Law School Announces 2025 Faculty Fellowships
W&L Law Dean Melanie Wilson has announced the annual awards that recognize faculty members for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars and for service to the school.
Mark Drumbl
Mark Drumbl and Mohamed Kamara Publish New Book on Children’s Fights
The book takes an innovative look at children and violence and features contributions from numerous W&L professors and visiting scholars.
Mark Drumbl Launches New Books in Stockholm, The Hague, Cambridge, and Prague
The books are among three new works Drumbl released in the last year.
Mark Drumbl Delivers Keynote Address on Tokyo Tribunal Justice
The event examined the legacy of Justice Radha Binod Pal, who served on the Tokyo Tribunal from 1946-48.
Mark Drumbl Co-Organizes International Conference on Post-Conflict Justice
Held at the University of Saskatchewan, the conference included a presentation by W&L Law student Will Vardy '26L.
In Case You Missed It
International Criminal Law Faculty Mark Drumbl and Shannon Fyfe Speak at Events in Germany
Professor Drumbl spoke at an event in Nuremberg on children in armed conflict, and Professor Fyfe spoke in Munich at event on academic debates concerning Israel and Palestine.
Scholarship by Mark Drumbl Cited in Fifth Circuit Opinion
The case involved the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration.
Faculty Spotlight: Mark Drumbl
Professor Mark Drumbl's latest research focuses on informers in repressive societies.
‘W&L After Class’ Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring Mark Drumbl
In this month’s episode, Professor Drumbl examines the function and limitations of law through his experiences, research and teachings in mass violence and human rights.
Professor Mark Drumbl on Residuality and Responsibility in Sierra Leone
In an article on OpinioJuris, Drumbl discusses the legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its residual function.
Mark Drumbl Helps Honor Legacy of Sierra Leone Special Court
Professor Mark Drumbl participated in a conference examining the legacy of the international court that prosecuted war crimes.
Karen Woody and Mark Drumbl Recognized with Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship
Woody, a corporate law scholar, and Drumbl, an expert in international law, were recognized for their outstanding scholarly work.
Major International Conference at W&L Explores Children Trapped in Violence
The April conference explored children ensnared in violent situations, including armed conflict and liberation struggles.
W&L Law to Host Virtual Conference on Child Soldiers
The conference will be held via Zoom on February 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.
W&L Law’s Drumbl Provides Testimony to United Nations on Anti-racism Initiatives
Law professor Mark Drumbl recently provided expert testimony to the drafting committee tasked with developing a protocol to the United Nations Convention to Eliminate Racial Discrimination.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Discusses Russia and War Crimes on NPR
Prof. Mark Drumbl was interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss the whether Russia's assaults on Ukraine constitute war crimes.
W&L Law Hosts Research Roundtable on Informers and Collaborators in Repressive Regimes
Law professor Mark Drumbl and Scholar-in-Residence Barbora Hola are working on a book that explores why people inform on others under authoritarian regimes.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Files Amicus Brief in International Criminal Court
The brief concerns the case of Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan former child soldier and military commander, who is appealing a conviction for war crimes committed in the early 2000s.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Interviewed by IntLawGrrls
The two-part blog interview covered a wide range of topics, including child soldiers and ecocide.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl on Anti-Doping Law
Prof. Mark Drumbl commented in the Washington Post on a new U.S. anti-doping law that could have consequences for sporting events around the globe.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on COVID-19 and Terrorism
Should criminal legislation put in place to fight terrorism be used to fight the virus?
W&L Law Hosts Panel Discussion on Child Soldiers
Contributors to a recent book on child soldiers will participate in a panel discussion on Feb. 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Law School.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on Attacking Cultural Sites
Law professor Mark Drumbl discussed why bombing cultural sites is considered a war crime.
W&L Law’s Drumbl on War Crimes and Genocide
Aljazeera relied on the expertise of Mark Drumbl for "explainers" on war crimes and genocide.
W&L Introduces Minor in Legal Studies
The Law, Justice, and Society Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies that draws from faculty and resources in all three schools at Washington and Lee University.
W&L Law’s Mark Drumbl Deepens Understanding of Child Soldiers in New Book
The Research Handbook on Child Soldiers brings to bear a unique array of perspectives to unpack the life-cycle of youth and militarization—from recruitment, to demobilization, and return to civilian life.
Unpacking the Resiliency of the Human Spirit
The spring term class asks: What possibilities does law offer after massive political violence has occurred, and what are the limits of law after massive political violence?
