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No. 726
American University
The Docket Apr 17, 2006
Washington College of Law
The Docket is the official bulletin of the Administrative Offices of the Washington College of Law
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to place announcements in the Docket, published each week, by
submitting text no later than noon on Thursday to docket@wcl.american.edu.
The Docket is also accessible at www.wcl.american.edu/docket/
2006 WCL Commencement
Please click on the following link to be directed to the Commencement page:
WWW.WCL.AMERICAN.EDU/COMMENCEMENT.CFM
Finally, those J.D.s who are concerned that your name might be mispronounced, please
see Associate Dean Jaffe in the Office of Student Affairs (suite 300); LLMs should
contact the International Legal Studies Program in Room 338.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
E-mail: registrar@wcl.american.edu
FALL 2006 PRE-REGISTRATION:
Fall 2006 pre-registration continues and students may continue to make course changes
and add/drop courses throughout the registration period and into the first week of classes.
(August 21-25). All second year students must take Criminal Procedure (LAW-508) and
may choose any section. Part-time second-year students must also register for section 5
of Civil Procedure I.
Sufficient spaces will be held in evening sections for part-time students through June
9th (part-time students WILL get into evening sections of their required courses). If a
class closes, it will remain closed to all except students graduating in May. That class
will remain reserved for these students through June 9th.
FALL 2006 SEMESTER
PRIORITY AND LOTTERY GROUPS
(by class as of fall 2006)
Priority Group #3 - 2nd-year part-time
Monday, April 17 12:00 noon (ID numbers ending in 3)
2:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 0)
4:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 9)
6:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 8)
Tuesday, April 18 9:00 a.m. (ID numbers ending in 7)
11:00 a.m. (ID numbers ending in 5)
1:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 6)
3:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 2)
5:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 1)
7:00 p.m. (ID numbers ending in 4)
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2006 continues and students may continue to
add/drop classes throughout the first week of classes. There is no lottery or priority
system for summer pre-registration. Schedules for summer course listings and
information may be found on-line under http://www.wcl.american.edu/registrar/summer.cfm. and
in the Registrar’s office (suite 304). Students who have stops of any kind will be unable
to register unless they clear these stops.
WCL students may register for any of the Human Rights Academy, International
Arbitration and Environmental Law seminars on-line, as well as the other summer
courses (the only exception are the classes taught in Spanish).
SPRING EXAMINATION PERIOD: The spring 2006 examination period will begin
on Monday, May 1st and run through Saturday, May 13t. Registrar’s office hours will be
extended during this time and will be posted on our web site and in our office.
EXAMINATION DEFERRAL REQUESTS: Requests for examination deferrals are
due by April 28, 2006. Copies of the examination schedule are available in the WCL
Registrar’s office, Room 304 and on our web site at
http://www.wcl.american.edu/registrar/exam_info.cfm. Faculty policy for examination
deferral is include on the form and is printed in the WCL catalog.
ANONYMOUS GRADING NUMBERS: All students must use anonymous grading
numbers, and not names, on all school examinations. These are available on
https://my.american.edu/ under Personal Links at the bottom (WCL Anonymous Grading
Number). Students may also find previous semesters’ grading numbers there.
Attention Maryland Bar Applicants: You must submit your Pre-Legal Certificate to
your undergraduate institution. WCL Registrar’s Office does not certify
pre-legal education. Please read all instructions carefully. You are responsible for
requesting a final transcript to be sent to the MD Bar.
Attention Bar Exam Applicants: Anyone needing certification to submit with your bar
exam application, please request as soon as possible. (in most states, applying early
means avoiding late fees) Please be sure to carefully read all instructions before filing
your bar exam applications. Each state has different requirements and procedures.
Go to barexam.org to find your state’s exam instructions, requirements, deadlines, and
fees.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE HOURS FOR SPRING 2006 SEMESTER
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To make other arrangements or schedule appointments outside regular office hours,
please call 202-274-4080.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Writing Competitions: For all writing competitions, please click on the following
link:
http://www.wcl.american.edu/studentaffairs/writing.cfm
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY SERVICES
Sherry Weaver, Director – (202) 274-4032 – Suite 300 – sweaver@wcl.american.edu
Hours: 10:00 am-6:00pm
OFFICE OF THE DEAN & OFFICE OF DIVERSITY SERVICES
PRESENT
Dean’s Diversity Council Speaker Series Spring Luncheon
Featuring
T HE H ONORABLE R OBERT M. B ELL
Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland
SPEAKING ON
“JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE”
T U E S D A Y , A P R I L 18 , 2006
12:00 P M – 2:00 P M
6TH FLOOR STUDENT LOUNGE
RSVP REQUIRED by Monday, April 17, 2006
diversity@wcl.american.edu š Phone: (202) 274‐4032
STUFF ON THE TABLE
CROWELL & MORING DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP—DEADLINE, 4/21
[WCL student Candace Gomez won this scholarship last year.]
AEF COMMUNITY SERVICE & ANHEUSER-BUSCH
NORMAN Y. MINETA SCHOLARSHIP—DEADLINE, 4/21
The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association, Greenberg Student Writing Competition
Submission deadline 6/15/2006
Equal Justice Society, Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship
Fellowship period 9/6/06-8/31/07 Submission deadline 5/1/06
The Minority Caucus, Richard D. Hailey ATLA Law Student Scholarship
Submission deadline
National Black Prosecutors Association
23rd Annual Conference—7/9/06-7/16/06
DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar Law Student Diversity Scholarship for 2Ls
Submission deadline 8/1/06
The Black Women’s Bar Assoc. of Suburban MD, Inc., Annual Book Scholarship
Submission deadline 6/5/06
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
GRADUATING STUDENTS - EXIT INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
If you were unable to attend our April 11 exit session the requirement can be completed
on line at the Direct Loan Servicing site http://www.dlssonlin.com/index.asp even though
you may also have AU School As Lender (FFEL) loans through Citibank. Submit a copy of
the completed Exit Interview Sheet to this office by May 1. You can also pick up a general
information packet on managing your loans from the office. Contact us if you have questions
regarding the process.
Note: A web cast of the ‘Q’ and ‘A’ section of the Exit Counseling session will be on our
website within the next few days.
Special Note on Loan Consolidation: Consolidate with your lender now! A web
cast of our March 23 Loan Consolidation Session is on the Financial Aid website.
Check it out. An updated handout will be available in the office and online shortly.
Bar Study Loans
Loans up to $15,000 are available through private lenders. Apply directly to the lender of
your choice using the Alternative Loan information sheet on our website or in the office.
(Note: most lenders require a prior relationship for consideration.)
End of Year Alert
Please check with the office to claim your private loan check if you applied for funds late
in the year. Checks will be returned after May 1.
