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James Taylor made history as the first known Black graduate of Washington College of Law in 1953, paving the way for future generations. From breaking barriers as Maryland’s first Black assistant state’s attorney to serving as Prince George’s C...

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“No period after the S” Name the presidents part 3! • To celebrate President’s Day, we brought the game of Name the President back and had Prof. Steve Shapiro play and showcase his impressive knowledge of the presidents; not just their names,...

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Various WCL students share different movies and TV shows that inspired or influenced them to get into law. What law-related shows or movies are you a fan of? • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #Law #DC #ManOnTheStreet #TVSh...

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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was a trailblazer in law, publishing, activism, and education. The first Black woman to enroll in a U.S. law school, she also founded The Provincial Freeman, recruited Black soldiers for the Union Army, and fought for suffrage and...

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This Black History Month, we highlight “Black History and the Law,” as AUWCL Professor Angi Porter introduces us to legendary leader Robert Smalls. Born into enslavement, Smalls seized his freedom and reshaped history, from commandeering a Confed...

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Explore Transnational Business and EU Regulatory Law in London and Brussels! Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program are open. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while studying transnational business law and EU regulatory frameworks in tw...

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Explore the World Through Law! Take a dive into the track focused on International Trade and Intellectual Property (IP) Law in Geneva, Switzerland, where you could explore and take courses at the World Trade Organization and the World IP Organization...

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Explore the World Through Law! Applications for the 2025 WCL Summer Abroad Program are now open. Earn up to 6 ABA-approved credits while studying international law in iconic cities like London, Brussels, and Geneva. From transnational business and E...

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The Summer Law Program in The Hague is the product of a unique collaboration between the War Crimes Research Office of American University’s Washington College of Law, which has served for more than 25 years as a critical resource for tribunals and...

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AUWCL will host 16 dynamic teams from law schools across the nation, each comprised of four talented members who will also take on the roles of their witnesses, bringing their courtroom skills to life. With fierce competition for the prestigious Capi...

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PSA to 1Ls: you’re gonna KILL it in finals!! • Some WCL upperclassmen shed some light to first time law students on how to tackle their finals this semester. This applies to ANY first-year students outside of law too! What advice stood out to you...

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No love for cranberry sauce 😅 • Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! What are your favorite (and least favorite) Thanksgiving dishes? And what are you grateful for this year? Hear from different WCL students! • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUn...

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Through the National 16 Days of Activism Campaign, the 2024-25 Humphrey Fellows from American University Washington College of Law stand united against gender-based violence. The 10 Fellows, representing nine countries, spotlight staggering global st...

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Pro tips from soon to be law pros! • On 11/13, WCL held a Q&A panel with select upperclassmen with jobs lined up in Big Law. They gave input to current students and shed some light on how they got to where they’re going next! What points stood ou...

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What would your career be if not law? Comment below! • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC

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Name the presidents part 2! • Play along and see how many YOU can name. • Be sure to vote in this year’s upcoming election! 🇺🇸 • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #NameThePresident #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #Elect...

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Name the presidents part 2! • Play along and see how many YOU can name. • Be sure to vote in this year’s upcoming election! 🇺🇸 • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #NameThePresident #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #Elect...

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Name the presidents part 2! • Play along and see how many YOU can name. • Be sure to vote in this year’s upcoming election! 🇺🇸 • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #NameThePresident #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #Elect...

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Play along and see how many YOU can name. • Be sure to vote in this year’s upcoming election! 🇺🇸 • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #NameThePresident #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #ElectionDay #Presidents #USPresident ...

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Some of the alumni share some thoughts and experiences from their time in WCL! What resonated with you the most? • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #Alumni

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A featured top law school moment that needed its own spotlight! What top law school moments do you have? • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC #CapitolBuilding

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Only the best things provided at WCL 👌 • What’s your top law school moment? Comment below! • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC

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A few law students at WCL answer the question of why they chose law, and at WCL. • New mini mics every week! • #AU #WCL #LawLife #LawSchool #AmericanUniversity #MiniMic #ManOnTheStreet #Law #DC

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Since 1896, the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) has cultivated a tradition steeped in innovation, excellence, and a profound passion for upholding the rule of law. The essence of this tradition is embodied by a dedicated communi...

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Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, students at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) had the unique opportunity to delve deeply into the history and impact of this pivotal case in ...

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Approximately 125 years ago, in the bustling heart of Washington, D.C., a pioneering spirit ignited the creation of the Washington College of Law, which became a part of American University in 1949. Founded by remarkable women against the backdrop of...

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! At American University Washington College of Law, we are honored to participate in the nationwide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, spanning from September 15th to October 15th. During this...

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Professor of Law, Angi Porter reflects on Juneteenth.

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American University Washington College of Law Health, Law, and Policy Program, in conjunction with the American University Center on Health Risk and Society, the George Washington University School of Law, and the George Washington University Milken ...

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It has been almost 100 years since Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, which later became Black History Month. Angi Porter, assistant professor of law at American University Washington College of Law, provides an important perspective on ho...

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The Fireside Chat with Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, offered insights and inspiration. Moderated by Dean Roger A. Fairfax, nearly 100 students, faculty, staff and guests turned out for ...

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While healthcare is rarely the first thing that comes to mind when most Americans think about Black History Month, American University Washington College of Law Professor Thomas Williams knows that the state of healthcare among Black Americans stems...

