Emil Babayan graduated from the AUA LL.M program in 2001 and became a researcher at AUA the following year. He also received a Master's degree in Public International Law from Leiden University (Netherlands). He is currently an external PhD candidate at Leiden University, and his research is focused on self-proclaimed (unrecognized) states before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). From 2006 to 2012, Mr. Babayan served as the Deputy Agent of the Government before the ECtHR. From 2008 to 2012, he served as Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia and from 2012 to 2013 as Chairman of the Commission for Ethics of High-ranking Officials. He served as the Deputy Prosecutor General of Armenia from 2013 to 2016. From February 2017 to December 2020, Mr. Babayan served as the Adviser to Artsakh President. His tasks include ensuring that Artsakh is represented in discussions among international organizations and courts concerning its vital interests.
Mr. Babayan started teaching at the American University of Armenia in 2003; the first course he developed and taught was the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under public international law, which is still included in the curriculum.
Higher Education
- From 2021, PhD candidate, Leiden University, Institute for Public Law
- 2003 Master of Laws (LL.M.), Leiden University, Public International Law with International Criminal Law Specialization
- 2001 Master of Laws (LL.M.), American University of Armenia (valedictorian)
- 1998 Bachelor of Law, Vardanants University of Yerevan
Courses taught:
- European Convention of Human Rights
- Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Under International Law
- Topics in International Law: Genocide Reparations
- Law & Justice in Popular Culture
- Law in Everyday Life
Awards:
- The Medal of “Mkhitar Gosh” (2020) (Artsakh) for significant services in the sphere of law
- Certificate of Honor (2011) by AUA on the occasion of his Commencement Address to the 2011 Graduate Class
- Distinguished Alumni Award (2008) by the Department of Law of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) in recognition of professional achievements in the field of law
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