In the increasingly complex landscape of international law, strategic litigation has emerged as both a tool for individual justice and a catalyst for systemic change. The workshop “Strategic Litigation in International Law”, hosted by the University of Trento’s Faculty of Law on 27–28 November 2025, offers a unique opportunity to explore this practice through three central dimensions: concepts, actors, and impact.
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Why Attend
This workshop provides a rare opportunity for scholars and practitioners of international law to engage in in-depth discussions about the transformative potential of litigation as a strategic instrument.
The event will also feature ample room for debate and exchange among academics, doctoral students, and practitioners working in the field of international and human rights law.
Attendance is free and open to all. No registration required.
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Who Should Join
Academics, researchers, PhD candidates, law students, international lawyers, and activists interested in the intersections of strategic litigation, international adjudication, and global justice will find this workshop intellectually stimulating and practically relevant.
A Critical Reflection
Can strategic litigation truly reshape international legal frameworks, or does it risk remaining an elitist or symbolic practice? This workshop sets the stage for a critical dialogue on both the transformative promise and the structural limits of strategic litigation — including its dependence on domestic contexts, the politics of case selection, and the sustainability of long-term strategies.
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Join the conversation on 27–28 November 2025 at the University of Trento, Faculty of Law — a gathering designed to reflect, question, and rethink the role of litigation as a strategic force in international law.