Call for Reflective Symposia & Blog Posts

Overview

This announcement invites submissions to the Cambridge International Law Journal Blog for 2022.

The editors explain that the blog publishes:

• short analysis pieces

• case notes

• commentary on international law

• commentary on EU law

They particularly wish to increase engagement from:

• early-career researchers

• established experts

• scholars interested in changing trends in international law

Why 2022 Was Considered a Landmark Year

The post highlights several major anniversaries in international law occurring in 2022.

These included:

75 Years Since the Creation of the International Law Commission

The International Law Commission was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1947.

50 Years Since Major 1972 Developments

• World Heritage Convention

• first International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes arbitration filing

• Stockholm Declaration on the Human Environment

30 Years Since 1992 Milestones

• Rio Declaration

• Convention on Biological Diversity

• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The editors suggest these anniversaries provide ideal opportunities for reflective symposia on how international law has developed.

Symposium Proposals

The blog invites proposals for multi-author symposia.

Expected Format

A symposium would normally contain:

• five pieces

• published over five days

• scheduled during a week chosen by the Managing Editor

Who Can Participate

The editors state the aim is to give space to both:

• early-career researchers

• well-established scholars

What to Include in a Proposal

Applicants were asked to submit:

1. A brief description (maximum 200 words)

2. What the symposium aims to achieve

3. Proposed structure

4. Contributing authors (maximum five)

5. Preferred timing if linked to a relevant event or anniversary

Submission Method

Proposals could be sent directly to the Managing Editor.

Individual Blog Posts

The announcement also invites standalone blog posts.

Requirements

Posts should:

• be no more than 1,500 words

• concern international law or EU law

• not be unrevised university coursework

• not be under review elsewhere

Review Time

The editors aimed to respond within 10 days.

Managing Editor Contact

The notice names Tejas Rao as Managing Editor at the time.

About the Journal

The Cambridge International Law Journal is described as:

• double-blind peer-reviewed

• broadly focused on international law

• open to both emerging and established academics

• a platform for high-quality contemporary scholarship

It is published by Edward Elgar Publishing.

Core Message

This announcement is essentially a call for fresh voices and reflective scholarship on major milestones in international law, encouraging contributors to engage critically with the past, present, and future of the field.