Beyond Borders 2.0: International Workshop on Careers and Trends in International Law by CILAD, DSNLU Visakhapatnam [Hybrid, 31 August 2026; No Fee]
Centre for International Law and Allied Disciplines (CILAD), Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam.About the Workshop
The Centre of International Law and Allied Disciplines (CILAD) is organising a one-day hybrid international workshop, “Beyond Borders 2.0: Careers & Future Trends in International Law”, focusing on key areas of international law.
The workshop aims to provide students and professionals with insights into career opportunities in international law, developments in international trade law, and contemporary issues in International Humanitarian Law.
The event will feature subject experts joining in person and virtually. It is designed as a platform for interactive discussions, networking opportunities, and professional guidance from distinguished experts in the field.
Date, Mode and Venue
- Date: 31 August 2026 (one day)
- Mode: Hybrid, with the online leg delivered via a Webex link
- Venue: Moot Court Hall, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Nyayaprastha, Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam – 531035, Andhra Pradesh
Participants may attend either on campus or remotely over Webex. The joining link is circulated by the organisers to registered participants.
Themes Covered
- Career opportunities and pathways in international law
- Developments in international trade law
- Contemporary issues in International Humanitarian Law
CILAD frames its work around the evolving nature of international law, including international trade law, international environmental law, refugee law and international humanitarian law, with emphasis on both academic rigour and practical engagement.
Chief Guest
Prof. (Dr.) R. Venkata Rao, Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) of IIULER, Goa, is the Chief Guest. He previously served as Vice Chancellor of NLSIU, Bangalore, for over a decade. With more than 45 years of teaching and research experience, he has authored six books, published over 130 papers and guided several doctoral candidates. He is a recipient of the Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon Best Law Teacher Award (2018) and has held key positions in academic and government bodies.
Guest Speakers
- Mr. Uma Shankar Yedla – over 25 years across advocacy, banking law and international legal affairs; an Advocate for a decade, Manager (Law) at a bank, and for 18 years Director (Legal and Treaties) in the Ministry of External Affairs, specialising in international law.
- Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur Virk – Assistant Professor of Law at RGNUL, Punjab, with over 16 years of teaching and research experience; LL.M. in International Law and Ph.D. specialising in International Criminal Law; Faculty Coordinator of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights and the Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanitarian and Refugee Law, and Coordinator of the RGNUL Institute of Competitive Examinations (RICE).
- Ms. Vanshika Sulaniya – international trade lawyer, Young Professional at the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), assisting the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India; LL.B. from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi and LL.M. in International Trade and Business Laws from NALSAR, Hyderabad.
- Ms. Surbhi Gupta – Associate at Trilegal in the firm’s Projects, Energy and Infrastructure practice, a DSNLU graduate and the Founder of CILAD.
The brochure notes that more guests are to be announced.
Who Can Attend
The workshop is pitched at students and professionals seeking insight into international law careers and current developments in the field. The registration form asks for nationality, university affiliation (with an ‘N/A’ option for working professionals) and level of education, so practitioners as well as students may register. No further eligibility restriction is stated by the organisers.
Registration and Fee
Registration is through the official Google Form linked below. The brochure prescribes no registration fee and the registration form carries no payment step, so participation is free.
The last date to register is 23:59 hrs on 29 August 2026. The form asks for the participant’s name as it should appear on the certificate, gender, phone number, nationality, university affiliation and level of education.
Certificate
Participants who attend all the sessions are eligible for the Workshop e-certificate. Partial attendance does not qualify.
About DSNLU and CILAD
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the DSNLU Act, 2008. It is recognised by the Bar Council of India and offers the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), a three-year LL.B., a one-year LL.M. with specialisations in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Commercial Law, along with Ph.D. and LL.D. programmes.
The Centre for International Law and Allied Disciplines (CILAD), established in 2024 at DSNLU, is an academic initiative advancing the study of international law and policy through an interdisciplinary approach. It brings together students, scholars and experts, and runs initiatives including the CILAD Monthly newsletter and the IL 101 infographic series. Dr. Ch. Lakshmi is the Honorary Chairperson; Sourav Ghosh is Convenor and Atharv Arnav Co-Convenor of this workshop.