As to the original question, this is what noelbusiness84 may be referring to......No way would I suggest this one!
http://www.ptshamrock.com/dippp.html
But if one checks out the German example I used, you will see that honorary counsels are generally chosen from people of distinction that have ties to that nation....
http://www.germany.info/relaunch/inf...hicago/hc.html
It also states that they provide emergency help to nationals (which would appeal to me) and act as notary publics...not to be confused with a Notar which is by definition an attorney. No need to have a background in international studies since they dont issue visas or act on behalf of the Bundesrepublik in an official capacity.