WCL Caribbean Law Students Association

01/13/2017

Below please find the RSVP link for the BARBRI Bar Talk on Wednesday, January 25th at 12 pm. The event is for interested 3Ls, but 2Ls and 1Ls are welcome to come and learn about the Bar. The lunch is Chick-Fil-A but students MUST RSVP to get lunch.

https://goo.gl/forms/3xgFMa2Y3UXPQrsQ2

Come join the WCL BARBRI team on Wednesday, January 25 @ 12:00pm in N102 for lunch! We'll be discussing BARBRI and the bar course that you will be taking in preparation for the bar. Lunch from Chik-Fil-A will be provided for all those that RSVP!

11/10/2016

Remember our 1st General Body Meeting is happening now in NTO8!!! Come and Get Some Pizza!!

11/07/2016

UNHCR Job Announcement: Protection Associate (TA) with the Caribbean Protection Unit in Washington

UNHCR Washington is hiring for a Protection Associate with the Caribbean Protection Unit! Please see the job description on their website: http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/employment-in-the-united-states.html

It’s a Temporary Appointment (TA), for a 3 month position, but it could work out well either for someone with immediate availability (to start December 1) or beginning next year (starting January 2). Application deadline is November 13.

Employment Opportunities in the United States and the Caribbean

11/01/2016

Please RSVP!
https://docs.google.com/a/student.american.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3fALEtq3wT-i7N-LGyJL2mJHua2nK6Q8WNp8NV7q7K3DZWg/viewform?c=0&w=1

10/25/2016

Below is a link to a CareerLink posting for an externship with The Nature Conservancy for their Latin America & Caribbean Legal Clerkship Program Fall 2017

https://law-american-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=bfb95c9ca85ce5dd453f15e3bd5bf85a&s=jobs&ss=jobs

10/19/2016

Evening at the Embassy of Barbados
Embassy Events for Young Professionals
Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT)
The link to buy a ticket for $52 and description is below.

In a special cultural evening, we will recreate a visit to this Caribbean Jewel of elegance, charm, music, dance great food, laughter and more!
Featuring:
1) NATIVE BARBADOS DJ - DJ PUMPKIN: Playing Barbados/Caribbean style music, DJ PUMPKIN will take us on a fantastic musical journey to Barbados as we dance to his special Island music, participate in a limbo contest, and recreates an island atmosphere!

2) BARBADOS FOOD:
Enjoy a specially prepared buffet of authentic food native to Barbados. Including:
Cucumber, Tomato, Onion and Avocado Salad
Curried Chicken
Stew Chicken, Rice and Peas
Fried Plantain
Bajan Fish Cakes
Coconut Bread Pudding
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

3) CARIBBEAN OPEN BAR including RUM:
This evening, we will pair off regional wines and sample Island cocktails - especially Barbados Rum!
4) DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
Meet the some of the diplomats from Barbados including a special diplomatic greeting! At present, the Ambassador has been invited as has often greeted us in prior visits.
5) FILM:
Enjoy a short film on the beautiful scenery, culture and people of Barbados.
6) Charity: A portion of Tonight's event will go to help charities assisting children throughout the Caribbean.
7) WIN A TRIP TO THE CARIBBEAN: A Drawing will be held where one lucky winner will take home a trip to the Caribbean - Plane and Hotel included!

Suggested Attire: Smart Casual. For example, khakis and sports shirts or summer dresses. No jeans or shorts, but ties and business attire are not necessary. (This is an indoor event.

This event is a 21 and Over Event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-embassy-of-barbados-tickets-27445853286?aff=es2

In a special cultural evening, we will recreate a visit to this Caribbean Jewel of elegance, charm, music, dance great food, laughter and more! Featuring: 1) NATIVE BARBADOS DJ - DJ PUMPKIN: Playing Barbados/Caribbean style music, DJ PUMPKIN will take us on a fantastic musical journey to Barbados as...

10/07/2016

As everyone is aware, tragedy has struck the Caribbean with the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. WCL’s newly founded Caribbean Law Students Association is asking everyone to please donate to UNICEF's Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts. The link is below.

Furthermore, pease be on the lookout for announcements regarding our new organization and when we will be hosting our first event on campus!

https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/hurricane-matthew-relief-efforts/31007?ms=ref_dig_2016_web_homepage_emergencies_hurricanematthew

Every day 17,000 children die from things we can prevent. I believe that number should be zero - which is why I just made a donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Join me!