Summer Programs

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Specialized Summer Programs in D.C.

• Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
• Environmental Law
• Health Law & Policy Institute
• International Arbitration
• International Intellectual Property
• International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy
• Summer Institute on Law & Government
• Summer Legal English Institute

Summer Law Programs Abroad

• Chile
• Europe (London, Paris, Brussels & Geneva)
• Geneva
• The Hague
• Israel
• Turkey

Summer Institute on Law & Government

Summer Courses

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Externships

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2012 Summer Programs in Washington, D.C.

Environmental Law May 29 - June 22

An intensive training opportunity designed for law students and practitioners. Seminars on domestic and international environmental law are taught by leading practitioners from business, government, and non-governmental organizations.

Health Law and Policy Institute June 18 - June 29

The Institue features a broad range of courses to provide students and professionals with intensive training in health land and policy. Course are taught by leading health lawyers as well as academic experts. Past courses have included: International Health & Human Rights, Genetics & the Law, Legal Issues in Health Care Fraud & Abuse, and Intellectual Property & Health Care.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law May 28 - June 15

Eighteen courses in English or Spanish taught by more than 30 visiting world-renowned scholars and practitioners. Concurrently, the Academy also hosts Human Rights Month, featuring special panel presentations, a film festival and sight visits to local NGOs. In addition, there are social opportunities for participants to network with the faculty and with each other.

Intellectual Property June 4 - June 16

Designed for U.S. and foreign students, practitioners, government officials, and scholars. Taught by leading professors in the field from AU, University of Ottawa, Vanderbilt University, and University of Ghent. Courses include Intellectual Property (IP) & Sustainable Development, IP & Trade, IP & Access to Medicines, and International Technology Licensing Agreements.

International Arbitration May 29 - June 14

Prepares the legal profession to meet the increasing demands for the resolution of disputes in international business and economic transactions. Focuses on theoretical and practical aspects, insights into the practice and the handling of arbitration cases, and networking with leading attorneys , including Dr. Horacio Grigera Naón, Director of the Center on International Commercial Arbitration.

International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy May 29-June 15 (DC); June 19-July 6 (Geneva)

The theory and practice of contemporary international organizations, law and diplomacy is taught through courses and experiential learning with experts on and officials from international organizations in Washington and Geneva. The program is open to law students, graduate students, and practitioners interested in international organization affairs.

Law and Government June 18 - June 29

A two-week program for both experienced practitioners and students who are serious about law and public service. The first week will focus on the unique nature of practicing law in Washington, D.C., and the second week will explore the way the financial crisis is reshaping the financial regulatory landscape.

Legal English June 25 - July 12

An introduction for foreign practitioners and incoming LL.M. students to legal English concepts, speaking, and writing. Through daily lectures, written assignments, in-class exercises, contract negotiations, and a mock arbitration exercise, students whose native language is not English practice a wide array of legal English skills. Small class size and student-teacher meetings ensure individual attention.