The 5th International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform
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.
- 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
CLE accreditation pending
- Conference
- Open To The Public, Alumni, Students AND Faculty/Staff
- CLE
The First Annual Inclusion Symposium
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
"Turn it Around" Series: Legal Analysis and Final Exams
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
Mindfulness Mondays
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
Loan Repayment for Public Interest Lawyers
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