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Military Service
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JUMSHUD HAJIYEV

JUMSHUD HAJIYEV

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

Legal professional with experience in international law, diplomacy, and interstate negotiations. Involved in representing national interests in international legal proceedings, including arbitration and litigation under various international treaties. Background in interstate legal disputes and international cooperation, with the ability to analyze complex legal and diplomatic issues. Master's education in European Law complements practical experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Attaché, Int'l Litigation & Arbitration Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
2025.08 - Current
  • Actively engaged in international legal responsibility matters, contributing to the preparation of case materials for proceedings before international courts and arbitral tribunals
  • Actively participated in the preparation of case materials, collection and analysis of relevant factual and legal information, formulation of legal positions, and supported the State’s representation before international judicial and arbitral bodies
  • Participated in International Court of Justice proceedings on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965), Permanent Court of Arbitration cases under the Bern Convention (1979), and Energy Charter Treaty (1994) arbitration initiated by the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Executed other legal matters related to the Ministry’s area of operations.

Assistant Judge (Civil Servant)

Narimanov District Court, Baku
, Azərbaycan
2021.08 - 2023.07
  • Drafting of court decisions
  • Ensuring that court decisions are entered into the electronic court system within the specified deadlines and sent to the relevant parties
  • Providing suggestions for improving cases handled by the judge
  • Performing other tasks assigned by the judge.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law Faculty

Baku State University
Baku
2017.09 - 2021.06

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - European Law (in English)

Baku State University
Baku
2022.09 - 2024.06

Skills

1 Legal Skills:

  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Case Analysis
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Legal Compliance

2 Technical Skills:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Legal Research Databases (HeinOnline, LexisNexis)
  • Document Management Systems

3 General Professional Skills:

  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking

4 Language Skills:

  • English (Advanced)
  • Azerbaijani (Native)
  • Turkish (Advanced)

Recommendations

  • Badir Bayramov, Head of the International Litigation and Arbitration Issues Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan — April 2026
  • Prof. Amir Aliyev, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Baku State University — May 2021.

Academic Publications

  • “Some Issues of the International Legal Analysis of the Terrorist Attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” published in Qanun Scientific Legal Journal, No. 7 (345), July 2023.
  • “The Theoretical Framework, Significance, and Principal Characteristics of International Legal Cooperation in Criminal Matters,” published in an international scientific journal in the Republic of Kazakhstan, February 2024.
  • “Issues of Improving Legislation on Crimes of Robbery of Items of Special Value,” published in the proceedings journal of the conference titled “Directions for the Development of Modern Legal Science in the Republic of Azerbaijan,” dedicated to the 96th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, held at Baku State University on May 21, 2019.

Extracurricular Activities and Achievements

  • Participated in the Model Simulation Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, held on December 6, 2023; awarded a certificate of participation.
  • Successfully completed the “1st International Arbitration Summer School,” organized with the support of the Organization of Turkic States, held on June 26–30, 2023; awarded a certificate.
  • Participated in multiple academic events organized by European Law Students' Association (ELSA Azerbaijan), including:“The Functioning and Application Procedures of the European Court of Human Rights” webinar (December 19, 2020), “Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism” webinar (December 13, 2020), “Detention and Arrest in Criminal Proceedings” training (March 9, 2019);
    awarded certificates for each.
  • Delivered a presentation at the scientific-practical conference titled “Current Issues of Ensuring the Territorial Integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Context of National and International Law,” organized by the Police Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on November 3, 2022; awarded a certificate.
  • Achieved 2nd place in the “Topchubashov Moot Court Competition,” organized by Baku State University; awarded a certificate.
  • Awarded a certificate of distinction in the “IV Law Olympiad,” organized by the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Successfully completed the VII Summer Internship Program organized by the Azerbaijan New Generation Lawyers Association in July 2019, including a one-month internship at the Yasamal District Court; awarded a certificate.
  • Participated in various other local and international trainings, seminars, and webinars in the field of law.

Military Service

  • Completed military service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan from July 2024 to July 2025.
  • Successfully fulfilled service with exemplary performance and was awarded a Letter of Appreciation.

Timeline

Attaché, Int'l Litigation & Arbitration Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
2025.08 - Current

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - European Law (in English)

Baku State University
2022.09 - 2024.06

Assistant Judge (Civil Servant)

Narimanov District Court, Baku
2021.08 - 2023.07

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law Faculty

Baku State University
2017.09 - 2021.06
JUMSHUD HAJIYEV