International and comparative law has long been central to the educational mandate of AUWCL, and our cutting-edge international legal programs and degree offerings have been consistently ranked among some of the most prestigious in the United States. Our programs encompass a wide variety of legal disciplines, including international commercial arbitration, international business and trade, human rights law, intellectual property law, and more. 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.
In the latest ranking of international law specialty programs across the Untied States, AUWCL is proud to announce that it is ranked #5, among the very top programs in this highly specialized and sophisticated field of law. This is a recognition of our 29 full-time faculty's commitment to the rule of law across the world, and the upholding of universal values as enshrined in the international legal order.
Please explore further this website to gain an overview of the diverse initiatives and programs we offer related to international law.
American University's Washington College of Law (AUWCL) hosted the 2023 Wenger Lecture Series on International trade, titled "Writing a New Story on Trade for Fair and Sustainable Growth," featuring U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai as the keynote speaker. The event was moderated by AUWCL Professor Padideh Ala'i with an introduction from AUWCL Dean, Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. Read more
On March 29, the 25th AUWCL sponsored Grotius Lecture was delivered by Princeton University Professor Kim Lane Scheppele on Restoring Democracy through International Law. The discussant was Manuel Jose Cepeda Espinosa, former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Colombia. AUWCL Dean Roger A. Fairfax Jr. delivered introductory remarks. Read more
Our AUWCL faculty is constantly contributing to further the development of International Law in various areas such as health, human rights and democratic governance.
The 2023 American Society of International Law (ASIL) 117th Annual Meeting was once again an opportunity to reaffirm AUWCL’s longstanding commitment to international law. Read more
AUWCL is proud to announce that Dr. Renata Vargas Amaral has been appointed in January 2023 as Secretary for Economic Affairs, Development, External Finance and Regional Integration of Brazil. She will head this strategic Secretariat as part of the Ministry of Planning and Budget. Read more
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After having gained international experience in Germany, Hong Kong, and at the Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung in Washington, D.C., Rebecca Coombs decided to pursue law at AUWCL. In this interview, Rebecca talks to Professor Bjorn Arp about her journey to AUWCL, and her interest particularly in International Law.
Our diverse and highly prominent full-time faculty lead the way in thinking about international law -- in the United States and abroad. Please see also our large variety of specialized academic centers and programs.
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