ASIL Keynote Highlight: U.S. Legal Adviser Harold Koh Asserts Drone Warfare Is Lawful Self-Defense Under International Law
Last night, U.S. State Department legal adviser Harold Koh outlined, for the first time, the Obama administration’s legal justifications under international law for the targeted killings of non-state actors using remotely piloted aircraft, often referred to as “drones.” He inserted the topic of drones into his keynote at the American Society of International Law 104th […]
Read More →14th Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition
The 14th Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition concluded yesterday with the Law Society of Ireland, Cork as Applicant facing the University of Maryland School of Law as Respondent. This year’s simulated case before the International Court of Justice focused on “Beaked Whales and Marine Seismic Surveys.” Student attorneys made arguments under the Espoo Convention, […]
Read More →ASIL 104th Annual Meeting – Onsite and Online
The American Society of International Law 104th Annual Meeting will be held March 24-27, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme is “International Law in a Time of Change.” The two keynote lectures will be delivered by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada and Harold Hongju Koh, […]
Read More →Top 5 Reasons to Attend the ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting 2010
The American Bar Association Section of International Law Spring Meeting will be held on April 13-17, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. The conference will feature more than 70 programs and 8 optional social events. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The deadline for a discounted hotel rate […]
Read More →Top 21 Reverse Tips for Moot Court Oral Arguments (with commentary)
Consider the following unattributed sage words of wisdom as special “gifts” to your 2010 team from last year’s competitors. They asked me not to mention their names, saying that their highest reward will be watching you benefit from their advice. The list was originally circulated in 2009. Still wondering what to say in court, what […]
Read More →Legal Obligations of Signatories and Parties to Treaties
In judging different moot court competitions during the past two months, I have noticed several competitors did not understand the difference between signatories and parties to a treaty. This posting provides a brief overview of when a treaty is legally binding upon a State and a few examples.
Read More →Call for Papers: ILSA International Conference on “Discussing Global Issues within the Framework of the United Nations”
Law students and early career researchers are invited to submit proposals for papers and completed papers for the upcoming summer conference of the International Law Students Association (ILSA). The Conference will be held at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, Turkey on July 7-10, 2010. The theme this year is “Discussing Global Issues within the Framework of […]
Read More →Call for Papers: RDI-NALSAR Conference on Legal Aid to Secure Land Rights to the Rural Poor
The RDI-NALSAR National Conference on Legal Aid to Secure Land Rights to the Rural Poor invites papers. Of particular interest are the possible roles of governments, NGOs, and paralegals in securing the land rights for the world’s poorest people. Are existing legal aid models delivering the desired results? The Conference will be held on April […]
Read More →Call for Papers: Goettingen Journal of International Law (GoJIL) Conference
The Goettingen Journal of International Law invites emerging scholars and junior faculty to submit papers for its upcoming international conference, “Resources of Conflict – Conflicts over Resources.” The Conference will be held on October 7-9, 2010 in Göttingen, Germany. It will feature two keynote speeches and four panels. ICJ Judge Bruno Simma will be one […]
Read More →Call for Papers: 2nd Young Scholars Workshop 2010 by the National University of Singapore and the Asian Society of International Law
The organizers of the 2nd Young Scholars Workshop 2010 are accepting papers. The Workshop is sponsored by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Asian Society of International Law (AsianSIL). It will be held from September 30 to October 1 at the National University of Singapore Law School. This year’s theme is “Asian Approaches […]
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