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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Professor Goldman Elected President of the International Commission of Jurists
American University Washington College of Law congratulates Professor Robert K. Goldman on his election as president of the International Commission of Jurists, one of the oldest and most respected NGOs in the world.
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AUWCL Welcomes 2018-2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows
American University Washington College of Law is pleased to welcome the 2018-2019 Humphrey Fellows from Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Jordan, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, South Sudan, Turkey, and Uganda.
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AUWCL Hosts the World's Most Prominent Experts in International Economic Law During SIEL 6th Biennial Conference
American University Washington College of Law proudly hosts the Sixth Biennial Global Conference of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) on “International Economic Law in Unsettling Times”, the largest conference in the history of SIEL. The Conference attracted 300 attendees from around the world, including 194 speakers presenting 150 papers.
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AUWCL Named Top Law School for Foreign-Trained Lawyers
The International Jurist, a magazine from the publishers of National Jurist and Prelaw, has recognized American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) as one of 25 law schools across the nation to offer the best experience for lawyers from outside the U.S.
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