American University Washington College of Law Champion What Matters

WHEN YOU CHAMPION WHAT

MATTERS, YOU DON’T TAKE A VACATION

Ok, maybe a short vacation. But then we invite you to attend American University Washington College of Law’s specialized summer programs on Human Rights, Environmental Law, International Arbitration, Health and Law Policy, Law and Government, and the Summer Legal English Institute in Washington, D.C. and study abroad programs. Students and practitioners from around the globe learn from experts and leaders in the field and get intensive training that will give them a competitive edge. These programs also qualify for academic or CLE credit.

HUMAN RIGHTS

May 31- June 18
The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law offers training and courses in human rights for scholars, practitioners and students interested in the international human rights system and laws. Choose from 18 courses, 10 in English and 8 in Spanish. Build relationships with peers from around the world, establish connections with faculty around the world, and attend special events in Washington, D.C.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

June 1 - June 18
This Environmnetal Law Session provides law students, practitioners, and other environmental professionals and scholars with an opportunity for environmental law training over a three-week period. Courses are taught by leading practitioners from government, business, and non-governmental organizations.

International Arbitration

June 1- June 18
Taught by leading practitioners and arbitrators from throughout the world, the International Arbitration Program focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of international arbitration, and provides insights on the practice of international arbitration and the handling of arbitration cases. Courses are designed to meet the complex needs and busy schedules of practicing attorneys.

HEALTH LAW AND POLICY

June 21 – July 1
The Health Law and Policy Institute provides students and practitioners a broad range of custom-developed courses for intensive training in various aspects of health law and policy. Courses are taught by leading practitioners from private practice businesses and government, non-governmental, and health care organizations.

LAW AND GOVERNMENT

June 21 - July 1
The Summer Institute on Law and Government is a new two-week program for both experienced practitioners and law students who are serious about law and public service. This program will focus on the unique nature of practicing law in Washington, D.C., and explore the way the financial crisis is reshaping the financial regulatory landscape.

Legal English

June 28 - July 15
The Summer Legal English Institute introduces foreign practitioners and incoming LL.M. students to Legal English concepts, speaking, and writing. Through daily lectures, written assignments, in-class exercises, contract negotiations, and a moot court exercise over a three-week period, students whose native language is not English will practice a wide array of Legal English skills.

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Each year, the law school’s Summer Law Programs Abroad offer students and practitioners exciting opportunities to broaden their learning and networking experiences through travel in foreign countries. The law school's programs in Chile, Europe, Israel, The Hague, and Turkey feature courses that focus on leading specializations including international business and trade, international criminal law, human rights, and environmental law.

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