News & Events

American University Washington College of Law was delighted to welcome a talented and diverse group of 1Ls to campus Aug. 20-24 for orientation.

On Monday, Aug. 12, American University Washington College of Law kicked off its JD Orientation with the “In My Back Yard” (IMBY) Public Service Day. Organized by AUWCL’s Office of Public Interest and its Public Interest/Public Service (PIPS) Scholars, IMBY brings 1L students, faculty, staff, and returning students together to volunteer in local Washington, DC neighborhoods.

American University Washington College of Law is excited to welcome employers from across the country to campus for the Office of Career and Professional Development's (OCPD) annual Fall Recruitment Program.

On Tuesday, July 23, Professor and Director of American University Washington College of Law’s Disability Rights Law Clinic Robert Dinerstein testified at a D.C. Council hearing regarding the District’s transition efforts as it looks to end a program which provides a range of medical and social services for people with disabilities.

Each year, between 300 and 350 students participate in American University’s Washington College of Law’s Externship Program, garnering real world experience under the supervision of practicing attorneys in the Washington, D.C., area.