The Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law's premier event is the Academy of American and International Law. Since 1964, this multi-week program has attracted over 3,300 participants from 121 countries. Through its extraordinary classroom and extracurricular schedule, the Academy offers opportunities to forge valuable international relationships that last a lifetime.

The Academy is an activity-packed program designed for lawyers from outside the United States and focuses on U.S. law and international business transactions. Participants from more than 20 countries study and socialize together, learning from an impressive faculty and from each other. They receive instruction from some of the best teachers and practitioners of international law from U.S. law schools, law firms, and corporations.

The practical curriculum includes both skills training and substantive law subjects. Topics include legal writing, negotiations, international arbitration and litigation, international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, international taxation, intellectual property, human rights and business, cybersecurity, and more.

Applications will be evaluated and considered in the order in which they are received. The number of seats available for the 58th Academy are limited, but seats are still available. We strongly recommend that interested parties submit their applications as soon as possible to secure their spot.

Our current deadline for registrants seeking a scholarship has passed, and our scholarships for the 58^th Academy have been awarded.

Academy Highlights:

The five-week business law program is designed for non-U.S. residents. The practical curriculum includes both skills training and substantive law subjects.
The Academy has more than 3,300 alumni from 121 countries. Past participants have become President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Prime Minister of Peru, Chief Justice of the Philippines, Chief Justice of Italy’s Court of Cassation and much more.
The faculty is extraordinary. It includes the Editor in Chief of Black’s Law Dictionary, and world-class experts on such subjects as international business transactions, business organizations, negotiation skills, arbitration and dispute resolution, and international tax.

About the Academy

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Schedule and Faculty

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Hear from Academy faculty member, Bryan A. Garner

Sponsorship Opportunities

Global Leaders Reception and Networking Dinner – June 19, 2023 - Tonic Bar & Lounge at Legacy Hall in Legacy West, Plano, Texas - $3,000 (Limited to 4)

Recognition as sponsor of the Global Leaders Reception and Networking Dinner on June 19, 2023, featuring attendees of the Academy of American and International Law, SWIICL Advisory Board Members and attendees of the CAIL Global Leadership Institute
4 complimentary registrants at the CAIL Global Leadership Institute, including the Reception and Dinner
Recognition as luncheon sponsor on one day of the Academy, with an opportunity to have 3 individuals attend the luncheon and address the Academy participants. Sponsor can address the Academy remotely if preferred.
Recognition in all marketing of the CAIL Global Leadership Institute
Recognition as sponsor at the CAIL Global Leadership Institute on June 20, 2023
Recognition in the Academy Program
Recognition in a social media post on the pages of The Center for American and International Law and the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law
Opportunity to distribute firm/company material at the CAIL Global Leadership Institute on June 20, 2023

Fort Worth Rodeo Sponsor (Exclusive) - June 3, 2023 - $2,000

Recognition as exclusive sponsor of the Academy visit to the Fort Worth Rodeo on June 3, 2023
Opportunity to have 3 individuals participate in festivities in Fort Worth, including addressing the Academy participants. Sponsor can address the Academy remotely if preferred.
Recognition in the Academy Program
Recognition in a social media post on the pages of The Center for American and International Law and the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law
Opportunity to distribute firm/company material to the Academy participants

Frisco Roughriders Social Event (Exclusive) - June 1, 2023 - $1,500

Recognition as exclusive sponsor of the Academy’s attendance at the Frisco RoughRider’s game on June 1, 2023.
Opportunity to have 3 individuals attend the game and be introduced to Academy participants.
Recognition in the Academy Program
Recognition in a social media post on the pages of the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law
Opportunity to distribute firm/company material to the Academy participants

Academy Graduation Celebration Sponsor - $2,000

Recognition as sponsor of the Academy Graduation Celebration on the evening of June 29, 2023, at a venue to be determined.
Opportunity to have 2 individuals attend the Academy Celebration, including addressing the Academy participants. Sponsor can also address the Academy remotely if preferred.
Recognition as luncheon sponsor on one day of the Academy, with an opportunity to have 3 individuals attend the luncheon and address the Academy participants. Sponsor can also address the Academy remotely if preferred.
Recognition in the Academy Program
Recognition in a social media post on the pages of The Center for American and International Law and the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law
Opportunity to distribute firm/company material to the Academy participants

Luncheon Sponsor - $500

Recognition as luncheon sponsor on one day of the Academy, with an opportunity to have 3 individuals attend the luncheon and address the Academy participants. Sponsor can also address the Academy remotely if preferred.
Opportunity to distribute firm/company material to the Academy participants at a designated day’s luncheon

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jay Ray, at jray@cailaw.org or +1 972.244.3411.

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Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.

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