Dean’s Fellows - Last Day to Work
Employment for the school year ends as of the last day of classes – April 24.
Summer Aid
Applications for summer aid are available on line and in the office. File the application
for aid to meet enrollment costs or to work as a Summer Research Assistant. Application
deadline: May 1.
Special Notice ~Summer Research Assistants
If you plan to work as a summer Research Assistant you must apply for summer financial
aid. File your FAFSA and the standard WCL application not later than May1. Summer
positions will be offered under the Federal Work-Study program and eligibility for
federal support must be determined. Your appointment will be delayed if application
data is not on file. Contact the office for details
2006-07 Financial Aid Decisions
Academic year awards will be made after grades for the spring term have been recorded.
Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements must be satisfied before aid
can be renewed. Decisions are generally available by mid June and will be posted on
my.american.edu.
Alert - 2006-07 Private/Supplemental Loans – Hold for Now
With introduction of the new federal Graduate PLUS loan we are recommending Grad
PLUS as the preferred loan for supplemental funding. Private (commercial) loans will
still be available and may continue to be best for some.
With Grad PLUS you will have -
the benefit of a fixed interest rate
the option of consolidating it with your other federal loans, and a
less stringent credit requirement.
You must file a FAFSA to apply and a 3% origination fee reducing the amount disbursed
is charged - some lenders are offering paybacks.
The Grad PLUS is effective as of July 1. We are awaiting guidance from the Department
of Education on when processing can begin but expect full implementation by our
established private loan application deadline. Hold your application until you hear
further from us. It should be noted that this applies to loans for the academic year and
not to loans for the summer enrollment period. Summer borrowers will have to secure
supplemental funding through conventional private loan sources and are advised to
request “summer only” loan assistance. Check with the office for details. We will keep
you posted.
2006 – 2007 Grant Applicants - Reminder Notice
Verification Worksheet/Supplemental Information Forms and tax returns are due May 1.
Change in Loan Disbursements
Effective with summer, all financial aid will be posted directly to your student account.
Make sure your file requirements are satisfied in time to ensure quick refund and access
to money for living expenses.
Outside Scholarships
Information regarding the following outside scholarship opportunities has been received.
New this week.
• Crowell& Moring Diversity in the Legal Profession Scholarship. Deadline: April
21, 2006.
• University of Manchester School of Law Postgraduate Law Scholarships.
Deadline: April 28, 2006
• Montgomery County Women’s Bar Foundation Scholarship Award. Deadline:
May 31, 2006.
• Law Student Diversity Scholarship. Applications accepted through August 1,
2006. Apply at www.dri.org.
• Alabama Law Foundation Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship for Alabama residents.
Apply at www.alfinc.org. Deadline: June 2, 2006.
• Attorney – CPA Foundation Scholarships. Deadline: April 30, 2006.
• Northwestern University School of Law Scholarships for LLM study in taxation.
Contact the Graduate Tax Program at www.law.northwestern.edu for additional
information.
• Hudson County (NJ) Bar Association Scholarship for county residents. Deadline:
April 30, 2006.
• Essex County (NJ) Bar Association Biunno Scholarship for students with
disabilities. Deadline: May 12, 2006.
• Erie County (PA) Bar Association Scholarship for (rising) second and third year
students. Deadline: July 7, 2006.
• Atlantic County (NJ) Bar Association Vincent S. Haneman-Joseph B. Perskie
Memorial Foundation Scholarship. Deadline: May 1, 2006.
• Federal Circuit Bar Association Giles S. Rich Memorial Scholarship. Deadline:
April 28, 2006
Feel free to check the Outside Scholarship Binder for other scholarship opportunities.
Check with the office prior to your departure to be sure your file is complete for next
year.
~~ Best wishes for success on your exams and for a pleasant summer ~~
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Suite 515 - Phone: 202-274-4099 - Email: publicinterest@wcl.american.edu
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention 3Ls – It’s Not Too Late to Turn in Pro Bono Honors Pledge Hours! Although the
deadline has passed for inclusion in the Peter M. Cicchino Public Service Awards Dinner, you
can still turn in pro bono hours in time for the graduation bulletin listing provided you get them in
no later than Friday, April 14th. Questions? Email publicinterest@wcl.american.edu.
DON’T MISS OUT ON OPPORTUNITIES! JOIN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ANNOUNCEMENTS
LISTSERV
An interactive listserv for all students interested in posting or receiving emails from student
groups regarding public interest programming and events. To subscribe to the listserv, send an
email to listserv@listserv.american.edu. Leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the
message, type “subscribe pi_wcl” without the quotes.
FUNDING FOR PUBLIC INTEREST WORK
Copies of application materials for the following are available on the resource table outside
the Office of Public Interest in Suite 515.
Summer Fellowship: The South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C. is seeking
applicants for its 2006 Summer Fellowship program. Fellowships from $500-$1550 are given to
law students doing summer work at local public interest agencies for the benefit of the South
Asian and greater community. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 29, 2006.
Scholarship to Assist w/Law School Education: The Montgomery County Women’s Bar
Foundation is offering scholarships to assist law students in funding their educations. Applicants
are selected based on community service, academic standing and financial need. Awards range
from $1,000 to $3,500. Application deadline is May 31, 2006.
The Frederick B. Abramson Public Interest Fellowship Award is a fellowship for up to
$10,000 awarded to one or more graduating law students, judicial law clerks, or practicing
attorneys wishing to work in public interest law. The recipients must exemplify Fred Abramson's
commitment to the use of law to advance the community and public interest by committing to at
least one year's employment with a not-for-profit organization in the District of Columbia.
Application materials must be received on or before August 21, 2006 and are available online
at http://www.abramsonfoundation.org/fellowship/index.shtml.
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS & CONTINUING LEGAL
EDUCATION
Phone 202.274.4075 Fax 202.274.4079
Jennifer Dabson • Director; Natasha Rennie • Assistant Director
E-mail: secle@wcl.american.edu; Website www.wcl.american.edu/secle
WCL Students are invited to attend the majority of the events at no charge but
Please register ahead of time.
WELCOME TO FOUNDER’S CELEBRATION 2006!
We invite you to explore some of the most important legal issues facing the nation and
the world today.
