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About DILS

Dundee International Law Society - DILS - aims to provide a regular opportunity on the beautiful banks of the River Tay for students, researchers, scholars and practitioners to exchange views on public and private international law and other multidisciplinary subjects.

DILS was founded in October of 2013 by Malèna Bruessel and Jacques Hartmann, other founding members included: Erman Özrgür, Ozge Varis Gocke Mete, Simon Burke, David Law and Gemma Grace Johnstone. The inaugral lecture was given by Professor Robin Churchill entitled, "Dispute Settlement in the Law of the Sea" and took place on 5th November 2013. David Law and Gemma Grace Johnstone continued to run the society, together with other members, including over 30 events until September 2016. Gemma ran the social media pages, with over 500 followers around the world, until the new committee took over in September 2019, headed by Abigail Scollins, Jella Huelgo and Katarina Boys.

In October 2019 the society was affiliated with DUSA by the new committee in order to increase its reach within the University. The society has gone on to be nominated for the 'Most Active Society' award by the Students Association.

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The Committee

Meet our elected committee for the current academic year!

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Kyla Appel

Tresurer

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Jasmine Boyd

Social Media Convener

Learn More About Us!

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Morgan James

President

My name is Morgan and I am from Aberdeen, Scotland. I am a fourth-year Scots Law student at Dundee University. My interest in international law originates from my interest in global policy and governmental work. I am particularly interested in how international law affects the way that states interact, the role it plays in protecting those involved in conflict, and how it can be used to hold governments to account in relation to crucial global issues. 

In my spare time when I’m not in the library or at my part-time job, you can always find me cooking and trying out a new recipe or watching the Formula 1 with my friends!

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Lewis Emery

Careers Vice President

Hi I’m Lewis!! I'm a fourth-year dual law student and the careers VP for DILS. My interest in international law stems from questions of the need for a supernational legal framework and how law can be enforced at an international level. International law poses an interesting question of how rules and legal norms can be enforced upon nations who each hold diverse and sovereign bodies of domestic law. International law is distinct in holding the challenge of operating within these diverse, cultures, legal bodies and nations with conflicting interests. These challenges make international law far more diplomatic and politically charged in its nature than other forms of law which is incredibly interesting to follow. Key challenges such as global warming and the protection of human rights are particularly interesting in how international law must operate in order to get effective results! 

 

Fun fact about me:

When I try and whistle, I sound like an owl

 

What I like to do in my free time:

I really enjoy a bit of sport, playing volleyball and cricket at university; I can also sometimes be found up a mountain or climbing in avertical with the rucksack society. a key pass time would also be watching shows with a nice cup of tea, recently working my way through House of the Dragon, which I’d highly recommend.

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Blair McAlpine

Social Vice President

Hi! I’m Blair, I’m a final year Dual Qualifying Law student and a Future Trainee at CMS. 

I have always possessed a keen interest in international law and politics, particularly the way in which states interact with each other.

Outside of law, you can find me refereeing football around the country or on a golf course!

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Safaa Omer

Secretary

Hello! I'm Safaa, a second-year English Law student from Sudan. This year, I’m serving as the committee secretary. My particular interests lie in international trade law and international human rights law. As a fun fact, if I wasn’t studying law, I’d likely be in culinary arts!

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Kyla Appel

Treasurer

I’m Kyla Appel a second-year English law student from Canada. International law interests me as an international student as I have been able to see the differences in how the laws of different countries vary and their interactions with each other.

 

Outside of the society, I enjoy hiking, reading and playing with my dog.

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Jasmine Boyd

Social Media Convener

Hi! I'm Jasmine, I am a fourth-year Social Work student at the University of Dundee. My central interest in international law lies in children and family support and protection and how the application of the law applies differently around the world in the safeguarding of vulnerable people.

In my free time, you'll find me reading, watching Formula 1, and buying things I definitely don't need...

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