its participants to basic negotiation principles, including pre-negotiation planning using the concepts of best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA), reservation point (RP), and zone of possible agreement (ZOPA).  During most of the course, however, the participants negotiate hypothetical negotiation exercises, thus giving the course a "learning by doing" quality. 

Professor Kelley has taught negotiations variously at universities, law firms, and NGOs in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania, and Kazakhstan.  He also has taught Transnational Negotiation and Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiation at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Christopher Kelley launches exchange program between the U.S. & Belarus

Christopher R. Kelley, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law, shares his experiences with the US-Belarus Observer on launching a law student exchange program between the U.S. and Belarus. View the full article in the US-Belarus Observer.

Connecting with Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, Ukraine

Each spring, Professor Christopher Kelley teaches a popular course in the Rule of Law. As Professor Kelley notes in his course syllabus, "This course was inspired by the World Justice Project. The WJP was largely created by William H. Neukom, a past President of the American Bar Association and the former General Counsel of Microsoft. He believes that every law school should have a rule of law course, which is why I created this course in 2009. I had the good fortune of working with Bill and others on the WJP’s first World Justice Forum and attending the second WJF, both of which were in Vienna, and the fourth WJF in The Hague. As I have done since 2009, I will endeavor to keep this course true to the spirit of the World Justice Project by keeping its focus on contemporary, global rule of law issues and, most fundamentally, on the rule of law’s meaning and significance."


This semester, we will be joined by students at Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv, Ukraine. Students in Fayetteville will be connected to their counterpoints in Ukraine by video conference with Professor Kelley facilitating conversations between the two institutions. Images from our class are below.

Professor Mykhailiuk to co-teach Agricultural & Food Law in the EU

This spring, the LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law will be offering a new course titled Agricultural & Food Law in the European Union. The course, taught by Professor Christopher Kelley, serves as an Introduction to the governance of the European Union, and an exploration of polices regarding agricultural and food law. We are pleased and honored to share that Professor Kelley will be joined by National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy School of Law lecturer Mykhailiuk Galyna. Professor Mykhailiuk will be guiding us through an introduction to EU law at the beginning of this course. Her lectures will be based on the full-semester course on European Law that she teaches at the National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" School of Law. Professor Mykhailiuk joins the class by videoconference teaching our students in Fayetteville and also to our LL.M. distance candidates. Our thanks to Professor Mykhailiuk!

Welcome Dr. Darya Lando, Belarusian State University Law Faculty Member

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Darya Lando a Minsk lawyer and Belarusian State University Law Faculty professor, will be our guest during the first two weeks of February.

Here is her law firm bio:

https://www.lexpatent.by/en/about/staff-lando.php

Here is her BSU Law Faculty bio:

http://www.law.bsu.by/content/?4833
While she is here, Dr. Lando will meet with faculty and students and will join several of our courses as a special guest. She will also meet with our LL.M. Candidates. Dr. Lando's colleague Volha Samasiuk  is an Alum of the LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law and earned her PhD from the BSU Law Faculty and taught in the BSU Law Faculty.


Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lando on her first trip to the United States.

Celebrate International Education Week

International Education Week takes place each November and is a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Education is part of the efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. To learn more about IEW, visit the Department of State website.
SATURDAY: November 14th

National Unity Day -- Russia, 12:00 noon - Fulbright Peace Fountain by Old Main. The Russia-Eurasia Student Organization wants to celebrate the National Unity Day by inviting the University of Arkansas community to play a quest game dedicated to the events that rallied Russian people and led to the Romanov dynasty to take the throne. Food will be served at the close of the game. Sponsor: Associated Student Government and the Russia-Eurasia Student Organization. Contact - Rustem Galiullin; grustem@email.uark.edu

International Education Week Lunch Specials – 11 am – 2pm , Ella’s Restaurant at the Inn at Carnell Hall on UA Campus, Lunch specials will be available for lunch at Ella’s Restaurant, with a different country represented each day. Monday China, Tuesday Brazil, Wednesday Bolivia, Thursday Panama, Friday India

