News & Events

Legislation and Policy Brief information session

 Join the Legislation and Policy Brief for a general Q&A and to go over the application for 1Ls and 2Ls. Event password: aulpb2020.

COVID19 and the Law

This discussion will feature several distinguished panelists, including Professors lewis Grossman and Lindsay Wiley of AUWCL, Professor Kim Wehle of the University of Baltimore, and Gigi Sohn, a Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy. It will focus on lessons learned during the COVID 19 pandemic about how federal law can be used to address future public health calamities.

Advocating for Victims' Rights in the UN: A Conversation with Jane Connors

Join us for a conversation with Ms. Jane Connors, United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate. Ms. Connors, in discussion with AUWCL Prof. Macarena Sáez, will talk about her work putting the rights and dignity of victims at the forefront of the UN’s response to sexual exploitation and abuse. This event is being held from 12pm-1:30pm EST.

International and Abroad Opportunities Fair

Join the International Suite and offices, programs, and student organizations that offer opportunities abroad or related to international law. This virtual fair will allow you to learn about the many opportunities WCL offers for you to add an international or abroad element to your legal education.

Visit https://abroad.wcl.american.edu/?go=fair to see a list of all participating offices, programs, and organizations, and to register to attend.

Racial Justice and the Courts

 On behalf of the Law & Government Program, we are pleased to announce Judge Reggie Walton has accepted an invitation to anchor/moderate a panel on exploring what courts can do to combat racial bias in the justice system.