Special Events & Continuing Legal Education

02/08/2016

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2016/20160209.cfm

The United Nations Committee against Torture (UN CAT) Project is a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity with a specialized seminar on the prohibition of torture under international law and a unique field component: attending one week of the Committee’s session in Geneva. The UN CAT Projec…

02/20/2015

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2015/20150225.cfm

Panels of experts will discuss 3D printing technology, including its uses and capabilities, followed by a discussion of its intersection and possible benefits/obstacles with copyright, trademark, and patent law.

02/18/2015

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2015/20150219a.cfm

Recent events such as the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri by police officer Darren Wilson, have returned the spotlight to the relationship between police departments and the communities they patrol. These incidents have generated protest and, in some instances, civil disturbances. The…

02/11/2015

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2015/20150212.cfm

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Chief Judge and WCL alum Sharon Prost and Judge Arthur J. Gajarsa (retired) will sit down with WCL alum Rachel Weiner Cohen to discuss various trending IP topics, including the impact of the America Invests Act on the Federal Circuit docket, the Supreme…

02/11/2015

https://news.wcl.american.edu/founders-2015/auwcl-trial-teams-headed-to-national-trial-competition-in-houston/

The Stephen. S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program at American University Washington College of Law co-hosted the 2015 National Trial Competition Regional Tournament Feb. 6-8 alongside the University of Maryland and Catholic University Law School. Both trial teams from AUWCL won their final rounds an…

02/09/2015

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2015/20150210.cfm

A recent study released by the World Wildlife Fund revealed that wildlife population has dropped by 40 percent since 1970. The panel discussion will focus on the increased population loss of animal species and the legal approaches that countries should take to prevent continuous loss. The panelists…

02/04/2015

https://www.wcl.american.edu/secle/founders/2015/20150205a.cfm

Universities Allied for Access to Essential Medicines organizers will present about the story behind UAEM, its mission and to discuss how students can get involved. Come learn about the important problems that patents create for access to needed and affordable medications in developing countries and…

02/04/2015

https://news.wcl.american.edu/founders-2015/serial-discussion-at-auwcl-features-special-guest-rabia-chaudry/

Rabia Chaudry, an attorney who brought the case of friend Adnan Syed to the creator of the hit podcast “Serial,” participated in a question and answer session at AUWCL. View the event webcast.

01/27/2015

https://news.wcl.american.edu/founders-2015/externship-fair/

More than 150 employers are registered to attend the annual WCL Externship Fair, to be held Jan. 21 at American University Washington College of Law. The Fair provides AUWCL students with the opportunity to meet with a variety of organizations seeking externs for the summer, spring, and fall semeste…

11/12/2014

Live stream of
Bankruptcy Courts and the Constitution Implications of
Wellness International Network v. Sharif
http://media.wcl.american.edu/Mediasite/Play/85c82d7ee7134fb88f91f67f040f69e51d

11/12/2014

Have You Considered Legal Careers Outside of the Law Firm? Click below to hear from Chief Legal Officers from Media, Banking, Hospitality, Academia, Government and More!
http://media.wcl.american.edu/Mediasite/Play/427ecc8fbf8d4fb4907ed1e6755dc9cb1d

11/06/2014

In case you can't join us at WCL for the Sustainable Development Law & Policy Brief Symposium here is the live web stream! We will be starting in a few minutes. http://media.wcl.american.edu/Mediasite/Play/2c2f041fbd8b46b897ee80a7e30cbbc21d