The Melbourne Journal of International Law (MJIL) is a student-edited, peer-reviewed academic journal managed by a team of more than 60 law students. MJIL was established in 2000 by five law students as a forum for scholarly research and discussion of international law issues, particularly those affecting the Asia-Pacific region. MJIL enjoys a domestic and international reputation as a leading journal of both public and private international law. MJIL receives submissions from around the world and consistently publishes articles by pre-eminent international law scholars and practitioners. A typical edition of MJIL includes articles, case notes, commentaries and book reviews. MJIL also publishes feature pieces on topical issues such as the legality of the use of force against Iraq and the role of international law in disaster relief in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami.