British Institute of International and Comparative Law and Society of Legal Scholars
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), in collaboration with the International Law section of the Society of Legal Scholars (SLS), has announced a Call for Abstracts for an upcoming workshop on the theme “The Daily Life of International Law.” The workshop will bring together academics, practitioners, researchers and scholars from different disciplines to examine how international law operates beyond courts, treaties and traditional legal institutions.
The workshop is particularly relevant for early career scholars, while submissions are also welcomed from established academics and practitioners. The organisers encourage contributions from the wider legal community as well as scholars working beyond the conventional boundaries of international law.
Theme of the Workshop
The workshop, titled “The Daily Life of International Law,” seeks to explore the presence and operation of international law in everyday social, political, institutional and professional life. It provides an opportunity to consider international law not merely as a body of rules governing relations between states, but as a framework that influences individuals, institutions, communities and contemporary global practices.
The theme also encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and critical approaches to understanding how international legal norms are created, interpreted, implemented and experienced in everyday contexts.
Who Can Submit?
The Call for Abstracts is open to academics and practitioners, with particular encouragement for early career researchers and scholars. Contributions may come from the legal field as well as from related disciplines that engage with questions of international law.
Researchers working on international legal theory, international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, international economic law, migration, global governance and other related areas may find the workshop particularly relevant.
Workshop Details
The workshop is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2026 at IALS Central London, United Kingdom.
The event will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to present their ideas, engage with other scholars and contribute to broader discussions concerning the role and relevance of international law in contemporary life.
How to Submit an Abstract
Interested applicants are required to submit their abstracts to Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci and Dr Solon Solomon.
Abstracts should be sent by email to:
Applicants should use the subject heading:
“BIICL-SLS Workshop – Abstract”
Researchers should ensure that their submissions are made before the specified deadline.
Important Deadline
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 10 September 2026.
Researchers interested in participating are therefore encouraged to prepare and submit their abstracts well before the closing date.
An Opportunity for International Law Researchers
The workshop presents an important opportunity for scholars interested in exploring international law from perspectives that move beyond conventional doctrinal analysis. The focus on the “daily life” of international law opens space for research examining how international legal rules and institutions interact with ordinary practices, professional environments, social structures and global challenges.
For early career researchers in particular, participation can provide a valuable platform for presenting developing research, receiving academic feedback and engaging with an international community of scholars and practitioners.
Conclusion
The BIICL-SLS Workshop on “The Daily Life of International Law” offers a timely platform for examining how international law functions in practice and how its influence can be understood through everyday experiences and contemporary global developments.
Academics, practitioners and particularly early career scholars interested in contributing to discussions on international law are encouraged to submit their abstracts by 10 September 2026 for consideration for the workshop taking place on 29 October 2026 in Central London.
