International Association Of Law Schools, operating under the name International Association of Law Schools, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Association of Law Schools is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, International Association of Law Schools generated $329.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $251.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION IS A LEARNED SOCIETY OF LAW SCHOOLS AND LAW PROFESSORS. THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS EXPRESSED IN ITS CHARTER. IT IS TO IMPROVE LEGAL EDUCATION GLOBALLY BY LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER. THE ASSOCIATION BRINGS TOGETHER LAW SCHOOLS AND FACULTY FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO FOSTER DIALOGUE ON THE CHALLENGES FACING EDUCAITON, AND LEGAL EDUCATION IN PARTICULAR. OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THOUGHTFUL PERSPECTIVES ON HOW TO IMPROVE AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LEGAL EDUCATION. WE SERVE AS A FORUM AND CRITERIA SETTING BODY FOR DISCOURSE AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEGAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION HAS 11 DOCTRINAL STUDY GROUPS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS. THEY COVER THE 11 BASIC LEGAL AREAS - CONTRACTS, PROPERTY, CIVIL PROCEDURE, ETC. EACH GROUP STUDIES, RESEARCHES, DELIBERATES, AND PUBLISHES THEIR WORK THROUGH A RIGOROUS PEER REVIEW PROCESS.
THE ASSOCIATION'S EAC PROGRAM IS DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION FOR LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THESE ARE CONTEXTUAL CRITERIA FOCUSED ON THE LOCAL, RESOURCES AND TRADITIONS OF EACH LAW SCHOOL IN VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE FOR ITS MEMBERS IN ASSISTING THEM IN THEIR CURRICULUM AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES.THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL IS A GROUP OF PREEMINENT JURISTS FROM A VARIETY OF JURISDICTIONS WHO ADVISE THE ASSOCIATION ON LEGAL EDUCATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE JUDICIARY.EXPENSES INCURRED IN ORGANIZING AND SUPPORTING CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS FOR LAW SCHOOLS AND LAW FACULTY.
THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE LAW STUDENTS AND SURVEY THEIR OPINIONS AND PERSPECTIVES ON THE LEGAL EDUCATION THEY ARE RECEIVING. LAW STUDENTS ASSIST IN THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION.
THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO STUDY, INCENTIVIZE, AND ESTABLISH GUIDELINES ON FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES. THE EVALUATION, ASSISTANCE, AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ESTABLISHES PEER REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF MEMBER SCHOOLS' LAW PROGRAMS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ASSOCIATIONS' FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Francis Wang Chairman-President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Barbara Holden Smith General Secretary-Treasure | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Valentina Smorgunova Board Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja Board Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Board Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabriel Bocksang Hola Board Governor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $52,261 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,568 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $261,829 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,456 |
Investment income | $56,945 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $329,230 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $12,298 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,095 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,964 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $433 |
All other expenses | $12,979 |
Total functional expenses | $251,441 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,528 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,646 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,335,490 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,480,664 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,480,664 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,480,664 |