News & Events

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law is thrilled to announce the release of its 2020-2021 Annual Report.  The past year was a year of gratitude and transition as the Center celebrated its 30th Anniversary, saw transitions in its team, and worked with AUWCL leadership to prepare for a return to campus this fall.   

American University Washington College of Law is excited to welcome a talented and diverse group of over 350 1L students to the law school community for the 2021-22 academic year.

Assistant Dean for Adjunct Affairs William Snape recently caught up with alum and adjunct Victoria Ernst ’19, who co-taught the law school’s summer course on the United Nations International Law Commission with Dean Emeritus and Professor Claudio Grossman.

American University Washington College of Law welcomed its newest members to DC and the AUWCL campus this week for JD Orientation, bringing together 1L students to meet new law school Dean Roger A. Fairfax, volunteer throughout the local community, and hear from DC At-Large Councilmember Robert White.

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law is thrilled to support several opportunities for student-led research on various issues within the human rights field. These opportunities contributed to the development of international norms with projects supporting the Center’s work in anti-torture, the criminalization of homelessness in the U.S., human rights and finance, and women’s rights.