Apr 13 Fri
2018

The 5th International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform

07:45AM - 05:00PM Washington College of Law YT01

The annual International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform focuses on how laws are written in the United States and around the world at the international, national, and subnational levels. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for a wide range of experts to meet and exchange knowledge and perspectives on a topic of great importance to governance: the drafting and reform of laws.

Informative presentations from a diverse array of legislative experts, including:

  • Craig Volden, Associate Dean, University of Virginia, notable author on the U.S. Congress.
  • Wim Voermans, Professor, Leiden University, President of the International Association of Legislation.
  • Sarah Lawsky, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
  • Wade Ballou, Legislative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Don Colagiuri, Barrister, Parliamentary Counsel of New South Wales.
  • Jeannine Bednar-Giyose, Director, Treasury Department, South Africa.
  • Elizabeth Bakibinga-Gaswaga, Legal Adviser, Commonwealth Secretariat.
Choose from plenary and breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, including:
  • Building a better Congress
  • Plain language legislative drafting
  • Rule of law and the American justice system
  • Law and the European migration crisis
  • International regulatory standards
  • Social protection legislation in Ghana
  • Judicial interpretations in China
  • Agenda 2030: UN sustainable development
To view the full agenda, register, or obtain more information, visit the conference website at www.ilegis.org or email info@ilegis.com

CLE accreditation pending

  • Conference
  • Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
  • CLE
Apr 13 Fri
2018

The First Annual Inclusion Symposium

10:00AM - 04:00PM Washington College of Law Y400

PLANNED BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS

Breakfast, lunch, & cocktail happy hour provided!

PANELS

"What is WCL doing concerning D&I?"

"Diversity in Big Law: Why Mentorship Matters?"

"Viewing Your Professors as
Part of Your Professional Network"

"How to Sell Yourself as a Diverse Candidate?"

  • Conference
  • Open To Students
Apr 13 Fri
2018

"Turn it Around" Series: Legal Analysis and Final Exams

12:00PM - 01:00PM Washington College of Law NT07

 The Office of Academic Excellence will host a workshop on Legal Analysis skills and how to succeed on final exams for 1Ls. Lunch is provided!

  • Workshop
  • Open To Students
Apr 16 Mon
2018

Mindfulness Mondays

03:00PM - 04:00PM N100B Wellness Space

Join instructor Aurora Hutchinson for a mindfulness session in N100B Wellness Space (first floor of the library, to the left).

  • Workshop
  • Open To Students AND Faculty/Staff
Apr 16 Mon
2018

Loan Repayment for Public Interest Lawyers

04:00PM - 05:00PM Washington College of Law N101

 Plan on working in public interest post-graduation? Worried about paying off your student loans? Please join AUWCL's Office of Public Interest (OPI) and Office of Financial Aid for an information session that will explain the various public interest loan repayment plans, public interest loan forgiveness, and loan repayment assistance programs. Sessions are:

   Thursday, April 19th, from 12:00-1:00pm, Warren - N104
   Thursday, April 19th, from 4:00-5:00pm - Warren - N101

Please note that both of these sessions will cover the same information—so you only need to attend one. Questions? Email the Office of Public Interest at publicinterest@wcl.american.edu.

  • Information Session
  • Open To Students AND Faculty/Staff