Here you can find information about academic networks, professional associations, student organizations, and international institutions that offer opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and service.
International, transnational, and comparative law are dynamic fields that reward early engagement beyond the classroom. From global academic networks and professional associations to student organizations, competitions, and international institutions, law students have many ways to build expertise, gain experience, and connect with practitioners worldwide.
American Society of International Law (ASIL)
Student memberships, interest groups (e.g., Human Rights, International Economic Law), research forums, mentoring, and the Semi-Annual and Annual Meeting. EMORY LAW SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF ASIL – PLEASE CONTACT CICL FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO JOIN AND BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP.
European Society of International Law (ESIL)
Student memberships, annual conferences, and thematic interest groups connecting students with scholars across Europe and beyond.
American Society of Comparative law (ASCL)
No specific student memberships – individual memberships available at $75 annually. Annual conferences, American Journal of Comparative Law, and thematic interest groups connecting scholars globally. YCC – Young Comparatists Committee (hosting its own annual meeting and workshops).
International Association of Comparative Law (IACL)
Global comparative law scholarship, national reports, and the International Congress of Comparative Law.
International Law Association (ILA)
Committees on public and private international law; student memberships via national branches (including the American Branch).
ABA Section of International Law
Student leadership roles, practice oriented committees, webinars, and international conferences.‑oriented committees, webinars, and international conferences.
International Bar Association (IBA)
Global committees on public international law, arbitration, and human rights; student and academic memberships.
ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum
International Law Students Association (ILSA)
Global student network best known for international law moots and leadership opportunities.
Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
The world’s largest public international law moot court competition.
Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
A premier competition focused on international commercial law and arbitration.
Simulation based competition emphasizing applied humanitarian law.‑based competition emphasizing applied humanitarian law.
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
Internships and research in rule of law and judicial independence.
Legal internships and advocacy experience in international human rights.
Open Society Justice Initiative
Research and litigation opportunities focused on transnational justice.