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09 Mar 2008
We are starting this year's
St. Patrick's Day celebrations early! MILS is excited to be
hosting our very own Coffeehouse Thursday March 13, 2008! Come out and
have fun at this year's "Kiss Me, I'm International" coffeehouse where
you can treat yourself to an Irish Whiskey Sour, have your photo taken
dressed in international garb and join in our foosball tournament!
Foosball Tournament
The cost to sign-up for the
Foosball championship is only $5 per team.
Teams will play a minimum of 3 games and will compete for a special
prize and the chance to be crowned the Faculty of Law Foosball
champions!
Pour vous inscrire:
1) Choisissez un pays que vous représenterez;
2) Envoyez-nous un courriel (à william.richard@mail.mcgill.ca)
avec le nom de votre équipe ainsi que le nom des deux joueurs;
3) Nous vous contacterons pour l'horaire des matchs ainsi que pour les
règles du tournoi.
Please contact us (mcgill.ils@gmail.com) to sign
up!
03 Mar 2008
MILS is excited to be
hosting our very own Coffeehouse Thursday March 13, 2008!
We are seeking volunteers
to help out with the following:
*Bartenders
*Food Servers
*Photographers
*Set up, tear down and clean up
*Secuirty
Please contact Natai
Shelsen (nshelsen@gmail.com)
or Bryana
Jensen (elizabeth.jensen@mail.mcgill.ca)
if you can help out with any of the positions we are seeking.
Thank you!
12 Feb 2008
MILS is excited to help the
Career Development Office host this year's Public Interest Careers Day
on Wednesday February 20th, 2008.
Please come out and meet
representatives from various international and public interest
organizations to learn more about career opportunities in these fields.
The program will be as follows:
Informal Networking Events (and interviews)
(Please sign up at the CDO)
9:00 am - 11:30 am and 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Kiosks in the atrium
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Practitioner's Panel
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Please note that the CDO is graciously providing FREE PIZZA for this event.
See this poster for more details.
We hope to see you all
there!
4 Feb 2008
30 Jan 2008
MILS is excited to present the premiere documentary screening of "Terre
Artiques: Le Canada sur une mince couche de glace".
Produced by Radio-Canada,
this groundbreaking piece explores the intricate issues surrounding
climate change and Canada's relationship with the Artic north.
Date:
Tuesday February 5, 2008
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Room 203, NCDH
Ressources naturelles, souveraineté, populations autochtones,
navigation, conflits potentiels… Tous les aspects reliés
à l’évolution
probable du Grand Nord à l’heure des changements climatiques
sont
abordés dans cette captivante série de RDI.
Le principal
objectif de TERRES ARCTIQUES est d’offrir une meilleure connaissance du
Nord aux téléspectateurs. Filmée aux
États-Unis, en Russie, au
Groenland, en Norvège, en Finlande, et à travers
l’Arctique canadien,
cette série offre des images saisissantes, et aborde des
thèmes comme
la souveraineté du Canada sur les eaux intérieures
arctiques, la
présence militaire dans le Nord, le passage du Nord-Ouest,
l’exploitation des ressources naturelles, l’occupation du territoire,
les changements climatiques, etc. Cette émission nous aide
à comprendre
pourquoi le Nord pourrait rapidement devenir l’un des endroits les plus
«chauds» du 21e siècle.
26 Jan 2008
Please join MILS for
a very exciting round table on Arctic Sovereignty,
Wednesday February 6, 2008 at 4:30PM in the Moot Court!
Our panel will feature three prominent professors who will discuss the
impacts and implications of the legal issues surrounding Canada's
claims.
Les yeux du monde sont
maintenant tournés vers le Grand Nord, plus
particulièrement vers les chenaux de l’archipel arctique
canadien, dont
les eaux risquent de devenir libres de glace d’ici une décennie
ou
deux. Le légendaire passage du Nord-Ouest revêt
aujourd’hui un tout
nouvel intérêt puisqu’il pourrait devenir une route
commerciale fort
économique pour de nombreuses nations. Une question cruciale
demeure
pourtant : les eaux du passage sont-elles canadiennes ou
internationales?
