International Law Society

The International Law Society (ILS) provides the student body with opportunities to develop interests and to hone professional skills in the realm of International Law. Through partnerships with faculty, administration, and other student organizations, ILS promotes the study of International Law through a variety of events each semester. Past events have included:

  • Coordination and Staging of regional conferences for the American Society of International Law 
  • Faculty Dinners and Discussion regarding International Law Study at the University of Maryland and future International Law Practice
  • International Law Career Panels with practicing attorneys from a variety of International Organizations and backgrounds
  • Organizing and sponsoring various panel discussions throughout the academic year that highlight emerging issues in international law

ILS also assists with the University of Maryland Law School Externship Program to provide law students with real-life experience working on a variety of international law issues in diverse environments. 

For more information, please contact ILS at ils@law.umaryland.edu.

Executive Board

President: Leanna Feinleib
Vice President: Zainab Ansari
Secretary: Henry Jones
Treasurer: Natalie Lake
Event Coordinators: Sydney Berry and Sara Hailemichael

Useful Links

International Public Service Job Search Resources

Below are some helpful resources for searching for public service jobs, fellowships, internships, or volunteer work in the international arena.  "International law" is a broad term, so students are encouraged to narrow down their areas of interest before beginning a job search.  There are opportunities to work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and intergovernmental organizations.  Also, students can focus on human rights, economic development, trade, courts and tribunals, and numerous other interests.  

As part of the international job search, networking is particularly valuable.  Students should seek out mentors and helpful contacts in various organizations.  To find alumni in government agencies, try the search features in www.martindale.com and www.lexis.com/research.  Contact the Career Development Office with any questions.  

General Public Service Guides 

  • PSJD:  "International Resources" section for general guides; free registration for job postings; access to "Postgraduate International Fellowships Guide," Finding Employment Opportunities with International Governmental Organizations (IGOs) and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Serving the Public:  A Job Search Guide, Volume II – International (in CDO Resource Library)
  • U.S. State Department:  international opportunities and Foreign Service section
  • International Vacancy Announcements:  UN and other international organizations
  • Idealist:  public service job posting and resource website; contains an international section
  • Independent Sector: non-profit and philanthropic organizations job openings
  • International Affairs Network:  links to international affairs, human rights, and development sites
  • The Foundation Center:  a nonprofit organization that connects grantseekers and grantmakers; contains a grantseeking database
  • Global Impact:  list of agencies worldwide
  • Job Vacancies:  contains job announcements for current openings at the UN, World Bank, World Health Organization and other NGOs 
  • Global Governance Watch:  information about NGOs
  • The American Society of International Law
  • CARE USA:  international development and relief organization; no job postings
  • Council on Foundations

Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)

International Human Rights

International Women’s Rights

Globalization and Development