Nov 05 Mon
2018

International Law Conference on Reparation to Individuals for Violations of International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law

08:00AM - 10:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01-01 Grossman Hall


International human rights law and international humanitarian law have embraced the principle of reparation and even expanded traditional mechanisms of reparation in response to the nature of the violations.  The treatment of reparation to individuals in these fields is extensive yet varied.  The purpose of this event is to explore the topic of “reparation to individuals for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law” both theoretically and practically.   The goals is to identify contentious points and points of agreement in the international legal community in order to promote development in this important area of international law.  The panels are composed of prominent members of the international legal community and will cover general principles of reparation, reparation in the universal and regional systems, reparation under human rights law and humanitarian law, and reparation in transitional justice.   More information to come!

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE
Nov 05 Mon
2018

Academic Advising Session

10:00AM - 06:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma Commons

Stop by the Office of Academic Excellence table in the commons on November 5 from 10-6pm and have a quick academic advising session with Sarah Stanley in preparation for class registration.

  • Information Session
  • Open To Students
Nov 05 Mon
2018

Practitioner Panel: The Electrification of Vehicles

12:00PM Tenley Campus - Warren NT08 Classroom

Energy Law & Policy Society is hosting a practitioner panel on the electrification of vehicles. Is charging a car battery considered a sale under the Commerce Clause? Is this electricity transfer retail or wholesale? Who regulates - FERC or the state? What if the charging station is free? Come find out the answers, and network with lawyers from large law firms, the federal government, and industry.

  • Presentation
  • Open To The Public, Alumni AND Students
Nov 05 Mon
2018

WCL's Pro Bono Honors Pledge Program: Building Community. Achieving Justice.

12:00PM - 01:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma Y401 Large Classroom

 The first step in gaining recognition for your volunteer legal and community service work at WCL is to take the Pro Bono Honors Pledge. In addition to the satisfaction that comes from doing your part to close the justice gap, students in the program gain valuable legal skills while networking and enhancing their resumes. Want to learn more? Please join OPI to learn about the pledge requirements, how to sign up, and how to find pro bono opportunities! RSVP on MyWCL.

  • Information Session
  • Open To Students
Nov 05 Mon
2018

19: A Musical About Women Winning the Right to Vote

07:00PM - 08:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01-02 Grossman Hall

"19" is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, the suffragists, and their fight to get women the right to vote— the 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, spoken word, dance, and audience interaction. 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. "19" will be coming to WCL on the eve of Election Day for a special free performance for the WCL community.  Please join us in Grossman Hall (YT01-02) on Monday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.  The special performance will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a Q&A session with the cast and directors.  

  • Performance
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff