CFP: ILSA International Conference - Brasil 2008

The International Law Students Association, in cooperation with the International Law Society – Grupo de Estudos em Direito Internacional (GEDI) – at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), will be hosting an international conference titled 'Universalism and Regionalism in International Law: challenges and perspectives towards cooperation and conflict resolution' from August 13-16, 2008 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This will be the first time ILSA has held a conference outside of the United States. The Conference will examine the role and influence of regionalism in shaping the development of international law and politics, as either contributing to the fragmentation of international law or promoting the recognition of regional differences and fostering cooperation among states. In addition, the Conference will explore the affect of regional economic and political agreements on international relations and the continuing development of international law.

For more information, please access www.ilsa.org/conference/international.php. Our definitive Conference website will be available soon. The deadline for paper proposals is May 30th.

The general early registration - until July 1st - fee is US$40(USD) for students and US$80(USD) for professors and other professionals; the CUFTA competition has specific registration procedures, fees and deadlines. To get in contact with the Conference Committee, please send an e-mail message to <ilsabrasil2008@gmail.com>.