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Professor Christine Haight Farley, who teaches courses on Intellectual Property Law and Trademark Law among others, has followed the Redskins trademark dispute with interest over the years. She shares her take on the decision from the Honorable Judge Lee affirming the cancellation of the Redskins trademarks. 

The final week of the just-completed U.S. Supreme Court session was marked with some landmark decisions, which will impact millions. American University Washington College of Law faculty closely followed the Court’s decisions, analyzing the implications, politics, and consequences of each of the cases.

American University Washington College of Law is thrilled to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will participate in the historic ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the law school’s new Tenley Campus, Feb. 12, 2016.

More than 150 people, including current students, faculty, staff, and alumni attended our Summer Welcome Reception for Incoming Students on July 1, 2015. Hosted at Skadden law firm's rooftop terrace overlooking The White House and Washington Monument, the event was a huge success in highlighting the amazing D.C. opportunities and beautiful skyline.

For students looking to enhance their legal education through experiential learning, externships offer a unique opportunity. Whether placed at a federal government agency, administrative court, or non-profit organization students gain in-depth knowledge in specific areas of the law and work with leading attorneys in their field of interest. Those who participate in the Externship Program discover that in addition to performing substantive legal work, they can also use their on-the-job experiences to build their future.