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American University Washington College of Law American University Washington College of Law is a leading law school preparing students to practice in all areas of the law.

Located on the NW edge of Washington, D.C., American University Washington College of Law is 20 minutes from the White House, yet set within green boundaries of a residential neighborhood. With five specialty programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News and World Report, AUWCL students receive a legal education that prepares them to tackle a breadth of challenges in Washington, D.C., throughout the country, and around the world.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and all those whose lives were forever changed that day.

We honor those who were lost, the families and loved ones who carry their memories, and the first responders and countless others whose courage and selflessness emerged in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

The National Jurist has named American University Washington College of Law a top law school for LL.M. programs, based o...
09/10/2026

The National Jurist has named American University Washington College of Law a top law school for LL.M. programs, based on several metrics including career preparedness.

AUWCL’s internationally recognized LL.M. programs welcome students from more than 50 countries each academic year and connect graduates to a global network of more than 4,000 alumni. Students learn alongside renowned faculty, explore specialized areas of law through coursework and experiential opportunities, and choose from programs designed for both domestic and international law graduates. AUWCL offers LL.M. degrees in online, hybrid, and in-person formats. More: https://nationaljurist.com/ll-m-honor-roll-law-schools-are-expanding-ll-m-offerings/

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Twenty-five years later, the impact of 9/11 continues to shape the practice of national security law.Today, AUWCL welcom...
09/09/2026

Twenty-five years later, the impact of 9/11 continues to shape the practice of national security law.

Today, AUWCL welcomed alumni Erica Bomsey ’01, Brad Brooker ’02, and Eric Johnson back to campus for a candid conversation about how 9/11 and its aftermath influenced their careers and the broader national security legal landscape. The panel also included alumna Veronica I. Miranda '95, currently the associate director of AUWCL's Technology, Law & Security (TLS) program, which presented the event along with AUWCL's Program on Law & Government.

Drawing on experience across the FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and other roles, the panelists shared insights with students about public service, career paths, and how national security law has evolved over the past 25 years.

Alex Joel, TLS senior project director, organized and moderated the event.

The AUWCL European Law Association proudly hosts Judicial Review in Europe: Recent Cases of the General Court of the Eur...
09/09/2026

The AUWCL European Law Association proudly hosts Judicial Review in Europe: Recent Cases of the General Court of the European Union on September 14. Tamara Perisin, judge of the General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union, will discuss her work, the role of the General Court, and the landmark cases shaping European Union law. RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/Judicial-Review-Europe

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It’s almost time for the AUWCL Alumni Reunion Weekend, October 9-10! Join us on campus to reconnect with classmates and ...
09/09/2026

It’s almost time for the AUWCL Alumni Reunion Weekend, October 9-10! Join us on campus to reconnect with classmates and faculty, and celebrate our alumni community. All classes are invited. Register today: tinyurl.com/2026-Alumni-Reunion
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Join the AUWCL Tech, Law & Security Program for the Fifth Annual Symposium on Cyber & International Law: Exploring the F...
09/08/2026

Join the AUWCL Tech, Law & Security Program for the Fifth Annual Symposium on Cyber & International Law: Exploring the Frontiers of Active Cyber Defense—International Law and Emerging State Practice on September 14-16. In conjunction with the Symposium, there will also be an Icebreaker & Book Talk: International Law and Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: The AI-Cyber Interplay on the evening of September 14. This event will bring together leading experts from across the globe to address this timely and important topic. RSVP Today: https://tinyurl.com/TechLawSymposium26

09/03/2026

Why go to law school in DC?

Lawyers and JD graduates choose to attend AUWCL to build a global network within close proximity to Capitol Hill and international organizations in DC.

Hear from LL.M students about why they chose to attend AUWCL and study law in the nation’s capital.

Discover more: wcl.american.edu/llm

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Professor Jamie Abrams brings her expertise on constitutional law and gender equality to Mount Vernon on September 25 as...
09/02/2026

Professor Jamie Abrams brings her expertise on constitutional law and gender equality to Mount Vernon on September 25 as part of VA250’s Constitutional Law at Mount Vernon. She’ll join leading legal scholars and practitioners for a timely conversation examining equality and the Constitution. More: https://tinyurl.com/Abrams-250

AUWCL Professor Christine Farley is taking her intellectual property expertise to Helsinki.On September 10, Professor Fa...
09/01/2026

AUWCL Professor Christine Farley is taking her intellectual property expertise to Helsinki.

On September 10, Professor Farley will participate in a seminar at Hanken School of Economics exploring the evolving landscape of design protection and the roles of copyright, trademarks, patents, and registered designs.

An internationally recognized scholar in intellectual property law, Prof. Farley is spending the fall at Hanken as the Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics, conducting research, teaching, and collaborating with scholars abroad.

Her work reflects the depth of expertise that helps make AUWCL a national leader in intellectual property law, currently ranked #6 in the nation for Intellectual Property Law by U.S. News & World Report.

Congratulations to Professor Farley on continuing to bring AUWCL scholarship to the global stage! Learn more: tinyurl.com/Farley-Hanken



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Professor Robert Goldman’s contributions to international humanitarian law have helped shape the field for decades. Now,...
09/01/2026

Professor Robert Goldman’s contributions to international humanitarian law have helped shape the field for decades. Now, a Yale Law Journal article examines his influential role in a pivotal transformation in how the laws of war came to protect individuals affected by armed conflict.

In “The Humanitarian Lawyers,” Sagnik Das traces the evolution of modern international humanitarian law and highlights Goldman’s groundbreaking work with Americas Watch in the 1980s. The article recounts how Goldman first proposed using the laws of war as a framework for addressing abuses in Central America, an approach that helped bring human rights law and the law of armed conflict into closer alignment.

A member of the American University Washington College of Law faculty since 1971, Goldman is the Louis C. James Scholar, Co-Chair of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Co-Director of the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law, and Faculty Director of the War Crimes Research Office.

Read The Humanitarian Lawyers in the Yale Law Journal: https://tinyurl.com/Goldman-Impact



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