Are you an early-career scholar in public law with ambitions to publish your research on the international stage? Do you dream of seeing your work in leading global journals, but feel daunted by the complexities of academic writing and publication standards? ICON•S is thrilled to announce the 2026 edition of its well-renowned ICON•S Writing School!
Publishing Your Research Internationally
The world of academic publishing, particularly at the international level, is highly competitive and nuanced. While your research may be innovative and impactful, translating it into a publishable article that meets the rigorous standards of top-tier international journals requires a specific set of skills and insights. Early-career scholars often face a steep learning curve, grappling with unfamiliar stylistic conventions, the intricacies of peer review, the art of crafting a compelling argument for a global audience, and the subtle expectations of different academic communities. Without systematic training, this journey can be isolating and frustrating, potentially hindering the dissemination of vital new scholarship. The ICON•S Writing School recognizes these challenges and offers a structured, supportive environment to demystify the process and empower you to succeed.
What is the ICON•S Writing School?
The 2026 ICON•S Writing School is an intensive, online program featuring free lectures delivered by internationally renowned legal academics. This school is not just about theoretical knowledge; it’s about practical, actionable advice that you can immediately apply to your own writing. Each session is meticulously crafted to equip participants with the essential tools and strategies needed to produce high-quality, publishable scholarship that resonates with a global readership. From structuring your arguments to engaging with diverse literatures, the Writing School covers the entire spectrum of academic writing for international impact.
It will take place between March 9-19, 2026. All lectures will be conducted online, with times standardized to UTC to facilitate global participation.
The school is proudly coordinated by a dedicated team of scholars: Stefano Osella, Erin Delaney, Amal Sethi, and Gustavo Buss, under the auspices of the ICON•S Committee on Community & Engagement.
Preliminary Program
Here is an overview of the 2026 ICON•S Writing School preliminary schedule (all times in UTC):
- Monday, March 9, 2026:
- Welcome Session Introduction
- Speakers: Prof. Erin Delaney (University College London) & Prof. Stefano Osella (The University of Hong Kong)
- Time: 9:45 – 10:00 UTC
- How to structure your article
- Speaker: Prof. Erin Delaney (University College London)
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 UTC
- How to write an effective introduction
- Speaker: Prof. Rehan Abeyratne (Western Sydney University)
- Time: 11:00 – 12:00 UTC
- Welcome Session Introduction
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026:
- How to write a literature review
- Speaker: Prof. Sergio Verdugo (IE University)
- Time: 12:00 – 13:00 UTC
- How to write an effective abstract
- Speaker: Prof. Cora Chan (The University of Hong Kong)
- Time: 13:00 – 14:00 UTC
- How to write a literature review
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
- How to write on and from the Global South
- Speaker: Prof. Dinesha Samararatne (The University of Colombo)
- Time: 12:00 – 13:00 UTC
- How to keep it real in comparative constitutional theory
- Speaker: Prof. Aileen Kavanagh (Trinity College Dublin)
- Time: 13:00 – 14:00 UTC
- How to write on and from the Global South
- Monday, March 16, 2026:
- How to write a comparative constitutional law article
- Speaker: Prof. Rosalind Dixon (UNSW)
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 UTC
- How to write an effective book proposal
- Speaker: Prof. Richard Albert (The University of Texas at Austin)
- Time: 16:00 – 17:00 UTC
- How to write a comparative constitutional law article
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026:
- How to write a book review
- Speaker: Prof. Michaela Hailbronner (University of Münster)
- Time: 12:00 – 13:00 UTC
- How to write a book review
- Thursday, March 19, 2026:
- How to prepare your article for submission
- Speaker: Prof. Joseph H.H. Weiler (New York University)
- Time: 12:00 – 13:00 UTC
- How to prepare your article for submission
(Please note: Specific times may be subject to change and should be double-checked on our social media closer to the scheduled date.)
Register Today!
The 2026 ICON•S Writing School is an unparalleled opportunity for early-career scholars to gain invaluable insights and practical skills from leading experts in the field. This free resource is a testament to ICON•S’s commitment to fostering the next generation of public law scholars and ensuring diverse voices contribute to global academic discourse.
Register now: https://icon-society-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/LZsxq2SvSMaEVvAZuwtlRQ
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 ICON•S Writing School!