News & Events

Health Law and Policy Program Food and Drug Law Career Panel

Join the Health Law and Policy Program for a panel of its distinguished alumni in the food and drug, medical devices, and life sciences law fields. The panelists will discuss their career paths and current jobs, followed by breakout sessions where students will have the opportunity to network with the alumni. To attend, please RSVP to Program Coordinator Tori Nadel at vnadel@wcl.american.edu by 12:00pm on Monday, February 1st, 2021. 

Compass Conversation: Extra-curriculars and Experiential Offerings at WCL

1L Spring gets busy fast and all the choices can be overwhelming. Join Interim OCPD Director Daniela Kraiem and Dean of Experiential Education Jayesh Rathod (as well as the Compass team) for a conversation on how and why to choose the best extra-curricular and experiential opportunities for your personal and professional goals while also making sure you're able to balance it all in your upper-level years. 

Check your Compass correspondence for link to join.  

L.I.F.T. Mentor Reception

Please join OAE in an event to welcome our Class of 2021 L.I.F.T. alumni mentors. We will briefly outline the L.I.F.T. program for any alumni interested in joining the program to help support our 2021 bar takers, and facilitate a mentor discussion about the program this year.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society Spring Qualifying Tournament

The Spring Qualifying Tournament is the mandatory competition for admittance onto the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. Registration is free this year. The competition focuses on negotiation and arbitration. You will be assigned a partner and be required to show your ability to work well in a team as well as your own ability to maintain composure under pressure. 

While the Tournament will be held over two days, you will only compete on one day. 

Please forward any questions you may have to wcladrhs.compatitions@gmail.com

Career Brainstorming: 3 Methods to Uncover the Right Career for You!

 Are you feeling stuck in your current career? Wondering about alternatives to traditional legal practice and how to make the shift? If you are unsure of your career direction, identifying the right fit can be a tough process. There are so many things to consider in order to define your ideal career path. There are no websites out there with comprehensive lists of all the career paths or jobs available in the world. As a result, it can be overwhelming for career seekers who are unhappy in their current position and want to have a fulfilling job but do not know where to start.  Join WCL's Office of Development & Alumni Relations as we host returning WCL-friend, certified career coach and founder of Create Your Career Path, Ms. Hallie Crawford for this dynamic and transformative presentation.