Founders’ Celebration 2006
Events for the week beginning April 17, 2006
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW
OFFICE OF THE DEAN & OFFICE OF DIVERSITY SERVICES
PRESENT
Dean’s Diversity Council Speaker Series Spring Luncheon
Featuring
T HE H ONORABLE R OBERT M. B ELL
Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland
SPEAKING ON
“J U D I C I A L I N D E P EN D E N C E ”
T U E S D A Y , A P R I L 18, 2006
12:00 P M – 2:00 P M
TH
6 FLOOR STUDENT LOUNGE
COVERING:
THE HIDDEN ASSAULT ON OUR CIVIL RIGHTS
A presentation and book signing
by
KENJI YOSHINO
PROFESSOR OF LAW & DEPUTY DEAN FOR
INTELLECTUAL LIFE YALE LAW SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
4:30 PM –6:00PM
Room 600
Followed by a reception
American University Washington College of Law
&
National Institute of Military Justice
present
CIVILIAN DEFENSE COUNSEL TRYING COURTS-MARTIAL IN COMBAT CONDITIONS
Thursday, April 20, 2006
11:30 am – 2:30 pm, including lunch
Room 101
The United States of Appeals for the Armed Forces
will hear the following case at WCL
as part of the Court’s “Project Outreach” Program
United States v. Stanley E. Edmond, No. 03-0086/AR
Counsel for Appellant: Captain Scott T. Ayers, JA, U.S. Army
Counsel for Appellee: Captain Mason S. Weiss, JA, U.S. Army
Thursday, April 20, 2006
2:15 pm
Room 603
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW
Presents
R A C E : L A W , C U L T U R E A N D P O L I C Y
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2006
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ROOM 603
Followed by Reception
DEAN CLAUDIO GROSSMAN AND THE WCL COMMUNITY
CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO A PRESENTATION
BY
J UDGE L UZIUS W ILDHABER P RESIDENT OF THE E UROPEAN C OURT OF
H UMAN R IGHTS (ECHR)
on
“THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN
RIGHTS”
With an introduction by
H O N . S T EP H E N B R EY E R
A S S O C I A T E J U S T I CE , S U P R E ME C O U R T
OF THE UNITED STATES
Friday, April 21, 2006
Presentation 5:30 pm
Reception 6:30 pm
Founders’ Celebration 2006
UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS
April 26 Women and the Law Leadership Luncheon Honoring Edna Ruth
Vincent, WCL ’89, Principal Attorney, Colten Cummins Watson
& Vincent P.C.
April 26 Challenges Facing the Caribbean and Prospects for the Future
April 27 Lessons from NAFTA –Trade in the Americas: What Can Latin
America Learn from NAFTA?
April 27 Legal English Graduation
April 28 Reception for Perry Wallace
April 28 Humphrey Fellowship Program Certificate Ceremony
FOR FULL LISTING OF FOUNDERS’ CELEBRATION 2006 EVENTS
PLEASE VISIT WWW.WCL.AMERICAN.EDU/SECLE
ACADEMY ON HUMAN RIGHTS
ACADEMY ON HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMER PROGRAM: REGISTRATION
FOR WCL STUDENTS IS NOW OPEN!
WCL students can now register for the Summer Program of the Academy on Human
Rights and Humanitarian Law, which will take place May 30-June 16, 2006. There is
no application for WCL students – just register as you would for any other classes.
The Academy Summer Program is the only intensive, three week program in the world to
offer human rights courses in both English and Spanish. Every year the Academy hosts
over 25 visiting world-renowned scholars and activists who teach courses on topics
including regional human rights approaches; the United Nations; international criminal
tribunal; human rights and development; women’s rights; terrorism and human rights;
international humanitarian law; and much more. As a Graduate Certificate Program, the
program is open to lawyers, professionals in the human rights field, and law students,
who can earn up to seven credits toward their degree. This year’s program will take
place May 30-June 16, 2006. For more information on the Academy, including the
annual Human Rights Award competition and Human Rights Month, please visit our
website at http://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/summer.cfm contact Meredith Fox at
hracademy@wcl.american.edu, by phone at 202-274-4070.
SUMMER PROGRAM FACULTY HIGHLIGHT: LEO ZWAAK
Leo Zwaak is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM)
and University Lecturer, Utrecht University. Professor Zwaak is currently involved in
two projects: the Digest of Strasbourg Case-Law Relating to the European Convention on
Human Rights and the Council of Europe and Gross and Systematic Violations of Human
Rights in Europe: the Case of Turkey. The Digest project (in cooperation with Council of
Europe, Directorate of Human Rights; Professor P. van Dijk, co-editor) is designed to
meet the needs of all those who are required to be, or have an interest in becoming,
familiar with the case-law of the organs of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The present project is an up-date of a six-volume publication on the case-law of the
European Commission and Court of Human Rights, covering the period from 1955 to
1996. The Digest is regularly updated. The second project addresses the question of
whether the mechanisms under the European Convention on Human Rights will be
effective in case of gross and systematic violations of human rights. The case of Turkey
shows that the present mechanism lacks effectiveness when dealing with gross violations.
Professor Zwaak received his LLM from Utrecht University. Prof. Zwaak will be
teaching “European Human Rights Law” at the 2006 Academy Summer Program. It is
a two credit course and will be held May 30-June 16, 2006 from 2:30-4:20 pm. For more
details about this class and others during the Summer Program, please visit our website at
http://www.wcl.american.edu/humright/hracademy/courses.cfm.
INTER-AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION
Call for LLM Students to be Judges!
The Competition, one of the only trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) human
rights moot court competitions in the world, is in desperate need of BILINGUAL
attorneys to participate in the biggest Competition to date! The Competition brings
together nearly 200 students and over 100 attorneys from all over the world for a week of
tough competition (and great fun) at WCL in late May, 2006. LLM students with a
background in public international law are eligible to be judges. The Competition
will take place from May 21-26, 2006. For more information, please contact Shazia
Anwar, Competition Coordinator, at iamoot@wcl.american.edu or 202.274.4215.
CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOOKING FOR INTERESTING HUMAN RIGHTS WORK?
THE CENTER IS SEEKING A 20 HR/WK SUMMER DEAN’S FELLOW!
The Center is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team this summer with the
opportunity to continue into the Fall. The Dean’s Fellow will provide support to our
many fun events and interesting projects, including the Center Summer Picnic, the annual
Human Rights Film Series, and other upcoming projects for the Fall. The Fellow will also
assist with marketing Center events, managing the Center listserve, and helping to create
innovative new programming. This is a great opportunity to get involved in human rights
work at WCL.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and
proven interest in human rights issues are essential. A 20hr/wk commitment is preferred.
We are a fast-paced office, but we always have fun! To Apply: Please submit a cover
letter, resume, and writing sample to Hadar Harris at humlaw@wcl.american.edu.
Indicate that you are applying for the Center’s Dean’s Fellow position in the subject line
of the email. DEADLINE EXTENDED – APPLICATIONS NOW DUE AT 5:00PM
APRIL 21st
INTERESTED IN HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION?
JOIN THE GENOCIDE TEACHING PROJECT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
DEADLINE EXTENDED – APPLICATIONS NOW DUE APRIL 21st
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law invites motivated students to apply
for a leadership position on the Genocide Teaching Project Council. Council members
will oversee the administration, development, and implementation of the Genocide
Teaching Project for 2006-2007, including the possible expansion of the project into
other areas of human rights education.
