IIDLAW’s work spans several key areas that together fulfill its mandate:
- Research & Policy Reform: Conducting rigorous research on emerging issues in international and development law, producing scholarly publications (e.g., journals, policy briefs), and providing evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Education & Training: Providing high-quality legal education and capacity-building programs. CIDLAW supports postgraduate studies and offers specialized short courses and professional certification programs (for example, arbitration and mediation training, corporate governance courses like the CS certification).
- Public Engagement & Outreach: Hosting public lectures, seminars, and webinars to engage the wider community on critical topics in international and development law. IIDLAW organizes periodic forums that bring together students, practitioners, and experts, fostering dialogue and awareness on legal issues that affect society.
- Knowledge Dissemination: Sharing legal knowledge through diverse platforms using innovative tools like virtual lectures to widen access to information about IIDLAW’s work.
- Networking & Collaboration: Building a broad network of collaborations with law faculties, international organizations, professional bodies, and industry. IIDLAW leverages Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to undertake joint research projects, co-sponsor training programs, and facilitate student exchanges and internships. These strategic partnerships expand the Centre’s global reach and resource base.
- Alumni Engagement: Nurturing a vibrant community of alumni who remain active in IIDLAW’s initiatives. The Centre runs an Alumni networking dinner, a vibrant WhatsApp group with over 900 members from the School of Law, Mentorship Program pairing current students with experienced graduates during legal aid forums. Alumni are encouraged to contribute to research and training and to act as ambassadors of CIDLAW in their professional spheres.
Collectively, these programs enable IIDLAW to fulfill its objectives of research excellence, quality training, community engagement, and knowledge leadership in international and development law.