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1. TODAY - WHAT IS THE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW AT WCL?
Wednesday, September 3, 12-1:20, 6th Floor Student Lounges.
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.

2. 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. \

3. INTERNATIONAL WEEK OPENING CEREMONY,
Thursday, September 11, 7-9pm, 6th floor lounges,
Come take part in the Opening Ceremony of WCL’s International Week, with events held the following week. Thursday’s Opening Ceremony includes a potluck dinner and the Photo Competition Award Ceremony.

4. INTERNATIONAL WEEK SOCCER COMPETITION
Saturday, September 13, 12-5pm, Massachusetts Avenue Fields
The ILSP is hosting its first WCL Soccer Competition during the 2nd Annual International Week and is need of some referees. The event is Saturday, September 13th. The tournament will follow the FIFA cup tournament style, so anyone with knowledge of the rules of soccer would be helpful. This is a great way to meet students, faculty, and staff. If interested, please contact: Alanna Wong: awong@wcl.american.edu by September 5th. If interested in playing on a team, sign ups will begin on September 2nd. For more information about the games: www.wcl.american.edu/ilsp/WCL_soccer.cfm

5. SAVE THE DATE: 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” Featuring Roy Gutman and Pam Constable
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 include Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Roy Gutman of the McClatchy News Service, and Pam Constable, Deputy Foreign Editor of The Washington Post. 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. HEALTH CARE REFORM IN CHINA: AN OFF-THE-RECORD BROWN BAG PROGRAM
Wednesday, September 3, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Health Law Section in Co-Sponsorship with the International Law Section and the Health Law Project at the American University Washington College of Law. This is a unique opportunity to hear about the health care system in China with an historical overview, including the past and present aspects of the country's health care system, as well as future planning. Such topics as the current cost of hospital care and the new rural cooperative medical system will be discussed, among other topics. Speakers include Corrine Parver, Practitioner-in-Residence and Executive Director, Health Law Project; LL.M. Program on Law and Government, WCL (Moderator); Yan Zhou, Associate Professor, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, People's Republic of China; and QuJun Li, Juris Doctor Candidate, WCL (Interpreter).
D.C. Bar Conference Center
1250 H Street NW, B-1 Level (Metro Center)
Washington DC 20005
202-626-3463
Register online at www.dcbar.org⁄for_lawyers⁄events⁄index.cfm  

3. FRANKLIN SHELTER AND THE FIGHT AGAINST HOMELESSNESS Monday, September 8th, 2008, 6:45 - 8:45pm, 1112 16th Street, NW, suite 600 Hosted by SALSA, IPS' Social Action & Leadership School for Activists and Empower DCAfter New Orleans, Washington, DC is among the highest rates of homelessness of any city in the nation. Regardless the DC city government is trying to close Franklin Shelter, by October 1st, at the beginning of hypothermia season. Last year 28 homeless people died of hypothermia or conditions related to exposure. While there is some organizing and opposing this anti-people measure, the outcry is not enough. Join SALSA for a panel discussion to explore why our area has one of the highest rates of homelessness, why people are homeless, and what you can do to support the Franklin Shelter and be involved in ending homelessness in our region. Panelists include Brian Anders, Empower DC; MaryAnn Luby, Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless; Marco Murillo, So Others Might Eat (SOME); Nancy Lewis, co-founder of Charlie's Place; and Jesse Smith, former Franklin Shelter Resident and homeless advocate.This forum is free and open to the public but a $5.00 suggested donation would be appreciated to go to the efforts around keeping Franklin Shelter open.Because space in limited pleasepre-register online here: http://www.hotsalsa.org/index.php?cid=1000979 or call 202-234-9382.

4. 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.

5. DC ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION MEETING September 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Goodwin Proctor Building, 901 New York Ave NW. The next meeting of the DC Access to Justice Commission will be on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Goodwin Procter.  The firm is located at 901 New York Ave. NW. Please proceed to the 9th floor and you will be directed from there.

