Specialist associations · Body
International Academy of Family Lawyers
The IAFL is a worldwide, invitation-only association of highly experienced family law specialists, established in 1986, with over 1,000 Fellows across more than 120 jurisdictions including judges and academics. It provides judicial training, contributes to family law reform, submits amicus curiae briefs, and holds annual meetings with substantial educational programmes on international family law. Fellowship requires rigorous vetting by a Board of Admissions and is organised through regional chapters (USA, Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada).
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- Body
- Family
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Last verified 12 October 2026 · Listing updated 12 October 2026
International Academy of Family Lawyers at a glance
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Quick reference · Body
- Type of body
- Specialist association
- Runs CPD
- Yes
Who it's for
Practitioners handling cross-border or international family law matters use the IAFL's Find a Lawyer directory to identify vetted specialist Fellows in other jurisdictions.
Membership
- Membership open to
- Individuals
- Student membership
- No
What they run
- Meets in person
- Yes
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