Dr. Michael Byers (Canada Research Chair
(Tier 1) in Global Politics and International Law, University of
British Columbia) and Professors Suzanne Lalonde (Université de
Montréal) and Armand de Mestral (Jean Monnet Chair in the Law of
International Economic Integration and Co-Director of the Institute of
European Studies, McGill-Université de Montréal) will
deliver
presentations on this important legal and diplomatic issue regarding
the Northwest Passage and Canada’s claims to Arctic sovereignty.
Date:
Wednesday February 6, 2008
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Moot Court, NCDH
23 Jan 2008
MILS is excited to present
Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen who will be giving a small talk
followed by discussion on Monday Jan 28, 2008 in NCDH 203 at 12:30 PM.
Ambassador Allen's talk
will be on "Israel and the Middle East: A Canadian Perspective"
Attendance at this event is
limited to approximately 15 people so please RSVP to reserve your place
and dont miss this chance to meet one of Canada's most prominent
diplomats!
To RSVP please
e-mail MILS.
14 Jan 2008
Join the MILS for a
presentation with Me. Peter Mendell of Davies Ward Phillips &
Vineberg LLP on Monday January 21, 2008 at 18:00
(6:00 PM)
The McGill
International Law Society's first event of the winter
semester will be a presentation on international commercial
transactions from Me Peter Mendell of Davies Ward Phillips &
Vineberg
LLP on Monday, January 21st at 6 pm. The event will take place at the
offices of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (1501 McGill College
Ave., 26th floor) and will be followed by a wine and cheese.
We will meet in front of the Nahum Gelber library at 5:30 pm and
depart together as a group. Please be sure to R.S.V.P. to confirm your
attendance. The dress for this event will be business attire.
Me Peter Mendell is a partner specializing in international commercial
transactions––principally mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He
has benefited from his varied experience by leading major
international mandates and assisting a large international clientele
on five continents with particular emphasis in Europe, Asia and the
Americas. As a consequence, Peter has acquired significant knowledge
and experience in dealing with a wide diversity of cultures.
To RSVP please
e-mail MILS.
13 Jan 2008
Join the McGill
International Law Society (MILS) for a trip to New York City February
7th-10th and get a taste of what life practicing in the Big Apple would
be like. Activities will include presentations from and opportunities
for networking with major global law firms in public and private
international law ( i.e. White and Case, Shearman and Sterling), a tour
of the United Nations, an evening of fine dining, and a night on the
town to sample NYC's famous nightlife. There will also be lots of free
time, so for those of you who have not yet been to NYC, this is your
chance to get your fill of the touristy stuff too.
$200 gets you bus
transportation to and from NYC and to all group activities, 3-nights
shared accommodation (4 beds per room) at The Broadway Hotel and Hostel
(Broadway & West 101 Street) on NYC's trendy Upper West Side and
free cover and drink specials at a NYC nightclub.
Our bus will depart from
the Faculty of Law on Thursday, February 7th at 4:00 pm and return to
Montreal for approximately 11:00 pm Sunday night.
Spaces are limited and will
be accorded on a first-come-first-serve basis upon full payment,
payable by cash or cheque to the 'McGill International Law Society'.
Payment can be made at the LSA office during office hours. Final
payment is due NO LATER THAN 4 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH.
For more information,
e-mail MILS. We hope you can
join us for what is
sure to be an incredibly fun and inspiring trip to the Big Apple––don't
miss out!
10 Jan 2008
The new MILS execs. are
excited to be back and looking forward to an activity filled semester!