MONDAY: November 16th

The Role of International Education in Peacebuilding, 8:00am - 10:00am, Holcombe Hall Classroom, Through international education, students become more effective communicators, more engaged citizens, and learn to think critically about the relationships between local and global issues. These skills are all vital to building peace in a world full of conflict. To celebrate this capacity of international education during International Education Week, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Alliance for Peacebuilding invite you to a free panel discussion on the role of international education in peacebuilding. Experts in conflict resolution and peacebuilding will: 

• Provide a high-level overview of the ways in which international engagement and global learning can help mitigate conflict and empower individuals to become peacebuilders
• Share key strategies and approaches available to educators to engage students in peacebuilding both locally and globally 
• Examine the role of global learning in the peacebuilding process. Contact - Michael Freeman:mfreeman@uark.edu

International Dress Day & Photo, all day, Group Photo after Opening session 11 a.m.. International Connections Lounge in the Arkansas Union, Wear a hat, tee shirt, scarf, traditional outfit from where you are from of have visited. A group Photo will be following the IEW Opening remarks.

Opening session and International Bazaar, 11:00am – 2:00pm, International Connection Lounge in the Arkansas Union, Kim Needy, Dean of Graduate School and International Education will open the University of Arkansas' International Education Week followed by a group picture of the University of Arkansas community in traditional dress. International Bazaar will contribute to inclusion and diversity on campus though cultural table presentations and performances by international students. Sponsor: International Students Organization (ISO) Contact – Layseen Chen Torres: lachento@uark.edu

Study Abroad Photo Contest Display, 11:00am – 2:00pm, International Connections Lounge, Winners of the 2015 Study Abroad Photo Contest will be announced and displayed during the International Bazaar. Sponsor: Office of Study Abroad and International Exchange, Contact – Brian Poepsel: bpoepse@uark.edu

Theatre and Diplomacy, 5:30pm, Giffels Auditorium, A presentation by Syrian playwright and diplomat Riad Ismat. This is an event raising awareness of the need of defending academic freedom worldwide and creating support networks of international solidarity. Sponsor: UA Scholars at Risk Committee, Arts and Sciences Area Studies, Theatre, English, Diversity Affairs, Contact – Luis Restrepo: lrestr@uark.edu

For a full listing of events throughout the week, visit the International Students & Scholars website. 

The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy publishes the first Kyiv-Mohyla Law and Politics Journal

We are pleased to share news that The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy has published the first issue of Kyiv-Mohyla Law and Politics Journal (KMLPJ). KMLPJ is an academic, peer-reviewed journal which provides a unique focus on many aspects of Ukrainian law and political issues, including their broader international contexts.

Our own University of Arkansas Associate Professor of Law Christopher Kelley edited, pro bono, the Journal's articles for their English grammar and style, using UK rules of grammar, spelling, and the like. Professor Kelley and the University of Arkansas are thanked on the Journal's website.

Accelerated JD Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers Admitting for Fall 2016

   Accelerated JD Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

The Accelerated JD Program at the University of Arkansas School of Law is now accepting applications for fall 2016. The AJD Program is designed specifically for individuals who have completed a law degree outside the United States, and wish to complete a JD in the United States to expand their career opportunities. The curricular structure of the AJD program is focused on successful bar passage. Our first year AJD candidates take the same foundational courses as our traditional JD candidates, while the second year is tailored to the particular goals of the candidate, focusing on bar preparation. AJD Candidates enjoy specialized faculty support throughout their matriculation, as well as tutoring and guidance from seasoned law students. To qualify, applicants must hold a degree from an accredited law school that would qualify the applicant to practice law in their country. The LSAT is not required. Candidates will receive up to thirty hours of credit for their previous coursework allowing them to complete the program over two academic years. Our fall 2016 semester will begin August 15th. 

The University of Arkansas School of Law has ranked as a top 10 best value law school for 3 years in a row in the U.S. in National Jurist magazine’s Top 20 Values in legal education and among U.S. News and World Report‘s top 41 public law schools.


Located in Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. With over 58,000 inhabitants, Fayetteville is known for its rich natural beauty, healthful climate, clean air, low cost of living, low crime rate, and is frequently listed among the top ten Best College Towns.

Visit our website for information on program costs and instructions on how to apply. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact us by email at sxh090@uark.edu to learn more.