The ILA(Australia Branch) is delighted to announce the winners of the Essay Prizes for 2021:

  • Michael Douglas, ‘Does Choice of Law Matter?’ has been awarded the Nygh Essay Prize in Private International Law.
  • Jack McNally, ‘Restrictions on the Freedom of Navigation in the Northern Sea Route: Implications for Arcticus Liberum’ has been awarded the Brennan Essay Prize in Public International Law.

Thank you to everyone who submitted essays for consideration – it was a very high calibre field – and warm congratulations to Michael and Jack on their outstanding essays!