Responsibilities:
• Establishing relationships with DC schools interested in the Genocide Teaching Project
• Securing classrooms within these schools where lesson plans can be taught
• Expanding the existing lesson plan and developing new subjects for the curriculum
• Encouraging WCL students (especially 1Ls) to participate in the Genocide Teaching
Project
• A minimum one-year commitment with the possibility of limited additional summer
responsibilities
Qualifications:
• Proven commitment to human rights work and social activism
• Interest in educating youth about human rights issues
• Prior participation in the Genocide Teaching Project is preferred (but not required)
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter explaining 1) your interest in the
position, 2) what you hope to gain from this opportunity and 3) what you can contribute
to the project. Send applications to the Center at humlaw@wcl.american.edu with “GTP
Council Application” in the subject line. Applications are due at 5pm on FRIDAY,
APRIL 21st
GET UPDATES ON WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE CENTER AND AROUND
TOWN: JOIN THE CENTER’S LISTSERV!
Keep up-to-date on human rights events, activities, and resources at WCL and in the
community by joining the Center's group email list! You will receive occasional updates
(maximum one per week) from the Center about human rights goings-on right in your
inbox. To subscribe, send an email to chrhlupdate-request@wcl.american.edu. Please
leave the subject line BLANK and in the body of the message write SUBSCRIBE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HUMAN RIGHTS COFFEE HOUR
Help build a human rights community while enjoying free coffee, donuts and bagels
Every Wednesday Morning, 8:30-10am, 6th Floor Student Lounge
Action for Human Rights sponsors early morning coffee hours for students, faculty and
staff interested in human rights to come and share fair trade coffee and tea, bagels and
donuts, ideas and inspiration. The weekly Coffee Hours provide a forum for
announcements (at 8:50am & 9:30am), recruitment, campaign information – and a great
place to get to know others interested in human rights. Come join us every Wednesday
throughout the semester in the 6th floor Student Lounge (behind the cafeteria). Everyone
is welcome, and the coffee is delicious!
AHR is trying to make Coffee Hour as eco-friendly as possible and is selling $5 “Human
Rights Begin with Breakfast” mugs!
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EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Room 413 (202) 274-4200 www.wcl.american.edu/externship
externship@wcl.american.edu
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
Many employers have recently contacted the Externship Office indicating that they are
looking for externs for the summer. To view these employers, please go to the Externship
Database, which is now searchable based on employers who have recently contacted us
looking for externs. Most employers do not contact us when opportunities are available.
Please do not limit yourself to those that have, or you will miss hundreds of
opportunities. Please contact the Externship Office for the database username and
password (different from OCS’s e-campus recruiter password!).
NEW Externship Opportunities:
Interested in housing issues?
The Mississippi Center for Justice has opened an office in Biloxi Mississippi to
focus on issues involving housing, zoning and real estate to assist the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. For more information, please see the database or contact the
Externship Office. Field Placement is in Mississippi.
National Housing Law Project: The Washington, DC office is looking for
externs to assist with advancing housing justice for low-income people through
advocacy and policy work.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Representation:
Office of Military Commissions, Office of the Chief Defense Counsel: Externs
would assist in researching and preparing motions involving complex issues of
international human rights and United States Constitutional law. Students would
be expected to spend significant time studying the various Geneva Conventions
and other treaties which may apply. Finally, the students would assist with
unclassified discovery and prepare this case for trial. While not required, travel is
a possibility including trips to Guantanamo Bay. Based on the nature of this
particular case there may be an opportunity for students to serve as trial assistants
during the proceedings.
SUMMER EXTERNSHIP SEMINARS:
In order to receive credit for your externship field placement, you must be enrolled in an
externship seminar. You can register through my.american.edu at any time. The schedule
of summer externship seminars is posted on the Externship Program bulletin board
(outside of room 413), as well as on the course information page. Please come by to see
what seminar best fits your schedule and interests.
Long-Distance Seminar: If you plan on participating in an externship in another state or
country this summer, you must register for the Long-Distance Externship Seminar
(LAW-769-009).
FALL EXTERNSHIP SEMINARS:
Please view the list of courses available on the WCL Course Information page, or on the
Externship Program bulletin board to view fall Externship seminars. To learn more about
specific courses, you may wish to view the syllabi that a specific professor used in past
semesters. To do so, please go to “previous” in the course information page, and select a
past semester.
EVENING EXTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE: A number of organizations offering
flexible hours have contacted our office. Please select the evening hour search criteria on
the Externship Database to view these opportunities.
INDIVIDUAL EXTERNSHIP COUNSELING
Avis Sanders, Director of the Externship Program, is available for one-on-one
counseling. Email externship@wcl.american.edu or call (202) 274-4200 for an
appointment.
For more information, contact Meadow Wirick, Program Assistant, at (202) 274-4200 or
externship@wcl.american.edu. Students are welcome to come by the office during office
hours. Evening appointments are available for evening students.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
As many of you know there is one elevator which serves the 3C level of the WCL garage.
This elevator is also the principle means for making deliveries and moving items back
and forth through the building. When being used in such a fashion the elevator is taken
“off-line” and is not accessible, which at times leaves people waiting on the 3C garage
level.
In order to reduce the wait time at the 3C level an intercom system has been installed
between 3C and the security desk. If the elevator button does not light up in 3C
(signifying that the elevator is off-line) the intercom can be used to contact security.
Security will locate the elevator as quickly as possible and send it to 3C. If the elevator
button on 3C lights up and stays lit the elevator is on its way.
We hope this service will facilitate those who use this elevator.
PENCE LAW LIBRARY
http://library.wcl.american.edu
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 am*
Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm*
Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm*
Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 am*
The library is open two additional hours beyond the posted closing times for registered WCL students with law school IDs. Only
security personnel are available in the library and there are no library services during extended hours. Registered WCL students with
IDs may also use the library beginning at 6:00 am, but must first register with the Facilities Office in Room 383, 202-274-4008.
Reminder about Early Access to the Library WCL students may use the Library
beginning at 6 am every morning, AFTER registering with the Facilities Office in Room
383.
Library Hours and Access During Reading Period and Exams Beginning April 25
the Library will be open to WCL and AU students, faculty and alumni and closed to the
general public. Our hours will be 24/7 from April 25 at 8 am until 6pm on Saturday, May
13. More information on hours and access is on the Library website at
http://library.wcl.american.edu/hours.master.php#47
Need Help Researching Your Paper? Are You Positive You Used The BEST
Sources and Research Techniques? Come to the Reference Desk! An experienced
professional librarian is available to assist you from 10 am to 9 pm Monday through
Thursday, Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from Noon to 5 pm and Sunday from
Noon to 6 pm. Don’t miss out on a very valuable resource! Can’t come in? Email us at
relib@wcl.american.edu or contact Susan Lewis-Somers, Associate Director for Public
services at 202-274-4330.
