The American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) and the International Law Students Association (ILSA) invite panel proposals for their annual International Law Weekend, to be held on October 21-23, 2010 in New York. ILW 2010 coincides with the the 89th annual meeting of the American Branch of the International Law Association. The overall theme of ILW 2010 is "International Law and Institutions: Advancing Justice, Security and Prosperity." The preferred format is 90-minute panels with at least three speakers. Divergent views are encouraged. The deadline for proposals is April 9, 2010.

Suggested Topics

Papers should address the role of international law and institutions in the following areas:

• Reducing conflict (prevention, mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction);
• Ensuring global security;
• Promoting human rights;
• Facilitating trade and investment; and
• Resolving public and private international disputes

Guidelines

Proposals should be structured for 90-minute panels. Proposals should include: (a) a formal title, (b) a brief description of the subjects to be covered, not to exceed 75 words, (c) the type of format, such as point-counterpoint, roundtable, etc., and (c) the names, titles, and affiliations of the panel chair and three or four likely speakers. For more information, see the guidelines.

Eligibility

Open to all worldwide.

Deadlines

Paper proposals should be emailed to the Co-Chairs. For their emails, see the ILW 2010 website. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2010.

• International Law Week 2010, October 21-23, 2010, New York
• International Law Students Association (ILSA)
• American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA)