News & Events

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.

The Looming Threat of the Copyright Termination Provisions to the Old School Hip-Hop Music Catalog

Professor Kevin J. Greene will discuss his new research on old school hip hop artists and the impact of the “formalistic and complex labyrinth” of U.S. copyright termination provisions on their work. In the context of his research, we will host a discussion of the proposal in the South Africa Copyright Amendment Bill to limit assignments of contract to 25 years.

Registration Required

The International Trade and Investment Law Society Presents: "Trade 101"

The International Trade and Investment Law Society (ITILS) presents: “Trade 101” a crash course on international trade law and its applicability in practice.