We are currently planning
several events including:
-International Commercial
Transcations Presentation at Davies LLP January 21, 2008 (6:00PM)
-New York Trip February
7-10, 2008
-Arctic Sovereignty film screenings and round table early February 2008
-Public Interest Career Day February 20, 2008
-International Law Week March 2008
-International Law Society Coffeehouse March 2008
Check back for more
details to come!
14 Nov 2007
We'd like to extend a warm
welcome to the new Executive Board: Tom Provost as President, Jeannine
Plamondon as Finance Manager, William Richard as Community Liaison,
Wela Quan as Communications Officer, and Maha Hussain as Publicity
Manager.
9 Nov 2007
ELECTIONS
Just a friendly reminder that there's still time for you to submit your
candidacy for a MILS exec position! Simply write to us letting us know
which position you'd like to run for.
Elections will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 13:30 in NCDH 102,
that is, after the student presentations on summer experiences working
in international law.
"INTERNATIONAL LAW
FROM THOSE WHO HAVE TASTED IT"
And here's a second reminder about "International law from those who
have tasted it." Come hear about the experiences of students who worked
in international law this past summer. It's a great informal
opportunity to get information about possibilities for summer
internships and jobs. Join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 12:30 in
NCDH 102. Elections for this year's executive will also be held at the
meeting so come out and vote. If you would like to join our panel and
share your internship experience, please contact Jeannine. Food
will be provided.
1 Nov 2007
We're holding elections for
our executive positions on November 14, time and location TBA. If
your'e interested in running for one of the positions on the Executive Board, please drop us a line to tell us which
position you're interested in. First-, second- and third-years are more
than welcome to nominate themselves - you just need a bit of creativity
and organizational skills to make a fantastic Exec.
1 Nov 2007
We are looking for two more
people to speak on a panel of five students who have completed
international law internships last summer (either through McGill or
independently) on November 14th at lunch time. You would talk about
what your internship entailed, how you found out about it and applied,
what the requirements were, that sort of thing. The panel is informal
and shouldn't last more than an hour. Your input would be a great help
to students interested in getting hands on experience in international
law! If you are interested in participating, please contact Jeannine. Thanks
for your help!
23 Oct 2007
Everyone is welcome to
attend. You should attend if: (i) You are in the Exec; (ii) You plan to
run for an Exec position; and (iii) You are planning an event or would
like to plan an event.By next week, we need to submit our funding
request to the LSA. We need to make some plans for the year and crunch
some numbers. In particular, we will discuss upcoming lecture and
project ideas. Other ideas are, of course, welcome and encouraged. We
will also discuss the elections and the term (as in start and end date)
of the Execs.
02 Oct 2007
International Law 101,
Wednesday, 10 Oct 2007, 13:00, Room TBA
What is "international
law," anyway? Come hear three of our professors give an informal,
introductory lecture on aspects of public and private international law
to give you a flavor of what the term encompasses. This is a great
opportunity for first-year students in particular to get a preview of
upper-level courses.
International Trade
Law - Prof. Armand de Mestral will speak on
international trade law. Prof. de Mestral is the Holder of the Jean
Monnet Chair in the Law of International Economic Integration and
Co-Director of the Institute of European Studies
(McGill-Université de Montréal). His current research
interest is the law of international economic integration. He has
prepared books, articles and studies in English and French on
international trade law and on Canadian comparative and constitutional
law and international law. He has served on WTO and NAFTA dispute
settlement and arbitration tribunals. He served as president of the
Canadian Red Cross Society from 1999 - 2001.
Public
International Law - Prof. Ram
Jakhu will speak on public international law. He is the managing
editor of Space Regulations Library Series, a member of the Editorial
Boards of the Annals of Air and Space Law and of the Utrecht Series in
Air and Space Law, a member of the Board of the International Institute
of the Space Law International Astronautical Federation, and the
Chairman of the Legal and Regulatory Committee of International
Association for the Advancement of Space Safety.
Private
International Law - Prof.
Catherine Walsh will speak on private international law. Prof.
