Society for Law and Global Policy
We are a national, non-partisan association of law students, policy students, academics, and legal/policy professionals dedicated to American international engagement through law. We seek to promote more effective multilateral institutions, the enforcement of existing international agreements, and a respect for the law and legal procedures, even in times of war. We believe that these pursuits are crucial for long-term U.S. security. We intend to pursue our mission with an active agenda of advocacy and research.
The SLGP was founded in 2003 at Harvard Law School. The Advisory Board includes faculty from Harvard, Yale, and Boalt (UC Berkeley) Law Schools.
PRINCIPLES
- Respect for international law
- Cooperation in shaping a global legal structure and vision
- Fulfillment of the letter and spirit of our treaty obligations
- Active engagement in a global legal partnership and due regard for emerging international consensus and viewpoints
ACTIVITIES
- Development of a national network of students, faculty, lawyers, and policymakers and a forum for those who believe that America and the world can only be protected if the United States remains engaged in the international legal system.
- Development of a clearinghouse, connecting students to research and litigation work.
- Hosting debates on issues relating to international engagement.
- Coordination of article, column, and op-ed writing efforts.
- Hosting talks, seminars, and lectures with other national chapters.
- Establishment of internships/fellowships for students.
If you would like to get involved, or have questions or comments, contact GlobalPolicy@law.harvard.edu.