Nov 09 Mon
2020

Demystifying Journal

12:00PM - 01:00PM

 Do you know what "law review" is? Are you interested in joining a journal, but don't know what it would entail? Join the Joint Journal Committee's Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee Monday, November 9th from 12-1 PM ET for a virtual discussion exploring what a "journal" or "law review" is, what benefits joining these dynamic organizations provide you, and why you should be a part of this exciting community at WCL. Designed for 1L and evening 2L students, this event will feature leaders and staff members of WCL's five journals (the American University Law Review; Administrative Law Review; International Law Review; Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law; and the Business Law Review) in candid discussion of what it means to be on a journal at WCL and the community each journal provides. Join us Monday, November 9th at 12 PM ET at the Zoom link provided. This event will also be recorded and posted to 1L Compass Canvas pages.

  • Meeting
  • Open To Students
Nov 09 Mon
2020

JOINT DEMO SESSION

04:30PM - 05:30PM Online via Zoom

Wondering if being a part of the #4 Trial Advocacy Program in the nation is right for you?

Come to the Joint Demo Session where each society will demonstrate the type of advocacy it specializes in.


Zoom link: https://auwcl.zoom.us/j/93211609487 

  • Information Session
  • Open To Students
Nov 09 Mon
2020

Disability Law Society: Careers in Disability Law and Civil Rights

06:00PM - 07:00PM Online via Zoom

Interested in pursuing disability law? Or are you interested in civil rights, and curious to learn more about how disability rights and justice are part of the civil rights movement and legal practice? On November 9 at 6:00 p.m., our panel of speakers will share insights from their careers, answer questions from students, and provide advice about pursuing public interest careers.

Speakers will include Stephanie Herrera, an AUWCL and clinic graduate who worked in private practice and is now an Administrative Law Judge for the EEOC; Morgan Whitlatch, the Legal Director for the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities; Nicole Kovite of the Department of Justice's Disability Rights Section; Megan Rusciano, an AUWCL graduate with Disability Rights Maryland; and Marissa Ditkowsky, an AUWCL graduate at Tzedek DC.

Find out more, join our listserv, and request accommodations at disabilitylawsociety@wcl.american.edu or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityLawSociety.

  • Workshop
  • Open To Students
Nov 10 Tue
2020

Alumni in Action Series presents Humphrey Fellows: Stories from the Ground

12:00PM - 01:00PM Online via Zoom

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th at 12pm for the second round of the International and Comparative Legal Studies new series, Alumni in Action. Three alumni from the Humphrey Fellowship Program will join us for a panel presentation, “Stories from the Ground.” The panelists will discuss how their experience in the US and at WCL influenced the work they are doing now in their countries and how being a Fellow affected their lives personally and professionally.


The Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright Exchange activity sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State. The Humphrey Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries undergoing development or political transition to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

  • Seminar
  • Open To The Public, Students, Faculty/Staff AND
Nov 10 Tue
2020

La Misión Internacional Independiente de Naciones Unidas sobre la República Bolivariana de Venezuela: Alcance del primer informe sobre violaciones de derechos humanos y proximos pasos?

12:00PM - 01:00PM Online via Zoom

This event will discuss The United Nations Independent International Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the scope of the first report on human rights violations as well as the next steps. The event will take place in Spanish.

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Students, Faculty/Staff AND