Join the Circle of Economic Security Experts at the CELIS Institute - Join the CELIS Community
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
- Be part of a community of distinguished leaders and innovators in the field
- Preferential invitation to CFIS, the CELIS annual form on investment screening and economic security
- Preferential invitation to contribute to CELIS projects, such as CELIS Blog or CELIS Country Reporter, and CELIS events
How to Become a Part of CELIS Institute?
Track 1: Demonstrate Experience and Leadership
Showcase your experience and leadership skills in economic security, meeting the rigorous standards expected by the CELIS Institute.
Track 2: Excel through Pathway Training
Embark on our specialized CELIS Thought Leaders Programme to deepen your expertise and enhance your credentials.
Track 1: Demonstrated Experience and Leadership
- 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
- 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.
Track 2: CELIS Thought Leaders Programme
CELIS Community Membership Options Details
| 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 one Module of the CELIS Thought Leaders Programme; or (c) Appointment as CELIS Country Reporter | (a) 10 years of experience; or (b) 1 year of experience and three Modules of the CELIS Thought Leaders Programme | 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 plus 2 Letters of Reference if no CELIS Thought Leaders Programme attended | Latest CV plus 2 Letters of Reference if no CELIS Thought Leaders Programme 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (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 | |
| Get Started | Get Started | Get in touch with CELIS | Get in touch with CELIS | Get in touch with CELIS | |
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