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Paper Topic Selection: International: American Society of International Law + UN

Sources to identify international law developments.

Tip for BLS Students: American Society of International Law (ASIL) Student Membership Is Free

ASIL student membership is free for BLS students because BLS is an ASIL Academic Partner.  BLS students can access career development resources (including a job board) and can register for free to attend ASIL's Midyear Meeting.  ASIL's student membership page states: "Students from Academic Partner Schools will have the opportunity to obtain a Discount Promo Code during the process of joining or renewing membership with the Society."  To register: at ASIL's student membership page, click: Join ASIL.  Enter your BLS email and organization name: Brooklyn Law School.

American Society of International Law

  • The American Society of International Law (ASIL) offers publicly accessible ASIL Insights on hot topics.  ASIL's main page also features International Law in Brief (updates on recent developments), AJIL Unbound (short essays), podcasts, and recent program videos.  
    • TIP: Use the search feature on ASIL's home page to find pertinent material.   
    • TIP: Visit ASIL's Video Resources page.  Also, click link: Event Videos.

United Nations

  • UN News highlights many UN developments and categorizes news by topic (including Climate and Environment, Economic Development, Health, Human Rights, Law and Crime Prevention, Migrants and Refugees, Peace and Security, and Women).  Under tab Home, UN News also categorizes news by region of the world.