Jan 15 Tue
2019

International Dispute Resolution Involving States: Key Decisions in 2018

09:00AM - 12:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01 Grossman Hall

Distinguished academics, arbitrators, and practitioners will discuss the most relevant decisions involving disputes between States and investors and States. Speakers include: Rebecca Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Law at American University Washington College of LAW (AUWCL); Padideh Ala’I, Professor of Law & Faculty Director of AUWCL International and Comparative Legal Studies Program;  Claudio Grossman, Professor of Law & Dean Emeritus of AUWCL; Lucinda Low, Partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP; Hernán Salinas Burgos, Permanent Representative of Chile to the OAS; Nigel Blackaby, Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP; Kenneth Juan Figueroa, Partner at Foley Hoag LLP; and Claudia Frutos-Peterson, Managing Partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.

This event is free and open to the public. 

2.5 CLE Credits will be applied for – cost is $110.00

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE
Jan 15 Tue
2019

Human Rights Internships: Students Tell All

12:00PM - 01:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT16 Classroom

​Join the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law's Student Advisory Board for a human rights summer opportunities panel.  Students will discuss their previous human rights-related internships and will answer questions about how to find a position and make the most of your opportunity.  Lunch will be provided.  Bring your questions!

  • Workshop
  • Open To Students
Jan 16 Wed
2019

Public Interest Roundtable Series: Public Interest and Big Law

12:00PM - 01:00PM Tenley Campus - Warren N101 Classroom

 Did you come to law school because you want to make a difference, but are now considering a career at a law firm? Did you always want to work at a law firm, but want to learn how lawyers make pro bono work a significant part of their practice? What do pro bono attorney at firms do? What issues do they work on? How can I identify law firms that genuinely support pro bono service? Is it possible to transition out of big law and into public interest work after working at a firm? How can I talk about my desire to do pro bono work during interviews like OCI without raising questions about my interest in the firm? Are there specific programs that can help put me on the right path? Join us for lunch with Lisa Dewey (WCL'93), Pro Bono Partner at DLA Piper and Director of New Perimeter; and Scott D. Johnson (WCL'10), Counsel at Akin Gump, to get answers to your questions and more! Mr. Johnson will also specifically talk about Akin Gump's Pro Bono Scholars Program (deadline: Feb. 15, 2019).

  • Lecture
  • Open To Students
Jan 16 Wed
2019

Drop-In Resume Review

03:00PM - 05:00PM Tenley Campus - Yuma YT01-02 Grossman Hall

January is a key month to perfect your job search strategies. Faculty and staff from several WCL programs will review resumes and give advice on career networking WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in Claudio Grossman Hall. Please come prepared with several copies of your resume and an idea of where you are seeking a job or externship.  NO RSVP REQUIRED.

  • Information Session
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
Jan 16 Wed
2019

Gender and Law and Family Law Cover Letter and Resume Review

05:00PM - 06:30PM Tenley Campus - Y112

 Join us on January 16th from 5:00 to 6:30pm in Y112 for resume and cover letter review, and career tips from our esteemed alumni practitioners in the fields of women’s rights, reproductive rights, LGBTI rights, and family law! This is a unique opportunity for students to be paired with an alum to review their resume and cover letter one on one. Submit your resume and cover letter and be assigned a time slot here: https://form.jotform.com/pijip/resume-review. 

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