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Investigations and the Law: What Journalists Need to Know

 

Join Barbara Wall and Thomas Curley in a conversation and Q&A about what to expect from your legal team; how to work with a lawyer during the reporting process as well as after it; and what to do if your news organization doesn't have a law firm on retainer. These two legal eagles have worked on many impactful editorial projects, including the Indianapolis Star's in-depth stories on years of abuse of girls and young women training in USA Gymnastics. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. John Watson, professor of Journalism at American University’s School of Communication.

Co-Sponsored By:

Investigative Reporting Workshop

American University School of Communication

American University Washington College of Law

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

International Suite Talks Series

JD and LLM students interested in international law are encouraged to attend the International and Comparative Legal Studies program's International Suite Talks every Wednesday from 12-1 PM. Every week features a legal practitioner, alumni and/or faculty in different sectors of international law. These informal discussions can lead to networking opportunities and are a great way to learn about career paths in different fields of international law.

Mental Health Alliance Office Hours

 Looking for help finding and accessing mental health resources? Have a suggestion for how WCL can better support students' mental health? Come to MHA's Office Hours and chat with Student Liaison Melissa Kucemba! All communications are confidential unless there is threat of harm to self or others or permission to share is given.

Alumni Bar Panel -updated Zoom Link

 Join OAE in a Q&A session with a panel of WCL 2020 grads to discuss the bar examination.