Mark Drumbl

Mark Drumbl is the Class of 1975 Alumni Professor of Law and Director of the Transnational Law Institute at Washington and Lee University’s School of Law. His research focuses on international law, post-conflict justice, and transitional justice, with notable contributions to child soldier studies, international criminal law, and legal memory projects. He has advised W&L Law student Will Vardy '26L and co-authored influential works such as The Research Handbook on Child Soldiers.

Drumbl’s recent work explores residual mechanisms of international courts, including the legacy of the Tokyo Tribunal and the Special Court for Sierra Leone. He has spoken at global conferences, testified before the UN, and his scholarship has been cited by courts in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Notable awards include the Lewis Prize for Excellence in Scholarship (2024).

• Education: Academic credentials not explicitly detailed in provided texts, though his positions suggest advanced legal training.
• Key Projects: Directs the Transnational Law Institute, chairs panels on post-conflict justice, and writes on topics like informers in repressive regimes and legal responses to mass violence.
• Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives at the Transnational Law Institute, collaborating with global scholars and institutions.