6. 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. HURRICANE GUSTAV VOLUNTEER HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORS NEEDED IN TENNESSEE: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville LOUISIANA: Alexandria, Shreveport, ALABAMA: Orange Beach TEXAS: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin GEORGIA: Atlanta ARKANSAS: Fort Chaffee MISSISSIPPI: Jackson.
We need volunteers to identify human rights violations via information gathering, interviewing, and monitoring basic human rights and freedoms in the context of Internal Displacement as it relates to the evacuation of the Gulf Coast in regards to Hurricane Gustav. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A HUMAN RIGHTS MONITOR PLEASE CALL 404 588 9761 OR EMAIL jwilliams@ushrnetwork.org. You will be required to participate in one of our Human Rights Monitors Training Calls on Tuesday September 2nd at 4:00pm EST, Tuesday September 2nd at 8:00pm EST, Wednesday September 3rd at 10:00am EST, or Thursday September 4th at 1:00pm EST. The access number for those calls is 1.800.704.9804. While initial trainings will be held in English, we are in need of volunteers that speak the languages of the gulf coast- particularly Spanish, French and Vietnamese. For training in these languages, please contact 404 588 9761.

2. 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 Fellowship: 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, September 12. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

Center's Project on International Humanitarian Law 10 Hour/Week Dean's Fellowship (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 Friday, September 12. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center IHL Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

Center’s New Human Trafficking and Forced Labor Project 20 Hour/Week Dean’s Fellowship: 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 Friday, September 12. Please indicate that you are applying for a Center Human Trafficking Dean's Fellow position in the subject line.

3. THE HUMAN RIGHTS BRIEF IS CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2008-2009 JUNIOR STAFF!The following are vacant positions: Junior Articles Editors:The HRB accepts approximately ten Articles Editors each academic year. Articles Editors assist Senior Articles Editors throughout the editing process. Specifically, they are responsible for Bluebooking, fact-checking, cite checking, and completion of final edits for the articles. Article Editors edit between two and four articles per issue, and have the opportunity to submit articles for publication.Junior Staff Writer: The HRB hires between twelve and fifteen Staff Writers each academic year. The Staff Writers are responsible for authoring columns published in each issues (e.g., United Nations, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Inter-American System, European System, International Courts, Legislative Update, NGO Update, Center Update, Alumni Profile, and Book Reviews). Staff Writers choose the topics they will write on for their particular column or develop topics assigned by the Senior Staff, depending on staff needs.Eligibility All 1L, 2L, 3L, and 4L J.D. students may apply for junior staff positions, including those who have never served on the HRB. L.L.M. students who will attend WCL for the entire 2008-2009 academic year are also eligible to serve as junior staff members.  Application Requirements The application will consist of a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and editing exercise.  Applicants need not have any prior experience working on a publication or work in the human rights field.  Applications will be available on September 3, 2008.  Please direct all questions to Adrián Alvarez & Kay Marshall, Co-Editors-in-Chief, 2008-2009, chief_hrb@wcl.american.edu. 

4. THE 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/.

5. 2008 EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS CONFERENCE & CAREER FAIR!!The 2008 EJW Career Fair will be held on October 10th & 11th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.  Student registration is now open.  Please go to the EJW website, www.equaljusticeworks.org to register. 

6. ATTENTION 3L’S! POSTGRADUATE PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP DEADLINES APPROACHING! Interested in pursuing a postgraduate public interest fellowship opportunity?  Visit www.pslawnet.org for a comprehensive listing of fellowship opportunities and deadlines.  Some big deadlines are just around the corner:Equal Justice Works: September 16th, application and information available at www.equajusticeworks.org. Skadden: October 6th, application and information available at www.skadden.com. If you are in the process of completing a fellowship application, please contact Heather Fine, Public Interest Specialist, at hfine@wcl.american.edu or 202-274-4090 to schedule an appointment to review your application materials and/or discuss questions.  The Office of Career & Professional Development will hold two Workshops for 3Ls to address the EJW and Skadden application writing process. You should only attend these Workshops if you are in the application writing phase or close to that phase. Alumni who have received EJW and Skadden fellowships will be available to answer questions and provide helpful hints on the application writing process. Equal Justice Works Fellowship Workshop: Wednesday, September 3, noon - 1:20 p.m. (Room 445) Skadden Fellowship Workshop: Wednesday, September 24, noon - 1:20 p.m. (Room 445) Please RSVP for these Workshops via CareerLink. Pizza will be served!

7. KOHN, KOHN & COLAPINTO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER CENTER, SEEKS FALL INTERNSThe law firm of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (in partnership with the National Whistleblower Center) is looking for one or two highly skilled 2L or 3L students for a 10-20 hour/week internship or externship. Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto is the nation's leading law firm for whistleblower protection. The firm stands up in court for those who speak out against unjust and illegal practices on the job. Externs will work one-on-one with an attorney, will receive substantial legal research and writing projects, and will otherwise perform the same type of work as an associate attorney. Likely projects will include work on litigation involving corporate fraud, Title VII discrimination, and government misconduct. Positions are available immediately. If you are interested, please send a resume, brief cover letter, and writing sample to Erik Snyder at es@kkc.com.

