Founded in 1922, the American Branch is now in its 100th year of working towards the betterment of the world through the teaching, study, and development of international law. We are pleased to commemorate this notable achievement with our members and the international law community.

ABILA has endured for one hundred years as a service organization of individuals dedicated to the mission of peace and justice through law. The Branch itself has been a remarkably vigorous and service-oriented institution, and through the Branch, U.S. lawyers, academics, and policy makers have been connected to the world through our parent organization, the International Law Association.

Through the talent, dedication, and perseverance of our members, and the leadership of our board of directors and officers, the Branch has become the thriving organization it is today. Members receive the Branch Newsletter twice a year, can serve on Branch or ILA Committees, propose new Committees and Study Groups, propose panels at International Law Weekend (ILW), regional ILWs, or other events, or offer webinars or other events sponsored by the Branch or the ILA, including ILA Biennial meetings and committee sessions. Students attend all ABILA events, without exception, free of charge and costs are purposefully kept very low for members, consistent with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are thrilled to celebrate the American Branch’s centennial year and look forward to the next one hundred years of transforming international law.