The American Branch of the International Law Association is proud to be hosting a Book Launch Reception with drinks and canapés at @asilorg.bsky.social's Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Registration is not required. We hope to see you there!
FINAL CALL FOR ILW 2026 PANEL PROPOSALS!
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
The American Branch of the ILA is pleased to invite proposals for International Law Weekend 2026.
www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...
ILW 2026 PANEL PROPOSALS: FINAL WEEK
DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2026
The American Branch of the ILA is pleased to invite proposals for International Law Weekend 2026 (ILW 2026). ILW 2026 will take place October 22-24, 2026, in New York City.
www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...
Statement by the International Criminal Court Committee of the American Branch of the International Law Association, Regarding ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan | April 6, 2026
Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/wp-content/u...
The next episode of International Law Chats is now live!
Chiara and Milena interviewed Dr. Cordula Droege about her time at the ICRC and the status of international humanitarian law amid several crises.
Listen on Apple Podcasts here: lnkd.in/g_2yZEAU
Listen on Spotify here: lnkd.in/gdpG4wAx
ILW 2026 PANEL PROPOSAL DEADLINE EXTENDED: APRIL 20, 2026!
The American Branch of the ILA is pleased to invite proposals for International Law Weekend 2026 (ILW 2026). ILW 2026 will take place October 22-24, 2026, in New York City.
www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...
The American Branch of the International Law Association is proud to be hosting a Book Launch Reception with drinks and canapés at @asilorg.bsky.social's Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Registration is not required.
This event will break down how the U.S. is approaching key international law issues in the Iran conflict, including an analysis of the legal justifications advanced for the war and certain targeting decisions.
đź“… April 6, 2026
⏰ 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
đź’» Via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you missed the Crimes against Humanity Study Group's webinar 'Towards an Effective and Universal Convention on Crimes Against Humanity,' it's available to watch on the ABILA YouTube now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiO9...
Issue 118 of the American Branch newsletter is now live! Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/wp-content/u...
From Feb 20-21, 2026, ABILA and the International & Comparative Law Program at UCLA School of Law hosted International Law Weekend – West. The theme of the conference was New Frontiers, Evolving Rules: The Future of International Law. A huge thanks to @jesspeake.bsky.social for ILW West's success!
Did you miss our co-sponsored webinar 'Women’s Equal Right to Participate in the Judiciary and Women’s Access to Justice: More Women, More Access'?
It's now available to watch on the ABILA YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtDg...
Congratulations to the ABILA Members in @heinonline.bsky.social's Most-Cited International & Comparative Law Rankings!
See the full list here: heinonline.org/HOL/scholarl...
Statement of the President of the American Branch of the International Law Association
Regarding the United States Attack on Iran
March 6, 2026
Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/wp-content/u...
Women’s Equal Right to Participate in the Judiciary and Women’s Access to Justice: More Women, More Access
Tuesday 10 March | International Day of Women Judges | 6:15-7:30 pm
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
WEBINAR: Towards an Effective and Universal Convention on Crimes Against Humanity
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
INTERNATIONAL LAW WEEKEND 2026: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order
The American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) is pleased to invite proposals for International Law Weekend 2026 (ILW 2026), Oct 22-24, 2026. www.ila-americanbranch.org/internationa...
Did you miss yesterday's webinar, 'A Report Card on the Laws of Armed Conflict' with Gabor Rona, Janina Dill, Cordula Droege, Oona Hathaway, and Michael Schmitt? Watch the recording below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLS...
The International Law Association (American Branch) seeks nominations for its Student Ambassadors program. This is a terrific way for law students to network with leading academics and practitioners, as well as other students. See more here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/2026-student...
ILW25 Panel Reflection: Negotiating the Future Crimes Against Humanity Treaty: Paradigm Shift or Half-Measure? by Claire Barrington
This blog is part of a series of reflections on ILW 2025 by our Student Ambassadors. Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/ilw25-panel-...
PROGRAM & REGISTRATION FOR ILW-WEST 2026 LIVE!
The Int'l and Comparative Law Program at @law.ucla.edu and ABILA invite you to join us for ILW-West on Feb 20-21, 2026. The theme is New Frontiers, Evolving Rules: The Future of International Law.
See more here: law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...
Announcing: the ILW 2026 Co-Chairs, theme, and dates!
We're delighted to announce that this year's Co-Chairs are Brady Mabe, @jesspeake.bsky.social, and Lisa Reinsberg.
Theme: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order.
Dates: October 22-24, 2026. Save the dates today!
Statement of the Board of Directors of the American Branch of the International Law Association Regarding the United States Intervention in Venezuela - January 16, 2026
Read here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/statement-of...
In 2026, the American Branch will host several CLE-qualifying webinars, free for every attendee. The first in this series, 'A Report Card on the Laws of Armed Conflict,' will be held on February 17, 2026, at 11 AM ET.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The 2026 ILA-ASIL EastMed-MENA Research Forum, organized by the International Law Association - Hellenic Branch and the American Society of International Law, invites paper proposals for its meeting on 9–10 July 2026 in Athens, Greece. See more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...
The ABILA Study Group on Crimes against Humanity has been hard at work - read their two newest articles, the Non-Discrimination Provision and the Martens Clause, on our website: www.ila-americanbranch.org/abila-study-...
Drafting Committee: Olympia Bekou, Sara Ciucci, Christopher Lentz, Leila Sadat
The first episode of ILC in 2026 is live! In this special episode, Chiara, Alison, and Milena speak with Dapo Akande and Franz Perrez about the most significant moments in international law in 2025.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5KMt...
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/gHDXEyVM
The ABILA Outstanding Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of international law. This year's recipient was Brenda Hollis, with Jim Johnson accepting it on her behalf. Read her remarks here: www.ila-americanbranch.org/2025-abila-o...
Check out my new co-authored piece on @justsecurity.org
In it, we discuss how crises can be catalysts for change in international law.
Join us for @abilaofficial.bsky.social International Law Weekend in NYC this weekend to explore this theme in more detail.
#ILW2025
Today kicks off @abilaofficial.bsky.social's #ILW2025.
We’ve published two articles leading up to #ILW2025, with more to come!
www.justsecurity.org/122648/crisi...
www.justsecurity.org/122915/crisi...
We’ll also be posting relevant content ahead of some of the weekend’s panels. Stay tuned!