The Stanford Journal of International Law is composed entirely of Stanford Law School students who are committed to the Journal's mission. Stanford Law students who share an interest in the Journal's work are strongly encouraged to participate in new member training workshops, which take place in the fall and spring of each year. To join the Journal or learn more about becoming a member, please contact the Journal Development Editor.

General members are crucial to Journal's existence and continued success. General members are first called upon to read and analyze the article or note to which they are assigned during the "analytical edit" stage of the editing process. Thereafter, general members are asked to focus on particular portions of their article, performing structural improvements, general editing, cite-checking, and other tasks during the "substantive" and "copydress" stages of the editing process. By engaging in this process, general members play a critical role in the crafting and perfecting of each issue of the Journal.

Members in their first and second semesters are also provided with the opportunity to write book notes (short book reviews) for publication in the Journal.

After satisfactory completion of a training workshop and one semester of work with the Journal, general members may obtain midlevel staff positions. These positions are appointed for a term of one semester, based on expressed interest, merit, and experience. Serving on the midlevel staff is a great way for members to increase their involvement in the Journal; it is also superb (and in some cases required) preparation for a senior staff position.

An important component of the Journal's mission is providing fellowship and building camaraderie among Stanford Law students interested in the study or development of international law. To that end, the Journal works to provide multiple and varied opportunities for staff and members to interact with one another, both in professional and social settings. The Journal prides itself on its reputation for cordiality and fraternity among all members.