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In Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville noted that there is "hardly a political question in the United States which does not turn sooner or later turn into a judicial one." De Tocqueville's insight sparkles today as much as it did two centuries ago. The LL.M. Program on Law and Government at American University Washington College of Law focuses on cases, decisions, and debates at the intersection of law, politics, and government.
The WCL faculty -- nationally recognized for its teaching and scholarship -- is deeply involved in discourse about governmental policymaking, social change, and rights in the polity. Moreover, the school has attracted outstanding adjunct faculty members who play critical roles in public and private sector organizations. Our location in the nation's capital offers unparalleled externship opportunities with federal and local agencies, courts, and public interest organizations. The law school's diverse curriculum offers students a myriad of opportunities to pursue their own professional and academic goals. While assisting students in gaining cutting-edge legal knowledge and skills, the LL.M. Program encourages them to investigate the relevant history, political theory, and ethical questions relevant to their interests. We hope that you will consider joining us in this exciting professional and intellectual adventure.
Sincerely,
Claudio Grossman
Dean and Professor of Law
Jamin B. Raskin
Director, LL.M. Program on Law & Government & Professor of Law