A limited number of carrels are available for reservation at the Circulation Desk.
Food and personal items, including lamps, are not permitted in carrels and will be
removed by library personnel periodically throughout the semester. Library chairs
may also NOT be reserved. Questions or concerns should be directed to Adeen Postar
at apostar@wcl.american.edu.
Please be a good library citizen and keep your personal conversations in the library to a
minimum and do not use your cell phone in the library. Your fellow students are
studying! Use one of our group study rooms for collaborative learning and
conversations; you can sign up for one at the Circulation Desk. Do not leave your
laptop or any valuable personal item unattended on a library table or carrel for any
period of time.
There are only about 2 weeks until Reading Period! Want to limber up with a few
practice exams before your finals? Find past exams given by your professor or given for
the same class by another professor at http://library.wcl.american.edu/exams . If the
exam you want requires a password, ask for it from your professor.
Are you looking for a publication for your paper or article? The Library has a
subscription with ExpressO and we fund electronic submissions (not paper) for all
students. If you submit a paper to ExpressO be sure and use your “official” WCL email
address or you will be billed directly. Take a look at the site at
http://law.bepress.com/expresso/ for more information and contact Adeen Postar at
apostar@wcl.american.edu for an in-depth overview of the site and the ins and outs of
submitting your paper via ExpressO.
Good Luck on Exams!
WAR CRIMES RESEARCH OFFICE
The WCRO serves as a source of expertise in humanitarian and international criminal law
for selected international organizations. In the past year, for example, the office
undertook international law research projects for the International Criminal Court, the
Special Court for Sierra Leone and the Special Panels for Serious Crimes in East Timor.
We also speak at conferences on humanitarian law and international criminal law issues,
and publish regularly on the development of international criminal jurisprudence.
The War Crimes Research Office of American University Washington College of
Law presents
Justice and Accountability in Serbia and Montenegro with Andrej Nosov; Executive
Director, Youth Initiative for Human Rights
Former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic died in March before the end of his trial for
genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. With the region still sharply divided
over his legacy, will there ever be a full reckoning of atrocities committed in the former
Yugoslavia?
The Youth Initiative is one of the few Serbian civil society organizations campaigning for
increased accountability for war crimes. Come hear its director discuss their
groundbreaking work on this and other pressing issues, and learn how you can get
involved.
Part of the WCRO War Crimes Speakers Series
Monday, April 17, 2006 12:00 - 1:30 pm 4910 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 16
Light refreshments will be served!
WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL LAW PROGRAM
New Student Group Officers!
Congratulations! WILP is always excited to work with student groups in co-sponsoring
and planning events that address gender and women’s rights. We can assist with planning
and promotion of events and activities and look forward to working with you in the
coming academic year. Please contact April Fehling, Program Coordinator, for more
information at afehling@wcl.american.edu
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
The SBA Budget Meeting for Fall 2006 Budgets is this Tuesday, April 18 at 10:10
pm in Room 101. This is the meeting where student organizations can come to appeal
the decisions made by the SBA Finance Committee. To schedule your organization for
the Agenda, please contact Sum Mehrnama by e-mail at
smehrnama@yahoo.com by Monday, April 17.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Society
Congratulations to Sebastian Astrada and Whitney Robinson who made it to the final
round at the national ABA Representation in Mediation Competition in Atlanta last
week! This was the first year that WCL entered this competition. We will be sending
teams to both next year's regional ABA Negotiations Competition and regional
Representation in Mediation Competition. The ADR Society will be hosting an intra-
school negotiations competition in September to select teams for both competitions.
Please watch out for more information or email debraberman@gmail.com with questions.
BLSA
presents Bar Week:
Tuesday, April 18th: PMBR "Bar Exam Mythbusters" Room 602 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 20th: Black Women's Bar Association “How to Pass the Bar
Examination”
Room 600 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments served at both events!!!
BLSA PRESENTS OPEN MIC NIGHT 2006 . "ROCK THE MIC!" Open Mic Night
will be held on April 20, 2006 from 8 PM to Midnight in the 6th Floor Student Lounge.
Come join us for a night of music, poetry, and karaoke, and for a chance to win great
door and raffle prizes including an iPOD Shuffle! Admission is $5 in advance (tickets
will be available in the lobby from 9 AM to 6 PM from Monday, April 17 to Thursday,
April 20) and $7 at the door. Food and drinks will be served. ALL PROCEEDS
BENEFIT THE BLSA/ MARSHALL-BRENNAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. For
more information contact: blsa@wcl.american.edu.
BLSA will also be holding a Bake Sale from April 17 to April 20 and a Smoothie Sale
on April 20 to benefit the BLSA Marshall-Brennan Scholarship Program. Stop by
the table and help send a DC Public High School Student to College. Anyone interested
in donated baked goods for the Bake Sale should contact Ogo Ekwuabu at
oe3839a@american.edu.
Business Law Brief
The Business Law Brief is now accepting applications for the Junior Editor position
during the 2006-2007 academic year. Applications can be picked up outside of Room
615. The Brief is a student-run publication devoted to articles discussing the synergy
between the legal profession and the business world. 1Ls, 2Ls, or part-time 3Ls with or
without business experience are encouraged to apply! *** Applications are due on
Friday, April 28 *** Look for details about our information session in the lobby. Please
email businesslawbrief-managing-editor@wcl.american.edu with any questions
Christian Legal Society
End of the Year Celebration Potluck - Tues, April 18, 12pm-1pm, Room 627
Please join the Christian Legal Society for our end of the year celebration potluck! All
are welcome. Bring something to share! Contact tritiayuen@gmail.com for more
information.
Criminal Law Brief
Are you interested in joining WCL'S newest student publication, the Criminal Law Brief?
The Criminal Law Brief (CLB) is accepting applications for membership. Student
members of the CLB will be responsible for editing articles chosen for publication and
assisting in the publication of each issue. Additionally, as CLB staff members, students
will be required to submit a short paper of publishable quality, as well as participate in
regular office hours and support other projects as necessary during their tenure. There
will be opportunities for student staff to publish in the CLB.
How to apply to the CLB: All interested WCL students are encouraged to apply for
membership to the CLB. We are looking for staff members able to make a commitment
for the 2006-2007 academic year. The CLB will be actively working on publication this
summer as well.
Applications for membership will include: 1. A resume; 2. A statement of interest
which must address your availability over the summer and what your summer
commitments are, your commitments and involvement with other WCL organizations
during the 2006-2007 academic year, your year in school and why you are interested in
joining the Criminal Law Brief.; 3. A short, original writing sample. The writing
sample should be 4-6 pages in length, Times New Roman 12, double-spaced, including
footnotes as necessary, and should be on any topic of interest to you that is related to
criminal law. The sample may be an essay or legal writing sample, but should
substantively address your subject matter as well as demonstrate your writing skills.; 4.
Please put your name in the header of each page of the statement of interest and the
writing sample.
Completed applications are due no later than 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 18 and should be
emailed to: wcl.clb@gmail.com. Please put “staff application” in the subject line.
Equal Justice Foundation
2007- EJF is now looking to fill the following committee chair positions for the 2006-
2007 year. Duties and responsibilities include:
ALUMNI RELATIONS Coordinate with Office of Alumni Relations to contact WCL
alumni about EJF events;
DATE AUCTION Secure venue and emcee Solicit volunteers to act as “dates”;
EVENT PLANNING Set up for and oversee operation of silent and live auctions Design
bid book and PowerPoint slides;
FINANCE Handle financial operations of all EJF events;
GRANT SELECTION Participate in grant award process;
OFF-CAMPUS Coordinate volunteers to solicit donations from local businesses (Every
2006 recipient and 2007 applicant must volunteer for this committee);
ON-CAMPUS
Coordinate volunteers to solicit donations from students, faculty and staff Organize bake
sales and other on-campus fundraising events Recruit faculty auctioneers;
PUBLICITY
Work with sponsoring committees to publicize all EJF events; this includes use of
posters, web announcements, other means of mass communication, and web
maintenance;
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Solicit “big ticket” and corporate donations Apply for
additional/alternative sources of funding Facilitate the Hogan and Hartson Challenge;
TREASURER Handle EJF budget and all refunds.
For more information or to apply, contact Lyndsey Ray at lyndsey.ray@gmail.com
Health Law and Justice
On Wednesday April 19, Health Law and Justice will host a practitioners’ luncheon
featuring Michael Cook a partner at Baker & McKenzie. This will be a small lunch to
allow for intimate conversation and as many student questions as possible. It will be a
great opportunity to network with a practicing health lawyer and learn more about the
world of health law. Space is limited to 15 students. Lunch will not be pizza. If you
would like to attend, you **must RSVP to hlji_wcl@yahoo.com.** Please also email
any questions to this address. We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you
there! Professional Attire (business casual) requested.
Health Law & Justice Happy Hour at Guapo’s (Tenleytown) April 19 at 5:30 p.m.
until at least 7:30 p.m. Please join us for Happy Hour to meet and network with others
who are interested in health law and to celebrate the completion of the 2005-2006 school
year! This is an informal gathering just to get together with likeminded people and have
some fun. Email hlji_wcl@yahoo.com with questions. Hope to see you there!
Latino/a Law Student Association*
Reproductive Rights: Exploring Experiences and Attitudes amongst Latinas
Wednesday, April 19, 12-1:20pm Room 601 Lunch will be served – Mediterranean
sandwiches. Please join us for a thought provoking presentation and discussion on the
unique experience of Latinas in the reproductive rights movement. We will explore the
unique experience of Latinas’ and how historical and cultural issues play a role in the
community’s access to and involvement with reproductive justice.
Panelists include: * Ederlina Co, NARAL Pro-Choice America; * Angela Hooton,
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health; * Aimee Thorne-Thomsen, Pro-Choice
Public Education Policy
*Co-sponsored by Law Students for Choice and the Latino/a Law Student Association
The Modern American
Call for Class Papers- The Modern American, WCL’s publication dedicated to diversity
and the law, is expanding to promote publication opportunities for WCL students.
Many law professors now require class papers instead of exams in complex theory
courses. The paper length requirements (10-45 pages double spaced including
footnotes) as well as the conversational tone and reader-friendly citations conform easily
to our publication standards. We believe that issues of race, gender, class, religion, and
sexuality are pervasive throughout all legal fields and we welcome class papers from all
classes so long as the scope of the paper includes an aspect of diversity.
We welcome and encourage diversity in ideology and politics. Submissions will be
considered for publication in the Fall 2006 issue or Spring 2007 issues. If your paper
covers a cutting edge issue confronting the African American community, we will also
consider your submission for publication in our special Summer 2006 issue dedicated to
the 10th Annual Sylvania Woods Conference on African Americans and the law.
For more information, please see our publication on the stands and check out our website
at http://wcl.american.edu/modernamerican/. Submissions should be emailed in Word
format to tma@wcl.american.edu.
Recruitment - The Modern American, WCL’s publication dedicated to diversity issues
and the law, is accepting applications for junior staff members, staff writers, articles
editors, a marketing editor, and a publication and design editor.
Applications are available on our website’s homepage at
http://wcl.american.edu/modernamerican/ and are due by Tuesday, April 18th at 6:00
pm (please note new application deadline). Completed applications can be emailed to
tma@wcl.american.edu or dropped off in mailbox 1P in the SBA Lounge on the 5th floor.
We will make offers within 24 hours of the application deadline and will require a
commitment before reading week begins. Please email tma@wcl.american.edu if you
have any questions regarding the application process.
Moot Court Honor Society
Congratulations to the following team members who competed this past weekend!!! The
Evidence Team of Rishi Bagga and Melissa Troiano advanced to the semi-final round of
their competition. The Criminal Procedure Team of Ryan Wolfe and Megan Sheib also
made it to the final four of their competition, advancing to the semi-final round. The
Space Law Team of Amy Stanley and Juliette Niehuss placed fourth overall and had the
third best brief.
Congratulations to the newly elected 2006-2007 Moot Court Honor Society Executive
Board!!! President: Paul Stern; Vice President: Jen Slagle; Interschool Director: Bobby
Mullins; Team Directors: Jamie Hoag and Vincent Hull; Secretary: Molly Hostetler;
Budget Director: Maurissa Jones; First Year Competition Directors: Candace Gomez
and Patrisha Gijerina First Amendment Competition Directors: Akbar Siddiqui and
Vashti Mercado; SQT Competition Directors: Gwen McKee and Maureen Dollinger;
National High School Competition Directors: Myra Wilder and Safura Saeed; First
Amendment Problem Drafters: Erin Overturf and Jimmy Qaqundah; High School
Problem Drafter: Susrut Carpenter.
Current team members must turn in their credit forms to the Moot Court Office or
Registrar by April 17th to receive credit.
Poverty Law Society
Working and Poor in America- On April 19th, from 12-2 p.m. in room 401, the
Poverty Law Society will host Sylvia Allegretto, Ph.D., economist at the Economic
Policy Institute to speak to the WCL community about her book, The State of Working
America. Dr. Allegretto will present a fascinating and riveting description of the
economics of rising poverty and inequality in the United States, and the current situation
of the working poor. Lunch provided! We hope to see you there!
