Skip to main content
American University Washington College of Law
  • Admissions & Financial Aid
  • News & Events
  • Career in Law
  • About the School
  • MyWCL
  • MyAU
  • Resources for
    • Students
    • Faculty & Staff
  • Give
  • Law With Impact
    • Initiatives & Programs
    • Pence Law Library
      • About the Library
      • Library Services
      • Search Tools
      • Research & Scholarship
      • Research Guides
      • AU Library
    • Law Wire
    • Impact Stories
    • Our History
      • Former Deans
      • Historical Collection
  • Academics
    • Academic Calendar
    • Academic Services
      • Academic Affairs
      • Registrar
      • Academic Excellence
    • Degrees
      • J.D. Program
      • LL.M. Programs
      • Master of Legal Studies
      • SJD Program
      • Domestic & International Dual Degrees
    • Areas Of Study
    • Part-Time Program
      • Administration
      • Admissions
      • FAQs
    • Experiential Education
      • Clinical Program
      • Advocacy Program
      • Externships
    • Online Education
      • Online Courses
      • Online Course Login
      • Online MLS Degree
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
    • Continuing Legal Education
      • About Our CLE Program
      • CLE Events
      • Contact Us
    • Legal Rhetoric
      • Course Materials
      • Useful Links
      • Upper Level Courses & Writing Resources
      • Faculty & Staff
    • Study Abroad
      • International Dual Degrees
      • Semester Abroad Programs
      • Summer Abroad Programs
      • ILEAC Conference
    • Summer Programs
      • Summer JD Courses
      • Specialized Programs in DC
      • Summer Programs Abroad
      • WCL Summer Courses
  • Our Community
    • Students
      • Student Bar Association
      • Student Organizations
      • Publications
      • Competition Teams
    • Faculty
      • Faculty Scholarship
      • Faculty Teaching & Service Awards
      • Faculty Speaker Series
    • Alumni
      • Change Can't Wait
      • Giving
      • Alumni Resources
      • Events
      • Alumni Communities
      • Publications
      • Champions Stories
    • A-Z Directory
  • Being Here
    • Our Campus
      • Visit
      • Facilities
      • Conference Center & Room Rentals
      • AUWCL Online Shop
      • Campus Emergency Evacuation Plan
    • Student Life
      • Student Affairs
      • Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity Relations
      • Technology
    • Studying Law in Washington, DC
    • American University

Areas Of Study

AdvocacyThe top-ranked Trial Advocacy Program prepares students for litigation practice. It offers a variety of courses, special programs, and competitions.  
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution The richness and quality of the curriculum, training programs, and faculty create an exceptional environment for the study of dispute resolution and arbitration.
Business Law Learn more about our Business Law Program, renowned faculty, and over 150 different course offerings in business law and related fields.
Corporate Compliance, Governance & EthicsWe offer cross-cutting courses and programs that equip students with the knowledge and skills to build a career in compliance, in addition to curricula, programs, and student groups that focus on particular regulatory frameworks and industries.
Criminal Justice We build upon a strong foundation of criminal law programs, including the Criminal Justice Practice and Policy Institute and Trial Advocacy Program.
Environmental & Energy Law Explore a myriad of opportunities to engage in environmental and energy law through classes, programs, student organizations, and scholarly publications.
Gender & the Law The Gender and the Justice Clinic has a longstanding tradition of promoting the integration of women's rights and gender studies into legal education and practice.
Health Law AUWCL brings the practice of health law directly into the classroom, ensuring that students graduate practice-ready and connected to opportunities.
Human Rights & Humanitarian Law AUWCL has one of the top human rights and humanitarian law programs in the nation. Read more about our renowned initiatives and curriculum offerings.
Immigration Law AUWCL offers opportunities that prepare students for the practice of immigration law, including a range of clinics and other skills-based courses.
Intellectual Property The Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property’s unparalleled academic programs include a new LL.M. degree and a first in the nation IP Clinic.
International & Comparative Law AUWCL is one of the top international law schools in the country, with one of the largest programs for foreign attorneys.
International Trade & Investment Law Program on International Trade, Investment and Development expands upon the school’s trade-related curriculum and learning opportunities.
Law & Government In the Program on Law and Government, we are teaching and coaching students who will lead significant careers in government and public life at all levels.
Public Interest Law Our vibrant activist community offers unique opportunities for students to gain experience through a broad range of pro bono and public service programs.
Technology Law AUWCL's technology law curriculum, networking events and student groups cover a wide range of current topics, including cybersecurity, privacy and blockchain.

Check out our exciting Upcoming Events

View Event Calendar
June 12 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 13 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 13 12:30PM-2:00PM Ceremonial Classroom - NT01 Contemporary Challenges of International Humanitarian Law June 13 5:00PM-6:00PM Washington College of Law OCPD Presents: OCI Nuts and Bolts June 14 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 14 1:00PM-2:00PM Online via Zoom People Pleasing: Setting Better Boundaries at Work & Home June 14 5:00PM-6:00PM Washington College of Law Designing Your Dream Job: Project-Based Fellowships Panel June 15 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 15 12:30PM-2:00PM Washington College of Law New authoritarianisms in the Americas and their impact on the rule of law: what is the role of the Inter-American System? June 16 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 19 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program June 20 8:00AM-5:00PM Washington College of Law 2023 Hague Summer Law Program Events Calendar ... Find more events in our events calendar
Previous
Next
Washington College of Law
  • Campus
    • Our Law Campus
    • Facilities Management
    • Pence Library
    • Historical Collection
  • Students
    • Student Life
    • Student Organizations
    • Diversity
    • Calendar of Events
  • Academics
    • Academic Services
    • Course Catalog
    • Course Schedule
    • Summer Session
  • Apply
    • JD
    • LLM
    • Online MLS
    • SJD
    • Dual Degrees
  • Washington College of Law
    4300 Nebraska Ave NW
    Washington DC 20016

    202 274 4000
  • Administration
    • Dean’s Message
    • Directory
    • Consumer Information (ABA Required Disclosures)
  • Alumni
    • Chapters
    • Events
  • Publications
    • Faculty Publications
    • Student Publications
  • Giving
    • Support WCL
  • Contact
    • Map & Directions
    • Media Relations
    • Webmaster
  • American University
    © 2021 Washington
    College of Law
    • Privacy Policy | EEO
  • 4300 Nebraska Ave NW
    Washington DC 20016

    202 274 4000
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube