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WCL Events

1. TONIGHT: GENDER AND THE LAW RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 27, 5-6pm, 6th Floor International Student Lounge
The Women and the Law Program invites you to our annual Gender and the Law reception. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the many gender-related courses offered next term and meet the faculty that teach them. It is also a chance to mingle with other students who are interested in women's and LGBT legal studies. Come hear from student groups who focus on gender issues and learn about upcoming gender related events at WCL. All students, international visitors, faculty and staff are welcome! Hors d'oeurves will be served. RSVP to wilp@wcl.american.edu.

2. WHAT IS THE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW AT WCL?                                   
Wednesday, September 3, 12-1:20pm, Rm. TBD                                                                                                                                 
 Come learn about the variety of Center projects, student initiatives and opportunities for involvement that the Center provides. Represented projects will include the Human Rights Brief, the Human Rights Film Series, Election Protection 2008, Student Activists for KatrinaRita Survivors, the Center Student Advisory Board, Experiential Learning Projects and more.  Lunch will be served. For more information, contact humlaw@wcl.american.edu.

3. MUNCHING ON HUMAN RIGHTS LECTURE SERIES KICKOFF (“AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND THE TREATY REPORTING PROCESS”)
Thursday, September 11, 12-1:20pm, Rm. TBD
The popular Munching on Human Rights lecture series kicks off with a lecture by the Center’s Executive Director, Hadar Harris, who will provide an “An Introduction to Human Rights Law and the Treaty Reporting Process.”  This series is an introductory program designed particularly for 1Ls who are looking to get a “taste” of international human rights and humanitarian law during their first year of study.  Lectures will be held once a month and pizza will be served so bring your questions and your appetite!  All students are welcome.  Visit http://www.WCLCenterforHR.org for more information and future discussion topics.     

4. SAVE THE DATE: WCL INTERNATIONAL WEEK
September 15-19
Faculty, students, staff, and other members of the WCL community are invited to partake in its series of weeklong events. The goal is to promote awareness of international law in an attempt to better understand what it means to live in an international community. International Week highlights all of WCL's international programs, promotes awareness of international law and celebrates the school's cultural diversity. Events include the Annual Embassy Reception, Conference on International Law, Soccer Competition, as well as lectures, panels, luncheons and socials - all hosted by various offices within WCL. The entire WCL community is invited to attend the events. For more info please visit our website at http://www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/llm_international_wk.cfm. 

5. BOUMEDIENE V. BUSH AND THE FUTURE OF US DETENTION POLICY
DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1:20pm, Rm. TBD
On June 12, 2008, the US Supreme Court ruled that Lakhdar Boumediene, a Guantanamo Bay detainee, has a right to habeas corpus under the US Constitution. What does this decision mean for other detainees at Guantanamo petitioning for a writ of habeas corpus? How will this affect US detention policy? Join the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and the National Institute of Military Justice for an analysis of the Court's decision with noted experts in the field. Lunch will be served.  For more information, contact humlaw@wcl.american.edu.

Community Events

1. TABLE TALK LUNCH SERIES (“AFGHANISTAN:  MILITARY AND POLITICAL LIMITS”)
Wednesday, September 3, 12pm lunch / 12:20 pm discussion, Rm. Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge, American University
This lunchtime discussion is a first in a series of events held throughout the year.  Speakers for each event will be announced.  Buffet lunch is provided free to students.  A donation of $5 each is requested from faculty and staff to help offset the cost of the program.  Reservations required.  Please RSVP 24 hours before the scheduled event at 202-885-3321 or at kslc@american.edu.  Sponsored by the Office of the University Chaplain, Kay Spiritual Life Center, American University.

2.  BEYOND APEX:  WELCOME TO LGBT DC MIXER AND INFO FAIR
Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:00-8:00pm, The Equality Forum at the HRC Foundation Building,
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20036
This mixer and info fair event will bring together LGBT students from DC-area colleges and universities with local LGBT and ally social, political, athletic and religious organizations. Students will have a chance to meet new and old friends and learn about the numerous LGBT organizations in DC. In years past, organizations such as the
Whitman-Walker Clinic, PFLAG DC, NGLTF, Out for Work, Nice Jewish Boys/Girls DC, and the DC Front Runners have attended. Free appetizers and drinks will be provided!  Contact aaron.teskey@hrc.org for more information. 

