International Law Society at UCLA Law

Check out our Events page for some upcoming events that may be of interest to you.  They are not sponsored by ILS but we strongly encourage you to go.  In particular, UCLA’s Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs is hosting an all-day symposium on Transnational Public International Law.  Great speakers are lined up and food will be provided.

When: Friday February 29, 2008
Where:  Rm 1347

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“What Can Application of International Human Rights Law Do To Lessen Human Misery Left in the Wake of Global Capital’s March?”

Dean Michael H. Schill cordially invites you to the 2008 Irving Green memorial lecture.  Barbara Hadsell ‘78 will be giving a talk on the impact of international human rights law can have to lessen the effect of global capitalism has on certain populations.

When: Wednesday, February 20
Where: UCLA Law Rm 1430

Please RSVP to alum@law.ucla.edu.  Box lunches will be provided.

The Rise of Asia in the 21st Century: Can America Handle the Challenge?

The Burkle Center for International Relations presents a lecture on the rise of Asia and its effect on the West, given by the Honorable Kishore Mahbubani.  Hon. Mahbubani is Singapore’s Former UN Ambassador and current Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.  See our events page for more information

When: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008
Where: UCLA Faculty Center, Sequoia Room

Free to the public, but seating is limited.  Please RSVP to ucla.mc@gmail.com.  See you there!

UCLA Law Critical Race Studies Programs presents a talk on the legal framework of issues at Guantanamo Bay.  Come join us for a discussion on the “Trials and Tribulations” of the saga at Guantanamo on Tuesday, February 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm in Rm 1430.  Our guest speaker is Professor Muneer Ahmad from American University law school.  A reception will follow.

See our Events page for more information. See you there!