ASA International Law

👩‍⚖️ Join ASA International Law for an evening with ICC Judge Beti Hohler.

We are pleased to host a panel discussion on international criminal law, Judge Hohler’s work at the International Criminal Court, and recent U.S. sanctions against the Court.

Judge Hohler has spent most of her career practising law at international and internationalised criminal courts. Before her election as a Judge, she worked as a Trial Lawyer in the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC and previously advised international judges in complex criminal cases at the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.

The discussion will be moderated by Enya Dignam Mak, an LLM candidate in Public International Law at the University of Amsterdam, who recently represented the UvA at the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the ICC, international justice, and the career path of a judge working at one of the world’s most important criminal courts.

Date: June 5th
Time: 17:30–19:30
Location: Roeterseilandcampus, Room A2.11

Free for ASA International Law members
Non-members: €8

🎟️ Tickets are available via the link in our bio. Spots are limited, so make sure to register soon!

👩‍⚖️ Join us for an evening with ICC Judge Beti Hohler!
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ASA International Law is pleased to host a panel discussion on international criminal law, Judge Hohler’s work at the International Criminal Court, and recent US sanctions against the Court.
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This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the ICC, international justice, and the career path of a judge working at one of the world’s most important criminal courts!
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Date: June 5th
Time: 17:00-19:30
Location: Roeterseilandcampus Room A2.11
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Free for members
Non-members: 8 euros
Get your tickets via the link in our bio
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🎟️ Limited spots available, so make sure to get your tickets!

It’s coming to the end of this teaching year, and you may be thinking about potential next steps…

ASA International Law is excited to announce that we will be hosting the ASA Careers Borrel next Wednesday on campus!

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesday 13 May at 1800
📍 WHERE: Roeterseiland Campus in Room A3.15!
🙋🏽‍♀️ WHAT: you can expect:

1. The Launch of the ASA 2026 Careers Brochure which features specific information and advice for students that we have collected for you from professionals in the field of international law and international affairs! You will receive a hard copy to take home 📚
2. A special guest introduction - from a recent UvA graduate from the Masters Track of Public International Law who is now working in the field of public affairs, and a chance to ask her questions about the job market after graduating! ⭐️
3. Tips & Tricks that we will present on behalf of the UvA Careers Centre ✅
4. A chance to mingle with your fellow students and enjoy some borrel snacks (provided) and non alcoholic beverages 🍓🍿🥤

Tickets are only 3 EUR for non members (or free from members)
Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

Members are still required to buy a free ticket so we can keep track of attendees ☺️☺️

We hope to see you there ❤️!!

The ASA Magazine presents you three new articles written by Mai Linh Neefjes, India Zirner, and Valentina Cerutti!

The first article explores the legal limits of the term “climate refugee” through the case of Bangladesh and India, questioning how international refugee law responds to climate-related cross-border movement.

The second article examines Viktor Orbán’s political defeat in Hungary and explores what this shift could mean for EU unity, Russia’s influence in Europe, and the future of European security coordination.

The third article analyses how the EU transformed international climate commitments into binding sustainable finance rules, highlighting the role of the SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation and CSRD in shaping global financial standards.

🔗 Have a look via the link in our bio and dive into all three topics in under 20 minutes!

The ASA Magazine presents you two new articles written by Mai Linh Neefjes and India Zirner!

The first article examines the refugee crisis in the Lake Chad Basin, highlighting the structural limits of the global refugee system and the unequal burden placed on frontline states. 

The second article explores the legality of so-called “preventive” strikes in international law, analysing recent US and Israeli actions against Iran and questioning whether such uses of force can be justified under the UN Charter.

🔗 Have a look via the link in our bio and dive into both topics in under 15 minutes!

📣ASA International Law is excited to announce that we are hosting a Pub Quiz Night!

Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Then join us for a fun evening filled with good questions, a bit of competition, and great company!

You can come with your friends or show up solo, as teams of up to 4 people will be formed on the spot! 

🗓 March 31st, from 19:00​​​
📍 Café Fest, Wibauthof 1, 1091 DD, Amsterdam
🎟️ Members: Free; Non-Members: 5€*
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Spots are limited, so make sure to grab your tickets. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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*Please purchase your tickets through our website (events to come). You can find the link in our bio. Members also need to purchase their free tickets due to administrative reasons. We will check all tickets and member status at the event, so please purchase your tickets accordingly.

🗞️ The ASA Magazine presents you two new articles written by Valentina Cerutti and Mai Linh Neefjes!

The first article examines whether simplifying the EU Methane Regulation through the Omnibus package could undermine legal certainty within EU law, analyzing the balance between regulatory efficiency and fundamental rule-of-law principles.

The second article explores whether silence can erode maritime claims in the South China Sea, assessing the doctrine of acquiescence under UNCLOS and its implications for territorial disputes.

🔗 Have a look via the link in our bio and grasp both issues in less than 15 minutes!

✨We are proud to announce this year’s ASA Magazine writers!

They are the ones behind the articles you will be reading throughout the year. We are very grateful for their hard work and excited to share their articles with you! So keep an eye out for their upcoming pieces!

We are excited to announce our first event of the year!

ASA International Law is heading to The Hague!

Join us for an exclusive day trip to two of the world’s most important international law institutions: the International Criminal Court and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

📍 The Hague (ICC - Oude Waalsdorperweg 10, 2597AK; OPCW - Johan de Wittlaan 32, 2517JR)
📅 Friday, 13 February 2026
⏰ ICC visit: 10:45-11:45; OPCW visit: 14:00-15:00
👥 Limited to 20 students (first come, first served)

You will take part in a guided visit to the ICC, enjoy lunch together with the other students, and attend the OPCW’s Special Friday Visitors Programme at their headquarters.

So join us for an unmissable opportunity to gain insight into international justice, diplomacy, and global cooperation!

Registration closes on 6 February at 17:00 or when all spots are filled.
Register via the link in our bio.

Hello everyone!

We are very happy to introduce you to the new Board of ASA International Law for the academic year 2025–2026! We are working hard at planning a series of social, academic, and professional events for the upcoming months, and we are excited to share that our first event will be announced very soon!

We do however want to mention that, at the moment, we are unfortunately unable to process new memberships. We are actively working on resolving this and will let you know as soon as memberships become available again. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

We wanted to start the new year by introducing the new board and keeping you updated on everything that is coming. Make sure to follow us so you do not miss any announcements, events, or updates!