3.  NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE ON CIVIL REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
Thursday-Friday, October 2-3, 8:00am-4:30pm/8:00am-5:00pm, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20004
This Institute will provide civil attorneys with the information and resources they need to represent adult and child victims of human trafficking in civil matters.  Day One of the Institute provides an overview of the crime of human trafficking and its impact on victims.  Day Two of the Institute focuses on the development of litigation skills and strategies.  Pro Bono attorneys are encouraged to attend.  General registration fee:  $175.  Non-profit Staff Attorney Registration Fee:  $75.  Limited stipends for partial reimbursements are available courtesy of LexisNexis. If you would like to apply for a stipend, please contact Amanda Kloer at kloera@staff.abanet.org with a brief statement of need and proof of tax exempt status. Limit one applicant per organization. Deadline for stipend applications 8/29/08.  For more information, please contact Amanda Kloer, Project Coordinator at kloera@staff.abanet.org or call (202) 662-1697.

Announcements & Professional Development Opportunities

1. THE SPRING/SUMMER 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS BRIEF SPECIAL ISSUE ON WAR CRIMES IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Pick up a free copy today from the shelves outside room 630! (Student publications were also formerly located on the shelves outside the library by the elevators on the first floor, but WCL has not yet announced where the publications have been moved to.) The Human Rights Brief, a student-run publication of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, reports on developments in international human rights and humanitarian law and provides concise legal analysis of cutting edge human rights issues. Established in 1994, the Brief maintains a strong commitment to supporting human rights practitioners and strengthening the community of human rights advocates around the world. Currently, the Brief reaches over 6,000 subscribers in more than 90 countries. It is published three times a year and welcomes submissions from practitioners, students, and academics. If you would like to subscribe to the Human Rights Brief, please send your request, mailing address, and a check or money order of $30.00 made payable to the Human Rights Brief to the following address:
Human Rights Brief
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Room 630
Washington, DC 20016-8181
If a nonprofit organization or individual is unable to meet the subscription price, the publication is available at no cost upon request. For additional information contact the Human Rights Brief at chief_hrb@wcl.american.edu or visit www.wcl.american.edu/hrbrief/.

2. JOIN THE JUNIOR STAFF OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS BRIEF OR SUBMIT AN ARTICLE
The Human Rights Brief, a student-run publication of the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, reports on cutting-edge developments in international human rights and humanitarian law and provides concise legal analyses of current human rights issues. The Brief publishes short articles (3,000 words, with few or no footnotes) written by students, academics and leading human rights practitioners from around the world. The Brief is highly regarded internationally and reaches over 6,000 subscribers in more than 90 countries. It is published three times a year and provides an excellent opportunity for students to publish their work. The Brief will be accepting applications for Staff Writers and Articles Editors in the beginning of September. Importantly, and unlike many other publications, the Human Rights Brief welcomes applications from 1Ls. This is an excellent opportunity for student authors to have their work published and widely read. To consult the submission guidelines, please go to: http://www.wcl.american.edu/hrbrief/. Applications will be out at the September 3 Center event, “What is the Center for Human Rights at WCL?” Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the application process.

3. THE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD DEAN'S FELLOWS
This is a great time to get involved with the Center for Human Rights. This fall, we are looking for several Dean's fellows to assist in the Center's exciting new initiatives. Attention to detail, organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, and proven interest in human rights issues are essential. Experience/skills in brochure/flyer design are a plus.

Center for Human Rights 20 Hour/Week Dean's Fellow: Work alongside Center staff to provide support for many of our exciting new programs such as the Human Rights Treaty Video Project, the Pakistan Initiative on Human Rights and Gender, and other Center-sponsored projects and events.  To apply: send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (max. 5 pages), to Amelia Parker at aparker@wcl.american.edu by Friday, August 29. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

Project on International Humanitarian Law Dean's Fellow (in conjunction with the ICRC): Support the work of the Center and the ICRC in expanding and improving the teaching of International Humanitarian Law at law schools both here in the United States and abroad.  To apply: send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (max. 5 pages), to Hadar Harris at hharris@wcl.american.edu by Tuesday, September 9. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center IHL Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

4.CENTER'S NEW HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND FORCED LABOR PROJECT SEEKS A DEAN'S FELLOW: We are seeking a 2L, 3L or graduate student with a background in human, labor, women and/or migrant's rights and who is an enthusiastic self- starter, has excellent research and writing skills and is able to multitask.  The Fellow will work closely with the Director but will have responsibilities for discrete projects as well as support the Director.  The Program will focus on the U.S., Mexico and Central America so fluent Spanish is preferred.  To apply: send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (max. 5 pages), to Hadar Harris at hharris@wcl.american.edu by Tuesday, September 9. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center Human Trafficking Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

5. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW CLINIC SEEKS ONE TO TWO DEAN'S FELLOWS FOR FALL 2008 AND SPRING 2009 SEMESTERS
Dean's Fellows work under the supervision of the Clinic faculty and are responsible for maintaining a portion of the Clinic's case load, comprised of asylum, international human rights, and immigrant worker rights cases. In addition, the Dean's Fellows will be expected to assist in clinic simulations, clinic-related legal research, collecting seminar materials, and general case management. These positions are paid through tuition remission, and usually consist of a 14-week commitment per semester, of 10-20 hours of work per week. Work may be for one or both semesters though working both semesters is preferred. Because of the work required, immigration law and/or international human rights practice experience is preferred, as is foreign-language fluency (especially Spanish and French). Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to Will Gignilliat at williamg@wcl.american.edu by Friday, August 29, 2008. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

6. DEAN'S FELLOW OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WAR CRIMES RESEARCH OFFICE
The War Crimes Research Office (WCRO) is seeking Dean's Fellows for Fall 2008. JDs (2L and 3L) and LL.M students are eligible to work on major legal research projects prepared exclusively for international criminal courts and tribunals on issues of critical importance to these institutions. Interested students with a background in public international law, particularly international criminal / humanitarian / human rights law, are especially encouraged to apply, as are those with prior volunteer experience at the WCRO. The time commitment will be 20 hours per week. Please submit a resume and a cover letter, along with a short writing sample and a transcript (unofficial is fine) to Susana SaCouto, Director, War Crimes Research Office, by email at warcrimes@wcl.american.edu. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 29th at NOON.

7. PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO THE SUMMER LAW PROGRAM IN THE HAGUE
The WCRO also seeks a Dean's Fellow to provide administrative assistance to its Summer Law Program in The Hague. We are looking for students to assist in developing course materials, marketing the program and undertaking administrative tasks. We value attention to detail, strong organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Experience or interest in international law, program management and study abroad are all great assets. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Susana SaCouto, Director, War Crimes Research Office, by email at warcrimes@wcl.american.edu. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 29th at NOON. If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by our office at 4301 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 102, call us at 202-274-4067 or e-mail us at warcrimes@wcl.american.edu.

8. THE ACADEMY'S HUMAN RIGHTS LEGAL EDUCATION PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR ONE PART-TIME ASSISTANT FOR FALL 2008
The Academy's Human Rights Legal Education Project is looking for one part-time assistant for the Fall 2008 semester, with the potential to continue in the Spring semester. The assistant will be required to work 15-20 hrs/week to provide support in the implementation of research and educational projects in the US and Latin America (especially Venezuela, Nicaragua and Bolivia) and conduct research in international human rights law as needed. Excellent writing skills in English and fluency in Spanish are essential. Part-time 1Ls are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $12/hour. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and short (10 pg. max) writing sample to Matias Hernandez, matias@wcl.american.edu indicating "Part-Time Assistant Fall 2008" in the subject line before September 2nd.

9. CALL FOR DEAN'S FELLOW TO HELP COORDINATE THE 14TH INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION
The Competition is looking for a highly-motivated Dean's Fellow for the Fall 2008 semester to help organize the 14th Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Join us as we recruit students, faculty and attorneys from around the world. Tasks will include implementing various marketing strategies, researching the Bench Memorandum, helping with fundraising efforts, designing the website, planning fun events, and much more. We are looking for a native (or extremely fluent) Spanish speaker for 10-20 hrs/week (students will be compensated at $12/hour). Please send a cover letter and resume to the Competition at iamoot@wcl.american.edu as soon as possible. Please highlight any translation experience you may have in your cover letter. All students, particularly LLM students & former Competition participants, are encouraged to apply!

10. CLINICAL PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, CASE INVESTIGATION AND SIMULATIONS
The International Human Rights Law Clinic and other clinics in the Clinical Program seek student volunteers who are fluent (nearly bilingual, not just "conversational") in another language for interpretation and translation work on clinic cases. There are also volunteer opportunities clinic-wide to work as simulation volunteers (play the role of "clients" or "witnesses" in simulations) or case investigators (examples of case investigation tasks may include gathering documents, attending witness interviews, and visiting places and institutions relevant to the issues in a particular case). Please see Maribel Yamat in the Clinic in Room 417 or email her at myamat@wcl.american.edu to complete the volunteer forms. Maribel or the student attorneys in the clinic will contact you after you submit your volunteer form as needed. Pro bono pledge credit is available for each type of volunteer activity.

11. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP ORGANIZE THE 14TH INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION
As one of the only trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) moot court competitions in the world, WCL's Competition brings together nearly 200 students from all over the world for a week of tough competition (and great fun) at WCL in late May. T he Competition is dedicated to the advancement of the Inter-American human rights legal system and involves a large number of prominent attorneys and volunteer judges, experts from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and more. During the week, participants attend receptions and events, participate in training opportunities, and visit international organizations such as the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. We also throw an awesome Salsa-dancing party!!!! Volunteers are needed to communicate with participants, recruit judges, research the Bench Memorandum and plan the various events of the Competition. The Competition particularly seeks Spanish and Portuguese speaking volunteers (but not exclusively!). If you are interested, please email the Competition at iamoot@wcl.american.edu or call 202-274-4215. For more information, visit our website at wcl.american.edu/humright/mcourt.

12. THE ACADEMY OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Help Create a Database on the Applications of International Law in Domestic Court Decisions. Prof. Claudia Martin, Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, seeks students to serve as Assistant to the Editorial Board for the project Oxford Reports on International Law in Domestic Law. The project is sponsored by Oxford University Press and the Amsterdam Center for International Law at the University of Amsterdam and entails the creation of a database on international law in domestic court decisions representing countries from all over the world. The students will review a selection of cases submitted by reporters based in different countries, compare them to applicable guidelines, make comments and suggestions as to the final selection, communicate with reporters and guide them on how to write a report and commentary on the selected cases, review the report and commentary and make suggestions to the members of the Editorial Board. Since the cases come primarily from Latin America, knowledge of Spanish is essential. The reports will be produced in English, but the student will be required to consult the full text of the original decision as part of the review process. The final version of the report will be posted in the Oxford University Press database. These volunteer positions require 10 hours per week. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to cmartin@wcl.american.edu indicating "ILDC Volunteer Fall 2008" in the subject line.

13. TRANSLATE AND SUMMARIZE INTER-AMERICAN COURT AND INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DECISIONS FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS PROJECT
The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and the American University International Law Review are looking for self-motivated WCL students interested in joining them in an exciting project with Oxford University Press. The project entails drafting summaries in English of the Inter-American Court and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights decisions from their Spanish or English original versions. This is a great opportunity for students with excellent writing skills to contribute to wider international recognition of the Inter-American Human Rights System. This project is eligible to fulfill your Pro Bono Honors Pledge. If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to Raquel Salinas at salinas@wcl.american.edu, indicating "Inter-American Volunteer Fall 2008" in the subject line.

14.  OXFORD LAW ONLINE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEER STUDENTS TO WRITE AND EDIT THE INITIAL CASE BRIEF OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT
Oxford Law Online is working with the International Law Review and the Human Rights Academy to publish the Inter-American Court’s decisions online and create a searchable database.  ILR is responsible for using a set template to create case briefs of the Court's decisions and is seeking volunteer students to write and edit the initial case briefs. Volunteers will receive training on how to interpret Inter-American Court decisions and have the opportunity to have their names included in the final published opinion. For additional information, please contact jeannec81@gmail.com.

15. PROFESSOR DIANE ORENTLICHER IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME (20 HOURS/WEEK) DEAN'S FELLOW FOR AY 2009-2009
Professor Diane Orentlicher is seeking a full-time (20 hours/week) Dean's Fellow for AY 2008-09 to assist her in updating materials for her Spring 2009 international law classes and to help her research a study of the impact of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. Applicants should submit a short cover letter, resume, two references, and a brief writing sample to Prof. Orentlicher's assistant, Rosalena Thompson, in Room 475. Email submissions may be submitted to rthompson@wcl.american.edu.

16. JENNIFER DE LAURENTIIS, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN, IS SEEKING A DEAN'S FELLOW FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
Jennifer De Laurentiis, special assistant to the Dean, is seeking a Dean's Fellow for the fall semester. The position involves 10-20 hours per week of legal research and writing (topics include the prohibition of torture) as well as administrative tasks. Knowledge or better of Spanish is helpful, but is not required. Interested second or third year law students should promptly submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to jdelaurentiis@wcl.american.edu and reference "Dean's Fellow" in the subject line.

17. WOMEN AND LAW PROGRAM SEEKS A DEAN'S FELLOW
Are you interested in working on women's rights issues? Do you want to gain experience such as event planning, website and database management and marketing that will help you after you graduate? The Women and the Law Program is looking for a Dean's Fellow for the Fall 2008 semester to assist with our many upcoming events and conferences as well as communicating with students from around the world regarding the opportunities to study gender and the law at WCL. Responsibilities will include: managing the list serve, website, and database we use to communicate with the campus community, potential students, and women's rights groups around the globe; preparing outreach and promotional mailings to potential Gender and the Law LLM Specialization students around the world; and helping organize our Fall conference on Prosecuting Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes before International/ized Criminal Courts. Organizational and writing skills are important, and interest in gender issues and/or women's rights is preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and a short writing sample to Angie McCarthy at angiem@wcl.american.edu, with "Fall Dean's Fellow" in the subject line. A minimum commitment of 10hrs/week is required.

