From April 16-18, 2025, the American Society of International Law will convene its 119th Annual Meeting with the theme, “Traditions and Transitions in International Law.”
The international legal order is faced with both longstanding and novel challenges presented by changing cultural norms, climate and biodiversity crises, the resurgence of international armed conflict, democratic backsliding, revitalized nationalism, the ubiquity of big data, and groundbreaking technological innovations. While traditional international law and institutions have proven resilient in addressing some of these challenges, transitions are emerging in areas where existing frameworks may not be achieving the shared goals of the international community.
The 2025 ASIL Annual Meeting will question the efficacy of our international law traditions and the impact of ongoing transitions in the existing world order. Which traditional elements of international law and institutions remain effective, and which may not be fit for purpose? What can we learn from ongoing transitions for addressing contemporary challenges? Of which transitions should we be skeptical and why? What insights can non-lawyers such as diplomats, journalists, natural and social scientists, technology experts, commercial actors and artists offer as we probe the efficacy of traditions and transitions in international law?
The Society’s 119th Annual Meeting will be a forum for international lawyers from all sectors of the profession, policymakers, and experts from other fields to reflect on the implications of traditions and transitions in international law.
Substantive Tracks:
- Track One: International Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Criminal Justice
- Track Two: Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution
- Track Three: International Trade, Investment, Finance, and Tax
- Track Four: International Organizations, Global Governance, and Global Health
- Track Five: Security, Foreign Relations, and Use of Force
- Track Six: Environment, Sea, Space, and Sustainable Development
Attendees can expect to participate in:
- Keynote addresses by leading figures in international law
- Substantive panels on a wide variety of international law topics
- Multiple networking and social events
- Interest Group social events and substantive meetings
- Access to the leading publishers of international law materials
- Optional Continuing Legal Education credits
- Optional luncheons
Information about the conference sessions and important FAQ’s about Geneva can be found at this link. Please complete the following form by Friday, February 28 to be considered for this opportunity!
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