Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai
A student organisation based in Government Law College, Mumbai
ABOUT US
In an increasingly integrated world, with growing transnational interactions, the significance of international law has never been greater. International events have come to dominate the domestic landscape. In order to understand the tumultuous nature of international relations and to promote a greater awareness and understanding of international law, the students at Government Law College, Mumbai formed Students for the Promotion of International Law, Mumbai (SPIL, Mumbai) in the year 2009.
Our Vision
SPIL, Mumbai seeks to promote international law, encourage communication and cooperation among students and lawyers internationally, contribute to legal education, promote social responsibility in the field of law, increase opportunities for students to learn about other cultures and legal systems worldwide and publicise educational and career opportunities in international law. The members of SPIL, Mumbai strive towards taking legal studies to an empirical level for a better tomorrow.
Our Mission
To enable like-minded individuals to widen their horizons through meaningful deliberations; To create an awareness of and an interest in International Law among students through the organisation of various stimulating exercises and activities; To spearhead a movement for the promotion of International Law; To instil a competitive mooting culture in International Law and to hone the abilities of the students; To create a forum to engage in debate about matters of international significance.
Our Story
We at SPIL, Mumbai, strive towards taking legal studies to an empirical level and promoting law as an area of enquiry and study far beyond the realms of classrooms. We as a student-based organisation, seek to encourage communication and cooperation among students and lawyers internationally. SPIL Mumbai relentlessly strives to provide greater opportunities for comprehensive studies of international cultures and legal systems, to facilitate global interactions and to publicise educational and career opportunities in international law.​
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SPIL, Mumbai has successfully organised several events, including a lecture on the Importance of International Law by the Consulate General of Malaysia, His Excellency, Mr. Ahmad Zuwairi Yusoff; a lecture on the working of the International Criminal Court by Professor William Burke White of the University of Pennsylvania; a Model United Nations - Student Exchange Program with students at the School of International Relations, Tehran; and the Government Law College International Law Summit, which is held annually.
SPIL, Mumbai also regularly organises workshops on the basics of international law, which have an overwhelming response from law students across colleges and holds various debates, legal paper presentation and intra-college international law competitions.
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Our annual flagship event - International Law Summit comprises Keynote addresses, two novel and unique competitions-Judgment Deliberation (JDC)© and Treaty Appreciation Competition©, Call for Papers - SPIL International Law Journal, and a Panel Discussion.
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Our past association with International Law Student Association, Washington DC, Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi, Informa Law, United Kingdoms and Indian National Association of Legal Professionals, New Delhi have bolstered our reputation and attracted participation from renowned law schools worldwide.​
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The success the event has enjoyed over the years must be attributed to a large extent to our sponsors over the past years - World Trade Organisation (WTO), Bombay Bar Association, Reliance Industries Ltd., Baker Mckenzie (USA), AZB & Partners, Udwadia Udeshi & Argus Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co., Mulla & Mulla and Craigie Blunt & Caroe, Nishith Desai Associates, J. Sagar Associates, Khaitan & Co., Economic Law Practice, ALMT Legal, D. M. Legal, Lex Witness, and Mr. Arvind P. Datar, Senior Advocate, among others.