International and comparative law has long been central to the educational mandate of AUWCL, and our cutting-edge international initiatives have been consistently ranked among some of the most elite and prestigious in the United States. Our diverse academic and programmatic offerings incorporate a rich array of international law courses and seminars, experiential learning, and special events which allow our students to interact and network with esteemed faculty, international attorneys, diplomats, business leaders, and policy makers. Our widely recognized faculty members are leading practitioners in their fields, have a strong commitment to teaching, and strive to equip students with the expertise, skills, and understanding necessary to address challenges and promote justice around the world.
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Student Spotlight: Jordan Helton
Third-year dual degree (J.D./M.A. in International Affairs) student at AUWCL, Executive Editor of the American University Law Review
Read MoreJordan Helton is a third-year student at AUWCL and serves as the Executive Editor of the American University Law Review. Originally from a small town in Oklahoma, Jordan received her undergraduate degree in International Studies and Journalism from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. At Northwestern, she served as an editor of the Northwestern Journal of International Affairs and volunteered for the university’s annual human rights conference.
Read LessFollowing graduation, Jordan taught English in Hangzhou, China, before joining the International Rescue Committee to work in communications, focusing on humanitarian aid and refugee resettlement in the United States. At WCL, Jordan has continued to learn about and develop her interest in international affairs. Her participation in WCL’s Kovler Project Against Torture helped her to develop professional skills during a hands-on learning experience at the United Nations Committee Against Torture proceedings in Geneva, Switzerland. WCL has also provided Jordan with excellent research opportunities. She is currently enrolled in WCL’s J.D./M.A. in International Affairs dual degree program, and her article on national security and international law will be published in Volume 67.2 of the American University Law Review. Jordan will continue to follow her interests after graduation, when she will join the international law firm White & Case LLP.
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October
23
12:00PM-1:30PM
Warren Building - NT01
Conflict and Crisis in Venezuela: Human Rights & International Responses
October
24
12:00PM-1:30PM
Yuma Building - Y115
Human Rights Career Panel: Breaking into International Human Rights Law
October
31
12:00PM-1:15PM
Warren Building - NT03
Human Rights Reading Group
November
08
5:30PM-8:00PM
Warren Building - NT01
Second Wenger Annual Distinguished Lecture on Trade: Current Standing and Future Prospects of The World Trading System
November
14
12:00PM-1:15PM
Warren Building - NT03
Human Rights Reading Group
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