Past Program

In our fast-moving, interconnected world, the rules-based international order and accountable judicial systems are critical to peace and progress. Between emerging debates over human rights, climate change and global economic challenges, questions of international law are central to upholding peace and prosperity in the 21st century.

Strategic competition among states and increasing kinetic conflict pose significant threats to the rules-based international order that forms the basis for peace, stability, and the rule of law around the world. This landscape is further destabilized as global tensions rise between great powers over how to address the structure of the international order and transnational challenges. During times of heightened uncertainty such as these, international law remains a vital tool in navigating both great power competition and global challenges like climate change, human rights, and the global economy.

The Salzburg Global Cutler Fellows Program is a one-of-a-kind program for students from top US law schools who intend to pursue careers in international law, legal practice, and public service. The Program identifies and empowers outstanding talents to tackle cutting edge issues in international law, fosters leadership skills, and builds lasting collaborative networks within the legal and public service sectors.