Washington International Law Journal
The Washington International Law Journal was founded in 1990 [under the title Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal (ISSN: 1066-8632)] as an innovative vehicle for the discussion of legal and interdisciplinary policy-oriented issues affecting both Asian and trans-Pacific affairs.
The Journal's function is three-fold. First, the Journal provides valuable writing and editing experience to University of Washington law students interested in Pacific Rim law and policy issues. Second, the Journal, as one of the only two student-edited law journals in the United States devoted to the Pacific Basin, and the only journal featuring translations of East Asian legal scholarship, encourages the debate of issues vital to the Pacific Rim. Third, the Journal enhances the University of Washington School of Law's national and international role as a center for East Asian legal studies.
In 2025, the Washington International Law Journal embarked on a significant expansion with the launch of the WILJ Blog. Founded by Volume 35’s Editorial Board, the blog is designed as a dynamic companion to the Journal’s traditional issues. The blog’s aim is to provide timely, accessible, and dynamic analysis of global legal developments while amplifying diverse scholarly and practitioner voices. This platform enables WILJ to respond rapidly to emerging international challenges, foster interdisciplinary conversations, and engage a broader audience beyond the academy.