2008 Summer Session: Admission & Application
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Practitioners and WCL Students:Applications will be accepted until May 28, 2008 subject to space availability.Visting Students applying for Academic Credit:We recommend that visting students aplying for academic credit apply at least a week before the courses start. |
Academic Credit Application | Certificate of Attendance/CLE Credit Application
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
Practitioners must hold a law degree either from a U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association or from a foreign law school with equivalent standards;
JD and LLM students must be enrolled in a law degree program at a U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association or at a foreign law school with equivalent standards and have completed the first year of study.
Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide us with a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (237 computer based), Michigan test score of 74, or a written certificate of proficiency from an accredited language institute. This requirement is waived for applicants who hold a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
Right to Revise
The statements and provisions contained herein are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between an applicant for admission to the law school or a law student at American University. The Washington College of Law reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses as necessary.
Certificate/CLE Application
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Practitioners: Application for Certificate of Attendance/CLE Credit
All courses can be taken for professional development. Upon completion of the program, a Certificate of Attendance will be presented to the participants.
NOTE: WCL is an accredited provider for Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York and will seek accreditation for all other states as requested.
JD, LLM, Visiting Students, & and Practitioners Applying for Academic Credit
Academic Credit Application
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Applications must be submitted to the Registrar’s office. Students who wish to accelerate graduation by enrolling for summer courses must consult and have permission from their home institutions. A letter of good standing and permis sion to enroll at the Washington College of Law must accompany your application. Please use the appropriate application to receive academic credit. Registration deadline: May 12, 2008.
Visiting students can apply to use these credits toward an LLM degree from the Washington College of Law.
Completed applications and a $65 non-refundable application fee should be mailed directly to the Registrar's Office at:
Office of the Registrar
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 304
Washington, DC 20016-8125
WCL JD & LLM Students
No special application is required. Register as you would for any other classes at WCL.
Program Changes & Withdrawals
Applicants who have registered or paid a deposit will be informed promptly of any changes in the Summer Session's course offerings and, in the unlikely event of a course cancellation, will receive a full refund for the course (excluding the application fee of $65, which is non-refundable).
Requests for refunds should be directed to the American University Office of Student Accounts. The address is as follows:
Student Accounts
American University
Asbury Building, 3rd Floor
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8073
Tel: 202-885-3541
For Academic Credit:
Applicants who have registered or paid a deposit should notify us immediately in case of withdrawal. Students who have registered to receive academic credit must also contact the Office of the Registrar for information about withdrawal forms and deadlines. You can contact the Office of the Registrar at:
Office of the Registrar
Washington College of Law
American University
4801 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 304
Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-274-4080
Fax: 202-274-4085
For Certificate of Attendance:
Refund is only available if you withdraw before the start of classes. Cacellations after that time will not be refunded, however, seminar materials will be sent and access to podcast will be provided. Substitutions will be considered. Requests for refunds should be directed to the International Arbitration Program. The address is as follows:
International Arbitration Program
Washington College of Law
American University
4801 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 304
Washington, DC 20016-8181
Tel: 202-274-4321
Fax: 202-274-4226
arbitration@wcl.american.edu
