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SPIL MumbaiSPIL Mumbai - What is it?SPIL Mumbai, a Regional Member of SPIL INDIA (the bold link would be to www.spilindia.org) and therefore a chapter member of the International Law Students Association, (ILSA), Washington, has been recently established at Government Law College, Mumbai. For SPIL Mumbai, International Law is an area of enquiry and study far wider than the traditional principles governing nations and international institutions. The Founders of SPIL Mumbai, President Atman Mehta and Vice President Rahul Donde, firmly believe that in the increasingly integrated world of today with growing trans-national interactions, the significance of International Law has never been greater.
SPIL Mumbai - Its Objective and IdeaIn keeping with this belief SPIL Mumbai aims to widen the perspective of law students and provide exposure that goes beyond the classroom; so that by the time they graduate, they are equipped to succeed and contribute meaningfully to the legal profession. SPIL Mumbai aims to broaden the perspectives of law students by enabling them to have a deeper understanding of the tumultuous nature of International Relations and to promote a greater awareness and understanding of various aspects of International Law. SPIL Mumbai intends to capture the idea of pro-active learning through student involvement and endeavors to give it an organizational structure. So far SPIL Mumbai has successfully completed three events organised at the state and national level. The following would give you a brief of the said events:
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The International Criminal Court - A lecture |
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The first event which received a wide response was an extensive lecture and interactive session on the International Criminal Court by Professor William Burke White, University of Pennsylvania |
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1st Government Law College - SPIL Mumbai National Research Paper Competition 2006 |
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This paper presentation competition is aimed at providing an opportunity to explore how the application of principles on International Treaty Law can be utilized to solve conflicting values between the free trade norm and conservation of environment norms. |
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1st Government Law College - SPIL Mumbai Model United Nations 2006 |
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The organization hosted a Model United Nations wherein the United Nations Security Council scenario was well courted. Current affairs, such as the Iran's Nuclear Programme was on its agenda and promising students of the college debated on whether Iran, was rightful in enriching its uranium resources and should sanctions be imposed, on the breach of it. Various atrocities were unearthed and probable solutions appeared which all formed part of discussions at such a mock presentation. |
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In the future, SPIL Mumbai in its constant endeavor to expand and innovate has planned several activities, including |
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International Student Exchange Programme |
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The organization strives to establish relations with universities and international organizations abroad and execute a week long International Student Exchange Programme, which enables the in-bound and out-bound students to gain a larger experience of various laws, customs and rights of various countries, and thereby seek its implementation/ application on international law |
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A three day seminar on Private International Law |
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This seminar aims at a workshop and an interactive seminar whereby experts and other legal luminaries will be speaking on various legal subjects such as the implications of the International Tax system, the adaptations of the International Arbitration procedures and proceedings and finally, the intricacies that goes into transacting a Merger/ Acquisition agreement between companies. |
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'SPIL Mumbai Annual International Law Journal Volume I, 2007' |
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IN July 2007, SPIL MUMBAI endeavors to publish an Annual International Law Journal which would cover various legal articles, book reviews, interviews, advices and opinions from a broad spectrum of students, professors and legal experts from all over the world.
The Annual International Law Journal is proposed as a 120 page publication with articles relating to International issues on a variety of avenues that are beyond the basic law study and practice in India. Contributory articles are awaited from the legal fraternity to manifest into a mélange of ideas.
SPIL Mumbai will reach out to numerous enthusiastic law students of the top law colleges and universities in the USA, UK and INDIA where such copies of the Journal would be sent and kept for student reading.
The SPIL Mumbai Annual International Law Journal marks the beginning of the organizations foray towards establishing itself as a reputed Journal of International Law worldwide. It aims at providing a wholistic view of international law by having various sections on a variety of law points having an International perspective. An expert Editorial Board consisting of Professors and Committee Members shall ensure that the highest standards of excellence are maintained throughout the International Law Journal. |
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Several paper presentations and debates on pertinent issues throughout the year. |
Contact Information :Email: spilmumbai@gmail.com spil@glc.edu Atman Mehta 98201 74128 atmanmehta@glc.eduRahul Donde 93222 76983 rahuldonde@glc.edu
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