About International Law in Brief
International Law in Brief (ILIB) is ASIL’s publication series featuring concise, accessible summaries of recent developments in international law. Read by practitioners, scholars, and policymakers worldwide, ILIB offers student authors a meaningful platform to engage with cutting-edge legal issues. Selected student authors will collaborate with the ILIB editorial team, and their pieces will be published on ASIL’s website.
Who Can Apply
Students of ASIL Academic Partners who are:
- Second- or third-year JD students (2L or 3L).
- 2nd-4th year LLB students.
- LLM students.
- SJD/PhD students.
Previous coursework, research, or writing in international law is an asset.
What to Expect
- Propose, research, and write short news briefs on international legal developments.
- Approximately 2-4 hours per week, depending on issues covered.
- Approximately 5 students selected per semester.
Why Apply?
- Build your international law writing portfolio.
- Contribute to a respected publication read by the global legal community.
- Gain experience translating complex legal developments into clear, concise analysis.
- Strengthen your connection to ASIL and its network of international law professionals.
How to Apply?
Send your CV and a brief writing sample to the mail given below, to be selected for the August-January period. Finalists will be asked to complete a brief writing exercise as part of the selection process.
Deadline
June 30, 2026.
Contact
Email: ilib@asil.org.