1. State of the Institute of Air and Space Lawby
Prof. Dr. Ram S. Jakhu
Director, Institute of Air and Space Law
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
7 October 2016

2. Institute of Air and Space Law: Introduction
Since its creation in 1951, the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) has been the uncontested world leader in its field of speciality.
Mission of the IASL has always been to educate the next generation of air and space lawyers to serve the needs of the air and space community worldwide.
The research arm of the Institute is the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law (CRASL), which was established in 1976.
During the last fourteen years, the Institute has generated revenue and received donations worth more than $5 million.

3. Institute of Air and Space Law: Programs & courses
The IASL offers the most advanced and extensive graduate level programs in air and space law in the world.
Programs: (1) Graduate Certificate; (2) Master of Laws; (3) Doctor of Civil Law; (4) Post-doctoral Research.
Regular Courses: (1) Airline Business and Law; (2) Public International Air Law; (3) Private International Air Law; (4) Space Law: General Principles; (5) Theoretical Approaches to Law; (6) Government Regulation of Air Transport; (7) Comparative Air Law; (8) Law of Space Applications; and (9) Government Regulation of Space Activities.

4. Institute of Air and Space Law: Fellowships & prizes
The Institute offers the largest number of fellowships and prizes for study of air and space law at the master, doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Some of them, specifically for the IASL students, are:
José Bogolasky Memorial Prize
Boeing Fellowships in Air and Space Law
Setsuko Ushida-Aoki Prize
Robert E. Morrow Fellowships
Nicolas Matte Essay Prize and Fellowships
Masao Sekiguchi Fellowships in Air and Space Law
Erin J. C. Arsenault Fellowships in Space Governance
George S. and Ann K. Robinson Space Law Prize
Paul S. Dempsey Fellowships in Air and Space Law (being established)

5. Institute of Air and Space Law: Students & graduates
During the past 65 years, the Institute has produced more than 1,000 graduates from more than 120 countries.
Graduates of the IASL hold high positions in various national and international institutions around the world.
For the last 30 years, the USAF has been regularly sending their best and brightest JAG Officers to study at the Institute.
IASL Class of
3 JAG officers in 2006 Class

6. Institute of Air and Space Law: Research
The Institute has undertaken disciplinary as well as cross-sectional advanced research on a variety of aviation, aerospace and space issues.
Currently, the IASL is pursuing 11 research projects.
Institute’s research became the basis for discussion on the regulation of aerospace transportation by the ICAO in 2015.
Pursuant to our ground-breaking research related to Global Space Governance, the United Nations invited us to organize international conference on this issue in May 2017.
Considering our expertise in air and space law, the ITU has invited us to organize international conference on the regulation of drones in summer 2017.
McGill Manual

7. Institute of Air and Space Law: Publications
The CRASL annually publishes the Annals of Air and Space Law, Monographs and Occasional Papers. Other publications include:
Public International Air Law (2008) by Paul Dempsey
International Air Carrier Liability (2005) by Paul Dempsey, Michael Milde
Small Satellites and Their Regulation (2014) by Ram Jakhu, Joseph Pelton
Routledge Handbook of Public Air Law (2016) edited by Paul Dempsey, Ram Jakhu
Space Mining and Its Regulation (2017) by Ram Jakhu, Joseph Pelton, Yaw Nyampong
Routledge Handbook of Space Law (2017) edited by Ram Jakhu, Paul Dempsey

8. Institute of Air and Space Law: Consultation & outreach activities
The Institute and its Faculty members have often been consulted by ICAO, the ITU, Permanent Court of Arbitration, the World Economic Forum, governments, airlines, and space agencies from several countries.
Annually, the Institute and Centre organize numerous workshops or conferences around the world.
Currently, the IASL is involved in 6 outreach activities.
McGill-Adelaide Strategic Law

9. Institute of Air and Space Law: International recognition & awards
In 1996, the IASL received the prestigious Edward Warner Award, the highest distinction in the field of civil aviation awarded by the Council of ICAO.
IASL students have won several awards and trophies.
On 29 September 2016, Institute’s Team won the Best Memorial Award at the World Finals of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Competition that was judged by three sitting judges of the International Court of Justice.

10. Former Directors: Scholars with vision and dedication
John C. Cooper
Eugene Pepin
Alfred B. Rosevear
Maxwell Cohen
Sir Francis Vallat,
Ivan A. Vlasic
Paul S. Dempsey
Michael Milde
Edward McWhinney
Nicholas M. Matte
Armand De Mestral

11. Highly dedicated alumnae
Five graduates of the class celebrated their 50th Anniversary Reunion on 22 September 2016 at the IASL

12. Acknowledgement of generous support
During the past 65 years, numerous individuals and institutions have helped the Institute at various levels. Those we must specifically acknowledge and express our profound gratitude to for their generous support include:
The Faculty of Law, McGill University
The Boeing Company
The Erin J C Arsenault Foundation
The Secure World Foundation
Dr. Peter Nesgos
ROOM, The Space Journal

13. Lifelong Dedicated Service Award
Recognition of exceptional dedication
Lifelong Dedicated Service Award
presented to
Maria D’Amico
In profound appreciation of 38 years of her dedicated service to the Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; in grateful recognition of her exceptional enthusiasm to support the students, the alumni and the faculty of the Institute; and in acknowledgement of her endless efforts to create a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere at the Institute; presented at the 65th Anniversary Celebration of the Institute on 7 October 2016.

14. Institute of Air and Space Law: In brief
The Institute has the necessary intellectual and organizational expertise, the required financial resources and institutional support, and, most importantly, a strong commitment to actively move forward.
Thus, irrespective of some challenges, the current state of the Institute of Air and Space Law is excellent and its future is bright.

15. Thank you for your attention !
Please spread the word that the deadline for applications for admission to the academic session is 15 December 2016.