The Netherlands Yearbook of International Law (NYIL), affiliated with the T.M.C. Asser Institute, is a distinguished platform dedicated to addressing current and emerging issues in international law. Known for its critical, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking approach, the NYIL publishes annually and invites contributions that explore legal scholarship across varied topics and innovative frameworks. Each volume is themed to reflect pressing global concerns and provide a platform for scholarly debate. As one of the most respected yearbooks in the field, the NYIL attracts contributions from international law scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide, solidifying its role in shaping and challenging norms in international legal discourse.
For its 2024 Volume 55, the NYIL has announced a call for papers centered around the theme “The Manifold Forms of Contemporary International Legal Scholarship.” This volume aims to explore the diverse ways international lawyers are reshaping the landscape of international legal scholarship through traditional academic outlets and modern digital platforms. The editors, Lianne Boer, Daniëlla Dam-de Jong, and Carl Lewis, encourage contributors to reflect on the implications of engaging through various media, from traditional peer-reviewed journals and monographs to blogs, podcasts, social media platforms, and more.
The theme addresses how the choice of format impacts content, reach, and engagement in legal scholarship, particularly in today’s digital age. Contributors are encouraged to examine how different formats shape the way international law is communicated and how these diverse modes enable or constrain scholarly expression and influence.
The volume welcomes contributions on questions such as:
In addition, the volume seeks to engage contributors in comparing how content delivery influences both substance and the reception of scholarly work, particularly in addressing legal phenomena shaped by real-time global events. This critical examination invites interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from fields such as applied linguistics, communication studies, literary theory, and media studies.
Email for Submission and Inquiries:
Send submissions to nyil@asser.nl. Authors are also welcome to reach out with queries about the topic’s suitability or any aspect of the submission process. Kindly note that submitting a draft after an abstract’s acceptance does not guarantee publication, as all full papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
This is an entirely online submission event hosted by the Netherlands Yearbook of International Law editorial team based at the T.M.C. Asser Institute in The Hague. The editorial team will manage the review and selection process, as well as any follow-up communications with authors.
Accepted papers will be featured in Volume 55 of the Netherlands Yearbook of International Law, a respected annual publication with significant reach and impact in international law circles. This volume is scheduled for publication in February 2026, providing authors with an opportunity for their work to reach a global audience of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
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