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.
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On April 6, 2022, the 24th AUWCL sponsored Grotius Lecture was delivered by ICJ Judge Hilary Charlesworth on The Art of International Law. The discussant was Michigan Law School Visiting Professor Karima Bennoune. Judge Charlesworth provided a compelling argument about the importance of the visual arts for expressing international law. AUWCL Dean Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. introduced the Grotius Lecturer. Read more
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Environmental Law has named Professor David Hunter among its inaugural recipients of Nicholas Robinson Award for Excellence in Environment Law. The Award honors individuals who have dedicated their careers toward advancing the environment rule of law.
Our AUWCL faculty is constantly contributing to further the development of International Law in various areas such as health, human rights and democratic governance.
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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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