Recently, the Hague Academy of International Law published the 2026 programme of its renowned Winter Courses in International Law (12-30 January 2026). Unlike the Summer Courses, this program presents lectures on both Public and Private International Law and therefore provides for a particularly holistic academic experience. Once again, the Academy has spared no effort in inviting legal scholars from around the world to The Hague, including speakers from countries as diverse as Argentina, Belgium, China, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, offering its audience a truly global perspective on the topic.

Following the Inauguaral Lecture by Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi (Former President of the International Criminal Court), this year’s General Course will focus on “The Contemporary International Legal Order” and will be delivered by Bing Bing Jia (Tsinghua University). Furthermore, Special Courses will be offered in English by Catherine Amirfar (Debevoise & Plimpton LLP), Caroline Foster (University of Auckland), Schuichi Furuya (Waseda University) and Antonios Tzanakopoulos (University of Oxford), while Xavier Boucobza (University of Paris-Saclay) and Yannick Radi (Université Catholique de Louvain) will deliver their presentations in French. As always, all lectures will be simultaneously interpreted into English or French and vice versa.

Advanced Students, especially those who are ambitious to sit for the prestigious Diploma Exam, are highly encouraged to apply for the Academy’s Directed Studies as well. The French edition of these interactive afternoon seminars will be directed by Vaios Koutroulis (Université libre de Bruxelles), while English-speaking candidates are taught by Guy Fiti Sinclair (University of Auckland).

Registration will be open from  1 May to 1 October 2025 via the institution’s own Online Registration Form . Students who whish to apply for the Academy’s scholarship opportunities need to submit their application by 1 May to 31 July 2025. For further information on the HAIL 2026 Winter Courses and the Hague Academy in general, please consult the HAIL Homepage or refer to the enclosed PDF Programme.