Walsh has a long standing commitment to law reform, and has been
actively involved in a number of national and international reform
initiatives, including two multilateral legal instruments developed by
the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. Her most
recent major publication is Personal Property Security Law. Co-authored
with Ronald Cuming (Saskatchewan) and Roderick Wood (Alberta), it was
published by Irwin Law in 2005.
29 Sept 2007
Join us as we head to
Ottawa for the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL) as it hosts
its annual conference at the University of Ottawa from 18 to 20 October
under the theme of "Canada's Contribution to International Law." As the
CCIL writes, the "Conference promises to be a very special event in
celebration of the Council's 35th anniversary. The CCIL is pleased to
announce that the Honourable Bill Graham will be the Banquet
Speaker."
Other confirmed speakers
who will discuss Canada's contribution to international law include:
- The Hon. Sergio Marchi
(Senior Business Advisor, Lang Michener)
- The Hon. Irwin
Cotler, Member of Parliament
- L. Yves Fortier
(Senior Partner, Ogilvy Renault)
- Allan Gotlieb (Former
Canadian Ambassador to the United States)
- Meg Kinnear (Senior
General Counsel, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada)
- Professor Don McRae
(Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law, University of Ottawa)
- Philip Kirsch,
President, International Criminal Court, The Netherlands
and of course our very own
Professors Rod Macdonald and Armand de Mestral are on the program.
MILS has generously been
granted an extension of the reduced student registration fee of $55 if
we register as a group by next week. We have also been promised some
funds to reimburse our travel expenses. MILS is also seeking additional
funding towards the already reduced registration fee, but can make no
promises yet.
That is, do NOT register
individually directly with CCIL, but DO register via us (MILS) so you
can benefit from the early student rate.
REGISTRATION FEE OF $55
Please give us your completed registration forms by WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3. You
may do this in one of two ways: (1) if you're paying by credit card,
you can simply email us
completed form; or (2) if you're paying by check, give your check to a
MILS exec on Wednesday, October 3 during universal break in the atrium.
TRANSPORTATION
If you're interested in carpooling to go to Ottawa, please tell us which days you plan to
attend the conference, and when you would like to arrive and leave on
those days.
13 Sept 2007
The 2007 Annual Conference
of the Canadian Council on International Law under the theme "Canada's
Contribution to International Law" will take place at the University of
Ottawa on 18-20 October 2007. More information is available on the CCIL site.
If you're interested in
attending, please register directly with the CCIL. MILS is happy to
serve as a liaison for
coordinating rides to and from Ottawa. [See updated information above.]
12 Sept 2007
Clubs' Day, 19 September
2007, 12:30, Faculty Atrium
Stop by our table at Clubs'
Day in the atrium during Universal Break to meet current MILSers, ask
questions, and join our team! You can already get on our listserv now
by following the instructions on how to join.
Open Meeting, 26 September
2007, 12:30, NCDH Rm. 101
Save the date! MILS is
planning an open meeting to welcome new members, get ideas rolling, and
gather volunteer of new and old members to serve as project
coordinators. Curious to find out more? Just drop us a line.
30 Aug 2007
MILS wishes to extend a
warm welcome to the incoming first-year students and say welcome back
to returning second- and third-year students! We had a year full of
interesting talks from the Saddam Trial to the Israel-Palestine
conflict, with a student colloquium and debate to let our voices be
heard as well.
Are
you interested in
joining MILS? Do you have an idea for an event or activity related to
international law? Then come stop by at Clubs Day, or simply join us today.
What does MILS do? Read our
mission statement,
or look at the events we put together in 2006-07,
and in 2005-06.
How can you stay
up-to-date? Just join our listserv for
announcements informing you of meetings where the executive meets to
plan events and activities. If you'd like to be part of the MILS
executive, be sure to post your candidacy for the November elections by
sending us an email.
Curious about what MILS is
about & what we've done in the past? Check out our calendar
archives for the academic year 2005-06,
2006-07 and 2007-08.
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