18. ACADEMY ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW SEEKS DEAN'S FELLOWS AND ASSISTANTS
Project Assistant: The Academy is looking for a Program Assistant to provide critical administrative support in the coordination of the 2009 Specialized Human Rights Program and Human Rights Month. This position will work closely with the Program Coordinator in all the aspects related to the Program. This is a unique opportunity to interact with the faculty that will teach our courses as well as with the participants that come from around the world. Experience with event planning is a plus since during Human Rights Month the Academy hosts over 15 events that include panels, a film festival, and social activities. This position requires excellent organization skills, flexibility, capacity to multi-task, close attention to detail, ability to work as a team, good customer service. The salary for this position is $14 dollars an hour for 27 hours each week. Please send your cover letter, resume and short writing sample (10 pages max.) to hracademy@wcl.american.edu indicating "Program Assistant Fall 2008" in the subject line.

Part-Time Assistant Position Available with the Academy: The Academy is looking for one part-time assistant for the Fall 2008 semester, with potential to continue in the Spring Semester.  The assistant will be required to work 27 hours per week to provide support in the implementation of research and educational projects in the US and Latin America and conduct legal research in international human rights law as needed. The position will include supervising volunteers. Excellent writing skills in English and knowledge of Spanish are essential. Part-time 1Ls are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $12/hour. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and short (10 pg. max) writing sample to hracademy@wcl.american.edu indicating "Part-Time Assistant Fall 2008" in the subject line.

19. ACADEMY CO-DIRECTOR AND PROFESSOR CLAUDIA MARTIN SEEKS A DEAN'S FELLOW FOR THE FALL 2008 SEMESTER
Academy Co-Director and Professor Claudia Martin seeks a Dean's Fellow for the Fall 2008 semester, who will be required to work 20 hrs/week doing legal research in international human rights law. Legal research experience in human rights and international law, as well as working knowledge of Spanish, though not required, is a plus. If you are interested in applying for this position, you should send your cover letter and resume to hracademy@wcl.american.edu. Please indicate "Prof. Martin Research Assistant Dean's Fellow Fall 2008" in the subject line.

20. ACADEMY CO-DIRECTOR AND PROFESSOR DIEGO RODRIGUEZ-PINZON SEEKS A DEAN'S FELLOW FOR THE FALL 2008 SEMESTER
Academy Co-Director and Professor Diego Rodriguez-Pinzon seeks a Dean's Fellow for the Fall 2008 semester, who will be required to work 20 hours per week doing legal research in international human rights law. Legal research experience in human rights and international law, as well as working knowledge of Spanish, though not required, is a plus. If you are interested in applying for this position, you should send your cover letter and resume to hracademy@wcl.american.edu. Please indicate "Prof. Rodriguez-Pinzon Research Assistant Dean's Fellow Fall 2008" in the subject line.

21. DEAN'S FELLOW NEEDED TO HELP COORDINATE THE SPECIALIZED HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM
Dean's Fellow Needed to Help Coordinate the Specialized Human Rights Program: The Academy seeks a Dean Fellow to work 20 hrs/week primarily in the coordination of the 2009 Specialized Human Rights Program as well as other special projects which can include legal research. This position will work closely with the Program Coordinator and the Program Assistant. Knowledge of Spanish and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is highly desirable. Please send your cover letter and resume to hracademy@wcl.american.edu indicating "Dean's Fellow - SP Fall 2008" in the subject line.

22. THE IMPACT LITIGATION PROJECT SEEKS DEAN'S FELLOWS AND VOLUNTEERS
The Impact Litigation Project is looking for two Dean's Fellows for the fall with the potential to continue through the Spring semester to work on freedom of expression cases. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Spanish, have excellent writing skills in both languages and have a proven interest in human rights issues. This is an excellent opportunity for 2Ls, 3Ls and LL.M.s to work with Dean Grossman and the lawyers at the Impact Litigation Project; work with Chilean, Argentinean and Guatemalan students and attorneys and gain experience in human rights international litigation. Dean's Fellows will be required to work at least 20 hours per week providing administrative support as well as researching and drafting legal memoranda. If you are interested in applying to this position please send an email with a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (10 pages max.) to Agustina Del Campo at delcampo@wcl.american.edu indicating "Dean's Fellow Fall 2008" in the subject line.

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