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Washington College of Law commemorated MLK Day of Service with a community reading of excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “The Drum Instinct.” Known for its emphasis on seeking greatness through service, the sermon was delivered at Ebene...

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American University Washington College of Law extends heartfelt gratitude to all of our alumni and supporters during this season of giving thanks. The unwavering support from our alumni allows our students, faculty, and staff to thrive and opens door...

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Change Can't Wait: The Campaign for American University empowers our community to take on society’s most complex challenges. With a $500 million goal, Change Can’t Wait will create transformative educational opportunities for students, advance re...

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American University Washington College of Law is a leading law school preparing students to practice in all areas of the law. With five specialty programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News and World Report, AUWCL students receive a legal education th...

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On Monday, April 26, Congressman and AUWCL Professor Emeritus Jamie Raskin and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett ’94 joined the American University community for a conversation on insights from their experiences as impeachment managers in the second im...

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On Feb. 4, 2021, AUWCL's Office of Development and Alumni Relations presented WCL-Now: Taking a Knee - How Athletes Focused Attention on Race in Sport and the Reaction of Corporate America.

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Join 3L Tim Schmeling and 2L Ayana Anderson on a tour of the American University Washington of Law campus.

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On February 4-5, American University Law Review (AULR) hosted its 2021 symposium “Privacy in the Age of Emergency,” welcoming scholars and practitioners from across the country to discuss the intersection of privacy law and surveillance, technolo...

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Oct Nov. 6, the Program on Law and Government and the American University Law Review hosted a symposium on federal government oversight and accountability, featuring a keynote fireside chat with Glenn Fine, former Inspector General of the Department ...

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Thirty years after the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) landmark legislation became law, mandating baseline levels of access for the millions of Americans living with disabilities, the Program on Law and Government and event sponsor Verizon held...

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On Oct. 13-15, 2020, American University Washington College of Law presented the 22nd Annual Hispanic Law Conference, welcoming Latinx advocates, scholars, and leaders to a three-day virtual discussion on inclusion, voting, migrant rights, COVID-19, ...

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On Oct. 13-15, 2020, American University Washington College of Law presented the 22nd Annual Hispanic Law Conference, welcoming Latinx advocates, scholars, and leaders to a three-day virtual discussion on inclusion, voting, migrant rights, COVID-19, ...

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On Oct. 13-15, 2020, American University Washington College of Law presented the 22nd Annual Hispanic Law Conference, welcoming Latinx advocates, scholars, and leaders to a three-day virtual discussion on inclusion, voting, migrant rights, COVID-19, ...

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On Oct. 6, AUWCL hosted a panel discussion that described how citizenship-stripping laws barred women who married noncitizens, as well as women of color generally, from exercising their right to vote even after the 19th Amendment was ratified. Learn...

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On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Women and the Law Program, the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research hosted a conversation on the global impact of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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The annual Peter M. Cicchino Awards for Outstanding Advocacy in the Public Interest recognizes those students and alumni whose devotion to, and creative service in, the public interest exemplify the highest ideals of the Washington College of Law. On...

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On Monday, Oct. 5, AUWCL Professors Heather Hughes and Hilary J. Allen addressed the legal and regulatory frameworks of virtual currency during a WCL Faculty Speaks webinar, "Virtual Currency: Emerging Legal and Regulatory Framework Under the Bankin...

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American University Washington College of Law’s Women and the Law Program, along with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, honored the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn ’93 during this year’s Women an...

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On Monday, June 29, faculty experts at American University Washington College of Law addressed the current impacts on immigration during "WCL Faculty Speaks: Migration Law and Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic."

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On June 23, American University Washington College of Law’s Program on Law and Government presented “Defund the Police? Mapping a Reform Agenda,” discussing the ways in which criminal justice reform can be obtained. The virtual panel featured R...

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American University Washington College of Law has launched a new faculty webinar series – “WCL Faculty Speaks” – to address key legal and policy issues impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The series of live webinars, hosted by Washington College...

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American University Washington College of Law has launched a new faculty webinar series – “WCL Faculty Speaks” – to address key legal and policy issues impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The series of live webinars, hosted by Washington College...

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American University Washington College of Law is a leading law school preparing students to practice in all areas of the law. With five specialty programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News and World Report, AUWCL students receive a legal education th...

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In the fall of 1999, Professor Jamin Raskin of American University Washington College of Law launched the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project named in honor of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and William J. Brennan...

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Now, in its fifth year, the Hospitality & Tourism Law Program features an intensive series of sessions addressing the operating principles and legal agreements in the vast lodging and travel industry. For more information, visit wcl.american.edu/htl.

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On February 12, 2016, American University Washington College of Law welcomed hundreds of alumni, students, city officials, and members of the law school and AU communities to the Ribbon Cutting Celebration Weekend for its new Tenley Campus. View our ...

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Trina Leo '16 on what she enjoyed the most about In My Back Yard, AUWCL's annual day of public service.

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Hear students talk about their experiences in the Program on International Organizations, Law and Diplomacy in Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland. Photographs of the World Intellectual Property Organization provided under a Creative Commons A...

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Hear students talk about their experience in the Master of Laws in Advocacy Program at AUWCL.

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AUWCL's Office of Global Opportunities connects students with opportunities to study law in some of the most fascinating parts of the world. Hear about some of our students' experiences abroad. https://www.wcl.american.edu/

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