2012 Summer Programs in Washington, D.C.
Gain a competitive edge this summer at American University Washington College of Law. Each year our summer law programs in D.C. provide students and practitioners with expert instruction, intensive training, and networking opportunities with some of the most influential people in their respective fields of law. Programs qualify for academic or for Continuing Legal Education credit. Choose courses in one or several of our diverse subject areas.
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 28
Taught by leading health lawyers, the Institute provides intensive training for law students and attorneys interested in health law. Participants can choose from a broad selection of courses on health reform, health care law, bioethics, and global health law. Lunchtime events foster networking and help participants understand the latest trends and developments in health law.
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 (Washington, D.C.); June 19 - July 6 (Geneva, Switzerland)
A concentrated program of courses designed for law students, practitioners, government officials, and scholars interested in the advanced study of international intellectual property law. Courses take place in D.C. and in Geneva, Switzerland, offering participants the chance to learn from experts in the field at two global centers for international intellectual property policy making.
International Arbitration May 29 - June 15
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.
Judicial Reform in Latin America and the United States - July 8 - July 21
Practitioners, government officials, and other legal professionals gain an overview of the reform processes of judicial systems taking place in Latin American countries, with a special emphasis on criminal justice. At the same time, participants will be exposed to the challenges and skills needed for professional practice in new judicial systems. Participants will also gain an understanding of select U.S. judicial system reforms which they may apply to their own work in Latin American systems.
Law and Government June 18 - June 29
Experienced practitioners and serious law students network with and learn from nationally recognized lawyers, academics, and government officials analyzing the most pressing legal issues of the day. The Institute addresses complex challenges in practicing law in Washington, D.C. and covers topics ranging from campaign finance law to national security law.
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.
