📣ASA International Law warmly invites you to a virtual guided tour of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Gain a rare look inside the ICC’s headquarters, discover how it pursues global justice, and participate in a live Q&A session with an ICC staff member.

📌 What to expect: Get a unique behind-the-scenes introduction to the ICC's structure and mandate, insights into the ICC's role in prosecuting international crimes, and a live Q&A with an ICC representative!

🗓 Don’t miss this chance to explore international criminal law in action and hear from those working at the forefront of global justice!

Excited to share an exclusive opportunity for those interested in European defence, NATO, and cybersecurity.

On June 3, 2025 (18:00–18:50 CET), Club Alpbach Netherlands is hosting an online fireside chat with General Dick Berlijn, former Chief of Defence of the Netherlands and a leading voice in European strategic affairs.

General Dick Berlijn, a four-star general and former Chief of Defence. He will reflect on the evolution of European defence from the 1970s to today, offering his expert perspective on current and future challenges facing NATO and European security.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with one of the Netherlands’ foremost strategic experts.

Time: 18:00–18:50 CET
Location: Online (registration required)
Registration link:
Fireside Chat with General Dick Berlijn – Sign-Up

🔈 Join ASA for a Virtual Visit to the OPCW!

ASA warmly invites you to a special virtual event with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)!

Get a glimpse inside the OPCW Headquarters in The Hague, explore their vital work, and engage in a live Q&A session with an OPCW staff member.

📌 What to expect:
🔹A virtual tour of the OPCW Headquarters
🔹A presentation on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
🔹Insights into OPCW’s legal mandate under international law
🔹Discussion on accountability, international criminal law, and global cooperation

🗓 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore international law in action and learn from experts working at the heart of global disarmament!

🚨 Join our first Human Rights Talk - in collaboration with The Nuhanovic Foundation!

🎙️ We’ll explore legal pathways to supporting victims of international crimes and how the Netherlands plays a key role in global justice efforts through universal jurisdiction.

🎤 Featuring Hope Rikkelman, Director of the Nuhanovic Foundation

📩 Register now via the link in bio and become and ASA Member to stay involved

🔈Join us for an exciting two-day event as ASA International Law presents the Human Rights Talks!

✅ Upon completing the series, participating students will receive a Certificate of Attendance - a great addition to your LinkedIn profile and CV!

📩Register now via the link in the description and become an ASA member!

We can’t wait to have you join us! ✨

📄 ASA Law Career Prep: CV Review Session!

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Kickstart your legal career with ASA International Law’s CV Review Session on 📅 Friday, 4 April, from 🕚 11:00 to 12:00 on 💻 Zoom.

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Whether you’re applying for internships, traineeships, or law school, join us for expert feedback and tailored tips to strengthen your legal CV and stand out in a competitive field ✨

💼 ASA Law Career Prep: LinkedIn Review Session!

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Join ASA International Law on 📅 Friday, 07 March, from 🕙 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (💻 online) for a practical session focused on improving your LinkedIn profile.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your online presence, this session will offer feedback, tips, and guidance to help you stand out in the legal and international career space. 🚀 

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💃🏻 Join ASA International Law and SIB-Amsterdam for a fun and informal evening of drinks and conversation on 📅  5 March 2025, starting at 🕗 20:00 at 📍De Krater, Prinsengracht 181.

Whether you’re a law student, international affairs enthusiast, or just looking to meet new people - this is the perfect chance to connect and unwind. See you there! 🎉

📝 Join ASA International Law on  📅  Friday, 28 February, from 🕙  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (💻 online) for a hands-on session focused on developing core legal writing and research skills.

Learn how to structure arguments, cite sources effectively, and refine your academic and professional legal writing. Open to all students with an interest in international law!  🌍

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To celebrate the coming of the summer and the end of our academic year we decided to host a little something. And what better than a sunny and fresh picnic at Vondelpark?

Join us on June 17th at 5PM to enjoy an afternoon full of fun! Make sure to bring your favourite drinks and snacks and to be ready to soak into the last rays of sun! We promise to make the afternoon exciting by preparing some games we all can play!

See you under the sun!

p.s. it is important that you bring your own beverages/food, as ASA cannot cater for everyone’s dietary requirements.

Every year, ASA organizes a day trip to the Hague to discover its international institutions and this year is no exception. So mark your calendars as our 2022 yearly day trip to the Hague is taking place Monday 2nd of March. Here is the planning for the day: leaving around 8 AM at Amsterdam Centraal. We will first be visiting Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, at 10 AM. Then, we will walk to see the ICTY, the OPCW, and the Mandela Freedom Monument. An optional lunch at a nearby cafe will follow. Trip back to Amsterdam around 1 PM, depending on the time spent on location. Another institution might be added to our program, in which case we will of course keep you informed!

In light of the recent news, ASA is organising a panel discussion on the challenges brought by the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. Room number will be announced soon.
Speakers: Prof. Jill Coster van Voorhout (International Criminal law), Prof. Terry Gill (International Military law), and Prof. Sergey Vasiliev (International Criminal law).

Date: March 10th, 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: REC building A2.08

Registration link: https://forms.gle/H9dwe78GocUgcuCm7
 

Ahead of the European Union and African Union Summit, CIA-SIB and ASA International Law joined forces to organise a panel discussion that will reflect on the summit’s aims on January 17th.

What are the union’s relationship dynamics of sustainable growth, peace, and governance? How can migration, green transition, and digital transformation be tackled in partnership? These questions will feed into the 6th EU-AU summit in February of 2022 and serve as a framework for our panellists one month before.

 

Get a head start on your studying - the fun way! Come drink, eat, and play study pong with us. There's no better way to prepare for exams! 🏓

Saturday, 27th November

ASA International Law is thrilled to host Ellen Huang and her seminar on internships and jobs here at UvA. Ellen is a Canadian lawyer who has obtained her Juris Doctorate and LL.L, and specialises in international and common law. In addition to studying in Canada, she also spent some time at UvA participating in the United Nations International Student Conference in the PPLE College, focusing on the ICJ moot competition.

She has interned for law firms in Paris and Canada, worked as a research assistant in the Supreme Court of Canada, and has spent a year coaching students on job applications and cover letters. She is currently working for the Canadian Red Cross, where she started as a legal intern and is now an articling student. Having navigated the internship and job finding process herself, she is now keen to "give back" and guide current law students on the process.
 

So many of you have been asking about how you can get to know us and our association better, and now you have an answer! Whether you’re already a member or still considering if you want to become one, this borrel is for you. Join us at Cafe Sarphaat on Wednesday the 22nd of September and get to know ASA and the other members!