PAST EVENTS

The session explored how negotiation operates as a strategic tool in the current international order; from diplomatic dialogues between nations to institutional bargaining within multilateral frameworks. By blending theory with real-world experience, Mr. Wægger equiped students with tools to conduct high-impact negotiations, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively.

The workshop showcased many opportunities, wherein the speaker for the event, Ms. Annie Sullivan, shared exclusive insights into the Boston College LLM experience, from course flexibility and research mentorship to personalised career coaching. The workshop also included insights into how U.S. elections and legal systems are introduced through foundational courses for international students.

On career opportunities in international dispute resolution and arbitration

Inter- Collegiate Debate Competition on India- U.S Relations and its evolving nature amidst contemporary politics organised by the U.S. Consulate General Chennai and Centre for East Asian Studies in collaboration with the International Relations and Foreign Policy Committee, School of Law

A discussion forum on understanding Indo-Tibetan relations from a human rights perspective and international law

A guest lecture on the erga omnes obligations under international law

On the evolution of international law and policy in a digitalised era and the intersection between technological advancement and privacy

The session featured three accomplished Assistant Research Officers from the Commonwealth Secretariat, Mr. Sarthak Roy, Mr. Kartikeya Garg, and Mr. Kyle de Klerk, bringing insights from their diverse work across governance, trade, and natural resource management. Mr. Sarthak Roy emphasized the challenges to multilateralism and the need for strong international cooperation amidst conflicts and political fragmentation. Mr. Kyle de Klerk highlighted the evolving role of the WTO and Free Trade Agreements, explaining how trade frameworks adapt to global economic disruptions. Mr. Kartikeya Garg discussed the fragmentation in environmental governance, stressing the importance of climate resilience, especially for vulnerable nations.

Speaker: Ms Preethi Gowda- legal and policy analyst at MediBlock USA and an alumni of Christ. Explored legal career opportunities paths through exchange programmes, summer schools and foreign LLMs along with a discussion on potential career routes in the field of international trade law and policy

Treaty drafting and negotiation competition organised by the SDG Cell, School of Law and International Relations and Foreign Policy Committee, School of Law

Speaker: Ms Preethi Gowda. A lecture on tailoring applications for summer school and winter school programmes using relevant experiences and academic achievements

A look at international environment law and issues from the perspective of developing countries and the Global South

Discussion on feminist and gendered sociological perspectives in international law and relations

Speaker: Ms. Jojo Mehta- Co-founder and executive director of Stop Ecocide International. On the legal and social complexities of criminalising ecocide in international law