ILA Study Groups

Study groups consist of a small group of recognised experts and do not aim to produce a formal outcome for adoption by the ILA. The membership of a study group is usually limited to ten to twelve people selected by the Chair. The Study groups should provide opportunities for younger members to be involved in the work of the Association.

The normal length of mandate for a study group is three years and may be renewed.

Study groups provide a flexible and less formal form of cooperation within the ILA than the Committees. They are established to survey the suitability of topics for further study by a Committee, to allow quick responses to urgent questions, or to tackle issues that are less suitable for consideration by a Committee. 

A copy of the ILA Study Group Rules and Guidelines 2024 is available to download - Study Group Guidelines 2024