History
The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 at the National University of Singapore’s Bukit Timah Campus in response to the growing need for international law expertise and capacity building in the Asia-Pacific region.
CIL is an outcome of close cooperation between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC). The AGC contributes funding for many of CIL’s activities while the NUS Faculty of Law hosts the CIL office and contributes its facilities and academic staff.
Director & Management Team
Director
Assoc Prof Robert C Beckman
Deputy Director
Dr. Navin Rajagobal
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Centre for International Law (CIL) is to enable Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region to play a more significant role in the promotion and development of international law. CIL’s vision is to become Asia’s intellectual hub and thought leader for the research on and the teaching of international law.
Focus Areas
The Centre for International Law (CIL) focuses on the following thematic areas:
- ASEAN Law and Policy
- Ocean Law and Policy
- Trade Law and Policy
- Aviation Law and Policy
- Intellectual Property Law and Policy
- International Dispute Resolution
Programmes and Activities
The Centre for International Law (CIL) engages in research, executive and student training, and counsel and consultancy on international law and policy. CIL organises forums for dialogue on significant international law and policy issues affecting South East Asia or the Asia-Pacific region. CIL also collaborates with a network of partner and stakeholder organisations in Singapore and overseas to further the development of international law thought leadership in the region.