Northwestern will host the inaugural International Law and Social Sciences (ILASS) biennial work-in-progress workshop from September 27-28, 2024. Researchers from a range of disciplines will present work-in-progress research on international law topics. Subsequent biennial workshops may have themes. For now our goal is to begin building new networks that bridge social sciences and the study of international law.

ASIL membership is not necessary to join ILASS events. The network we seek to build will include faculty and visiting researchers from law and social science departments, doctoral (Phd) students, post-doctoral researchers, visiting assistant professors, full-time researchers, scholars who are working in practice, and institute or think-tank fellows. Scholars from the disciplines of law, history, political science, economics, anthropology and sociology who study international law topics are encouraged to apply and to attend our events. The ILASS interest group is also hosting an on-line speaker series, and we will host off-site social events at the ASIL annual and mid year meetings. Learn more about the ILASS interest group here: https://www.asil.org/community/international-law-social-science 

Applicants will be notified in early June. Participants will need to cover their own travel and hotel expenses. There will be a nominal workshop fee (no more than $150), which includes lunches, coffee breaks, and an evening reception.