The Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (SWIICL) is a division of The Center for American and International Law. It includes a broad network of international law firms and corporations and is an important contributor to international continuing legal education.
You may become a member of the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law by completing the online membership application. Membership is available to corporations, law firms, and other individuals or organizations interested in international law.
Current Members: Renew your membership online.
Membership in the SWIICL provides a variety of benefits. The benefits of each level of membership are detailed below:
Corporation / Firm / Organization Membership Levels
Sustaining Member - $7,250 Annual Dues
- May send two individuals tuition-free to the Academy of American and International Law. Additional individuals may be sent to the Academy for $2,500 each (a $1,000 savings off regular Academy tuition)
- Name six people to the Advisory Board
- May add individuals to the Advisory Board for $150 each
- Advisory Board Members may attend Advisory Board events for free
- Advisory Board Members eligible for appointment to Institute committees
- All company employees may attend Institute webinars for free
- All company employees receive tuition discount for other Institute programs
Supporting Member - $4,000 Annual Dues
- May send one individual tuition-free to the Academy of American and International Law. Additional individuals may be sent to the Academy for $2,750 each (a $750 savings off regular Academy tuition)
- Name four people to the Advisory Board
- May add individuals to the Advisory Board for $150 each
- Advisory Board Members may attend Advisory Board events for free
- Advisory Board Members eligible for appointment to Institute committees
- All company employees may attend Institute webinars for free
- All company employees receive tuition discount for other Institute programs
Sponsoring Member - $1,000 Annual Dues
- May send one individual to the Academy for $2,750 in tuition (a $750 savings of regular Academy tuition).
- Name two individuals to the Advisory Board
- May add individuals to the Advisory Board for $150 each
- Advisory Board Members may attend Advisory Board events for free
- Advisory Board Members eligible for appointment to Institute committees
- All company employees may attend Institute webinars for free
- All company employees receive tuition discount for other Institute programs other than the Academy of American and International Law
Associate Member - $500 Annual Dues
- Name one individual to the Advisory Board
- Advisory Board Member may attend Advisory Board events for free
- Advisory Board Member eligible for appointment to Institute committees
- Advisory Board Member may attend Institute webinars for free
- All company employees receive tuition discount for Institute programs other than the Academy of American and International Law
Individual Membership Levels
Individual Member - $150 Annual Dues
- Appear on membership list under individual’s name
- Become a member of the Advisory Board
- May attend Advisory Board events for free
- Eligible for appointment to Institute committees
- May attend Institute webinars for free
- Receive a tuition discount for Institute programs other than the Academy of American and International Law
Lifetime Academy Alumni Member – Free Membership (Only Available to Academy Alumni)
- May access to Academy alumni directory and resources
- May participate on Academy alumni committees
- May attend Institute webinars for free
- Receive a tuition discount for other Institute programs other than the Academy of American and International Law
(Note that this membership does not include membership on the Institute’s Advisory Board or free attendance to Advisory Board events).
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