Poverty Law Society Looking for Members! Interested in poverty issues? The Poverty
Law Society is a newborn WCL society that is eagerly seeking new members interested
in poverty alleviation and working with and for the poor. Our mission is to raise
awareness of domestic poverty issues in the WCL community and encourage all students,
no matter their career path, to believe that they can make a difference in the fight against
poverty. You are needed! If interested, please contact Mary Ashby Brown at
mashbybrown@yahoo.com.
IN SEARCH OF…
Professor Guttman is looking for a research Assistant for the Summer 2006. Students
interested in Commercial Law and Securities Law, specifically Uniform Commercial
Code Articles 2,3,4,4A,5,and 8 and Securities Regulations with strong research skills are
invited to apply. This opportunity may be extended to the Fall Semester of 2006.
Please submit your resume, a copy of your transcript, a writing sample and a cover letter
to Prof. Guttman’s mailbox in room 465 or to his Administrative Assistant, Carolyn
Wright, in Room 325. The student will be expected to work a total of 20 hours per week
for ten weeks during the summer 2006.
Professor Ruskola is looking for a Dean's Fellow for 10-20 hours / week for this
summer. The work will be largely bibliographic and will require good typing skills. He
would prefer someone who can continue working through Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. If
you are interested, please leave a resume and cover letter with Frankie Winchester in
Room. 305.
Prof Richard Ugelow seeks a Dean’s Fellow for the summer to work up to 20 hours a
week. The Dean’s Fellow will research academic honor codes, including their terms,
procedures, violations, and discipline. Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover
letter, and a writing sample to Lysandra Rauch in Room 417. If you have questions,
please email rugelow@wcl.american.edu, call 274-4308, or stop by room 311.
The Civil Practice Clinic is seeking several deans’ fellows to assist with case
management this summer. The Civil Practice Clinic handles a wide variety of cases,
including bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, and consumer protection. Duties will
involve maintaining contact with clients, interviewing clients, assisting with hearings,
preparing research memoranda and documents for court filings, and other matters. These
positions will be available for from three to five days a week. Individual dean’s fellows
are limited to a maximum of 200 hours for the summer. Positions are available beginning
May 22 and continuing until classes begin in August. Current second year students are
preferred, but the Clinic will consider any student with legal or non-legal experience who
is interested in learning about the general practice of law. Interested applicants should
leave a cover letter describing their interests, a resume, and a short writing sample with
Lysandra Rauch in room 417, the Clinic Office, by April 21, 2006. The positions may be
filled on a rolling basis, so it is desirable to apply as soon as possible.
The International Human Rights Law Clinic is looking for legal interns for the
summer. These positions are paid by the hour, and usually consist of a 10-week
commitment as either full (40 hours) or part-time (20 hours) work (a longer commitment
may also be arranged). We are looking for someone who can begin immediately
following graduation (May 22, 2006), and someone who is available to work through the
end of the summer (Aug. 21, 2006). Over the summer, legal interns work under the
supervision of the Clinic faculty and are responsible for maintaining the Clinic’s case
load, comprised of asylum, international human rights and immigrant worker rights cases.
In addition, the legal interns will be expected to update files and provide assistance in
preparation for the next academic year. Because of the work required over the summer,
asylum and/or international human rights practice is preferred, as is foreign-language
fluency (esp. Spanish and French). Please submit resume and cover letter to Samantha
Thomas in the Clinic Office, Room 417, by April 19, 2006.
The WCRO is seeking a volunteer to work on updating a database of the jurisprudence
and key documents relating to international criminal courts and tribunals. The database is
the only one of its kind and will be made available to researchers, experts and
practitioners of international criminal and humanitarian law around the world. Candidates
should be meticulous, detail-oriented, and have some knowledge or interest in
international criminal courts and tribunals. Preference will be given to candidates who
can start in mid-May and can commit to working on the project for at least a year. We
also need a volunteer to examine the jurisprudence and documents that have already been
compiled and identify the files that are in a format that is not electronically searchable.
We estimate that this will only take a few hours. Preference will be given to candidates
who can start right away. If you would are interested in either of the above projects,
please contact us via email at warcrimes@wcl.american.edu.
Prof Brenda V. Smith seeks Dean’s Fellows for the summer 2006, to work 10-20 hours
per week. Dean’s Fellows will provide research and assistance with projects on legal
issues related to sexual abuse in correctional facilities, implementation of the Prison Rape
Elimination Act, and assist with work related to the national Prison Rape Elimination
Commission. Excellent work ethic, and research and writing skills a must. Interested
applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to
bvsmith@wcl.american.edu and simonian@wcl.american.edu.
The Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic is seeking Deans Fellows
for the summer of 2006. Summer Deans Fellows will be expected to perform significant
research and memoranda writing and otherwise assist with pending IP Clinic matters.
They will also assist with the preparation of materials for next year's IP Clinic seminar.
The IP Clinic also expects to hire Deans Fellows to support IP Clinic activities during the
academic year, and we would like to review applications from students interested in those
positions.
Individuals willing to commit to a full year Deans Fellowship are preferred. Academic-
year Deans Fellows would principally provide support for the seminar simulation,
including playing the roles of clients and witnesses.
If you are interested in a Deans Fellow position this summer and/or possibly for next
year, please submit a cover note explaining your interest, a writing sample, and a copy of
your resume to Steve Roberts, Sr. Staff Assistant, Room 417, as soon as possible. For
further information, you may contact Vicki Phillips, 274-4078,
vfphillips@wcl.american.edu or Josh Sarnoff, 274-4165, jsarnoff@wcl.american.edu.
Professor Dodd is seeking one Dean's Fellow for 10 hours per week during the summer.
The research assistance will involve work at the Library of Congress, to review materials
relating to Supreme Court appointments and civil rights history. Please email Professor
Dodd for more information about this position. ldodd@wcl.american.edu
The Office of Admissions is seeking law student workers to cover our reception desk
during the summer session. Candidates must be current JD students. Duties will include:
answering phones, responding to emails, greeting visitors, conducting tours, assisting
with our Housing Conference (July 7,8,9,10), collating mail, and other general office
duties as assigned.
If you have had a productive law school experience and are looking for a low stress
summer job, please apply. This would be a perfect position for someone who is taking
classes in the evening or has an externship. Hours are between 9-5 and at least 20
hours/week. Schedule can be a few full days (9-5) or split days (9-1 or 1-5). The pay rate
is $12.00/hour.
Please email your resume to both Associate Director Brooke Sandoval
(sandoval@wcl.american.edu) AND Assistant Director Kaitlyn Cook
(kcook@wcl.american.edu).
In your email, please include your schedule availability. We plan to interview people the
last week in April. Preferred start date would be May 15th (flexible) and we would like
someone who can work until Orientation (week of August 16th).