8. ILSP's FIRST ANNUAL PHOTO COMPETITION The ILSP is proud to host its first annual photo competition. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and everyone in the WCL community is invited to participate! Send in your photos from travel abroad, or any international experience you've had. We're collecting photos for our 2nd Annual International Week, and will display the winning photos throughout the law school. To participate: Send in photos of one of the following four categories: Faces of the World, Architecture, Nature, or Humor. Photos will be judged by a group of professional photographers. Prizes will be awarded to the winners during the International Week Potluck Dinner on September 11th. When submitting photos please note: where the photo was taken, how you are a member of the AU/WCL community (staff, faculty, student, etc.), and the category of the photo. Send in any photo submissions to awong@wcl.american.edu by 5pm on September 5, 2008. Photo submissions are limited to 4 per person (one per each category).

9. 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.

10. 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!

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. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FOSTER KIDS WITH EDUCATIONAL DISABILITIESThe Children’s Law Center is working with the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education to recruit and train “educational surrogate parents” for children in the child welfare system who are failing at school. After receiving training from the Children’s Law Center, the educational surrogate parent will be assigned to work with a specific child throughout the school year, meeting with that child’s teachers and attending school meetings on his or her behalf. The time commitment will be approximately 4 hours per month. Training is scheduled for late September. No previous experience is required. This volunteer opportunity may count toward pro bono hours, and will make a tremendous difference in the lives of D.C.’s most vulnerable children. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Tossell at 202-467-4900, ext. 570 or etossell@childrenslawcenter.org.

25. AYUDA SEEKS IMMIGRATION INTERNS Interns work on a variety of cases, including political asylum, naturalization, removal of conditions on residence, family petition, adjustment of status, VAWA self petitions, and NACARA. Interns during the academic school year are required to work 10-12 hours per week, Monday through Friday for the entire semester (approximately 10-12 weeks). All of Ayuda's internships are unpaid; therefore it is the responsibility of the student to secure funding and/or school stipends for themselves. Applicants should be bilingual--Spanish/English, however, French is helpful. Students of color and/or students with experience abroad are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send their application eric@ayuda.com

26. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MILITARY JUSTICE SEEKS DEAN’S FELLOWS The National Institute of Military Justice is seeking a 2L/3L/4L dean’s fellow to work 10-20 hours/week during the fall semester 2008. The Dean’s Fellow will work on editing and indexing National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) updates to publications to include the Guide to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Military Commission Instruction Sourcebook 3d and 4th. Experience with Microsoft Word and the Bluebook is desired. This position could lead to other military justice/NIMJ work. An interest in military justice and related issues is a plus. Publishing experience is helpful, but not required. To apply submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Jonathan Tracy, Assistant Director, National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) at jtracy@wcl.american.edu. Building 4301, 50th Street, Suite 102 - Phone: 202-895-4526.

27. INTERNSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (ASIL) SEEKS INTERNS
The American Society of International Law’s (ASIL) International Organizations Interest Group seeks two law student interns to serve as assistants for its newly launched Reports on International Organizations (RIO) project, based at the ASIL headquarters in Washington, DC. The RIO project will track and explore legal developments in international organizations which have traditionally been underreported, such as the African Union, the Commonwealth and the International Maritime Association. The interns will review, edit, cite check, and format reports on significant legal developments in international organizations. The reports are written by reporters at select International Organizations, and published on the Society’s website. See the RIO website for examples and more information: http://www.asil.org/rio/. The interns will work approximately 10 hours per week during the 2008-09 school year, with some variance in the schedule depending on the submission and publication schedule. Candidates must possess an interest in international law and foreign relations, excellent writing skills, and have a keen eye for detail. International law coursework and editing experience preferred. Knowledge of Blue Book citation format is essential. The American Society of International Law is located approximately four blocks from the Dupont Circle metro in an historic building on Embassy Row. While the internship is unpaid, the Society is a collegial and interesting place in which to work, and often holds events and receptions of interest to a student of international law. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to work with knowledgeable scholars in the field and gain familiarity with a wide array of international organizations and fields of international law. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, a resume, and a brief (no more than 3 page) unedited writing sample. Please send materials via email only to Professor Kristen Boon, Co-Chair, ASIL International Organizations Interest Group: boonkris@shu.edu. Deadline for applications is September 15, 2008.

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