Oleg Kobelev

Oleg Kobelev is the Associate Dean for International Studies at Duke University School of Law, a position he has held since September 2020.1 He has an extensive background in international legal education and career development, with over a decade of experience at Duke University.

Career at Duke University

Kobelev's career at Duke University has progressed through several roles:

1. Associate Dean for International Studies (September 2020 - Present)
2. Assistant Dean for International Studies (December 2014 - September 2020)
3. Director of International Career Development and Special Projects (September 2010 - July 2014)

In his current role, Kobelev directs the Office of International Studies at Duke Law School. His responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, admission, academic advising, and career support for over 90 students in the one-year International LLM program. He also manages exchange programs with overseas partners, the International Visitors Program, and the SJD program.1

Previous Experience

Before joining Duke University, Kobelev held several legal positions:

• Staff Counsel at the National Association of Attorneys General (November 2009 - September 2010)
• Staff Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (August 2007 - December 2009)
• Litigation Associate at Sidley Austin (September 2007 - August 2008)1

Education

Kobelev received his education from:

• University of North Carolina School of Law (JD, With Honors)
• Guilford College (BA in Political Science and Philosophy, With High Honors)1

Language Skills

Kobelev is multilingual, with proficiency in:

• English (native or bilingual)
• Ukrainian (native or bilingual)
• Russian (native or bilingual)
• French (limited working proficiency)
• Polish (limited working proficiency)1

In his role at Duke, Kobelev is actively involved in international outreach, visiting alumni and prospective students in various countries, including Mexico, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul.234