American University Washington College of Law

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.

09/03/2026

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



Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property

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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Professor and Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman Joins a Global Conversation on Human Rights and International LawAt the Eur...
08/31/2026

Professor and Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman Joins a Global Conversation on Human Rights and International Law

At the European Parliament in Brussels, international leaders gathered to examine the human rights consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the roles of Europe and Latin America in supporting the Ukrainian people.

Prof. Grossman emphasized that the war threatens not only Ukraine, but fundamental principles of international law, including human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and self-determination.

The panel brought together voices from Europe, Latin America, and Ukraine, including European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk.

More: https://tinyurl.com/Grossman-in-Brussels

International Law at American University Washington College of Law Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the ABA Journal looks back at the evolution of legal education. From a...
08/31/2026

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the ABA Journal looks back at the evolution of legal education.

From apprenticeships and “reading the law” to today’s growing emphasis on experiential learning.

The story also highlights a distinctive chapter in that history: American University Washington College of Law was the first law school in the nation founded by women.

Read “Back to the Future: As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, old methods of training lawyers are back in style.
https://tinyurl.com/WCL-ABA-250

The American University Washington College of Law community is proud to welcome new faculty in 2026. This remarkable gro...
08/27/2026

The American University Washington College of Law community is proud to welcome new faculty in 2026. This remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals. More: https://tinyurl.com/26-27-New-Faculty

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, what role should private companies play in fighting back?In a new Was...
08/27/2026

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, what role should private companies play in fighting back?

In a new Washington Post op-ed, AUWCL Professor Gary Corn, director of the Technology, Law & Security Program and former staff judge advocate to U.S. Cyber Command, examines the government’s move to give private companies a larger role in combating cybercrime, and the legal and national security risks that come with it.

“The government needs to adapt to the reality of the evolving civilianization of the security environment,” Corn writes. “It should do so boldly, quickly, but carefully.”

Read more: tinyurl.com/Corn-Cyber

Washington Post Opinions

From possible discrimination in a civics contest and tech anxiety to international law, gun policy, and Supreme Court le...
08/25/2026

From possible discrimination in a civics contest and tech anxiety to international law, gun policy, and Supreme Court leadership, AUWCL faculty stayed busy over the summer, sharing expertise that matters. Check out their recent contributions in leading media outlets and policy forums.

Professor of Law Lise Beske in the Washington Post's "Judges accused of denying Sikh student points in national civics contest"

https://tinyurl.com/Civics-Comp-Controversy

Professor of Law Eduardo Bertoni in La Nacion's "Tecnopánico y computación cuántica"

https://tinyurl.com/Techno-Panic

Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton in NOTUS' "Trump Is Veering Toward Abandoning International Law"

https://tinyurl.com/US-International-Law

Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton in The Times' "ICC chief prosecutor dismissed over alleged sexual misconduct"

https://tinyurl.com/ICC-Prosecutor-Dismissed

Professor of Law Jeffrey Kahn on Fox 5's "DOJ Sues Montgomery County Over Guns"

https://tinyurl.com/MD-Gun-Law

Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development Daniela Kraiem in Bloomberg Law's "DOJ Honors Program Losing Luster for Law Students, Deans Say"

https://tinyurl.com/DOJ-Honors-Program

Professor of Law Steve Shapiro in Hotels Magazine's "The hotel franchise agreement helped build an industry. Is it still equitable?"

https://tinyurl.com/Hotel-Franchise-Agreement

Professor of Practice of Law Steve Wermiel in the New Yorker's "The Delusions of John Roberts"

https://tinyurl.com/Roberts-Profile

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