The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is looking for one part-time
assistant for the Summer 2006 semester, with the potential to continue in the Fall 2006
semester. The assistant will be required to work 20 hours per week providing
administrative support to the Academy staff, as well as doing legal research in
international human rights law as needed. The position will also include supervising
volunteers. Excellent writing skills in English are essential. Knowledge of Spanish is a
plus, but is not required. The salary for this position is $10/hour. If you are interested in
applying for this position, please send your cover letter and résumé to Matias Hernandez,
Researcher-in-Residence, at matias@wcl.american.edu indicating “Summer Assistant
2006” in the subject line.
The Center for Human Rights is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team
this summer with the opportunity to continue into the Fall. The Dean’s Fellow will
provide support to our many fun events and interesting projects, including the Center
Summer Picnic, the annual Human Rights Film Series, and other upcoming projects for
the Fall. The Fellow will also assist with marketing Center events, managing the Center
listserve, and helping to create innovative new programming. This is a great opportunity
to get involved in human rights work at WCL.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and
proven interest in human rights issues are essential. A 20hr/wk commitment is preferred.
We are a fast-paced office, but we always have fun! To Apply: Please submit a cover
letter, resume, and writing sample to Hadar Harris at humlaw@wcl.american.edu.
Indicate that you are applying for the Center’s Dean’s Fellow position in the subject line
of the email. DEADLINE EXTENDED--APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5:00 PM,
APRIL 21, 2006.
The Women and International Law Program needs a Dean’s Fellow for Summer
semester to help promote WCL’s LL.M. Specialization in Gender and the Law around the
world and to assist in organizing international projects in India and Latin America,
preparing for fall semester events, and other programming. Students with a general
background in international and/or gender issues are encouraged to apply. Spanish
speaking skills and/or experience with Latin America is a plus.
We are seeking someone willing to make a 20 hour/week commitment. Please have
attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent English skills and familiarity with
Microsoft Office programs. To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé and short
English-language writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to April Fehling, Program
Coordinator, at afehling@wcl.american.edu. A writing sample that represents your
nonlegal writing skills will be particularly helpful—an article, promotional writing, a
report, etc. Please put “Dean’s Fellow Application” in the subject line.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Honor Code Violation Settlement: A J.D. student was sanctioned for an admitted
Honor Code Violation. The publication of this announcement is part of a settlement
reached after investigation by the Honor Code Prosecution Team. This matter was
referred to the Prosecution Team by one of the WCL Law Reviews, which had reason to
believe that the student had made material misrepresentations to the Law Review staff.
The Honor Code Prosecution Team was composed of Faculty Prosecutor, Professor
Richard Ugelow, and Student Prosecutor, Peter Estacio. The student admitted to a
violation of Article 2 of the Honor Code. The student received a failing grade for work
on the law review and a note was placed in the student’s official file for a period of five
years summarizing the Honor Code violation and the outcome.
Notary Service is available in Room 417, the Clinical Program office. Please stop by or
call 274-4142 to see if the notary is available or to set up an appointment. The fee is $2
per transaction.
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
Hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
1st Saturday of the month: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://www.wcl.american.edu/ocs/
UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES & IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Important Announcement for GRADUATING STUDENTS (enter to win a free
iPOD): All graduating students must complete a Graduation Survey to receive their
completed bar certification materials from the Registrar's Office. The form should be
completed on line through your eCampusRecruiter account
(www.ecampusrecruiter.com/auwcl). Students will receive an e-mail notification when
the on-line form becomes available.
The data collected is confidential and is used anonymously in the completion of national
ranking surveys, including the ABA and US News & World Report. Once your survey
is completed and approved, you will be eligible for a drawing to win an iPOD. In
addition, while supplies, students with approved surveys may come to OCS to receive a
solid brass WCL business card holder.
Remember, OCS has resources and programs especially for job-seeking graduating
students and alumni. Please stop by OCS or call the front desk to schedule an
appointment to discuss your job search. In the interim, be sure to take advantage of the
following resources:
• eCampusRecruiter for all OCS job postings (www.ecampusrecruiter.com/auwcl)
• OCS Job Bulletin Exchange for out-of-state opportunities (can be found on the
Job Search Skills & Resources portion of the OCS website)
• Semester-long series of OCS programs geared exclusively to job-seeking
graduating students.
• Free Access to job postings through Lawcrossing.com
• Free Access to job postings through AttoreyJobs.com through your Westlaw
account.
International Regulatory Law Symposium On Wednesday, April 19th, The Women in
International Regulatory Law Symposium, International Regulatory Law as a Positive
Force for Change, will be held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New
York Avenue, NW. The all day symposium will showcase senior women in the field,
including those at law firms and corporations, and is open to all. The first 10 students
from area law schools who register by Friday, April 7th will have their registration fee
waived (student registration is $25 and includes a luncheon.) Please contact
WIRL@TRACEinternational.org to register.
Attention 1Ls from the New York/New Jersey Area: The law firm of Lowenstein
Sandler in Roseland, New Jersey has prepared information folders for students with ties
to the New Jersey area in anticipation of the upcoming Fall Recruitment Program. Please
stop by OCS to pick up the information if you are interested in exploring a possible
employment opportunity with the firm for next summer.
Please join the Pentagon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on April 28, 2006
for a “Jobs for JAGs” seminar. We have assembled panels of top attorneys from the
Department of Justice and other government agencies, as well as from private practice
and industry, to share tips and insights on finding employment. Many of the panelists are
retired or former Judge Advocates and will share their tips on selling your skills as a JAG
to government employers, law firms, and corporations.
Students must register for this event and registration forms are available in OCS.
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PUBLIC INTEREST & GOVERNMENT
Full-time Law Clerk Hill Position: The Office of General Counsel of the U.S. House of
Representatives is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Law Clerk
position. This position is ideal for law students enrolled in the evening program who
wish to gain substantive legal experience before graduation, and former law clerks from
this office have gone on to federal clerkships and positions in large law firms. Due to the
nature of this position, individuals in their last year of law school or in LLM programs
and those seeking only summer positions will not be considered. The deadline to apply is
Monday, May 15th. Please see eCampus for additional details.
Continue to check eCampusRecruiter for public interest and government summer, fall,
and spring internships and postgraduate positions. Summer positions can be found in
“Summer Full-Time” and “Summer Part-Time.” Fall and spring internships can be found
in “Temporary Part-Time.”
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JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS
ATTENTION 3Ls/4Ls:
Opportunities are still available for the 2006 term!
Current postings include opportunities with the Superior Court of the District of
Columbia, Maryland District Court, New York Appellate Division – Second Judicial
Department, Los Angeles Superior Court, and more.
* Look up other judge and court-specific hiring information on eCampusRecruiter
under "Judicial Clerkship".
ATTENTION 2Ls:
Do you want to finish your post-graduate job search this year?
Some state judges/courts in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New
York, and Oregon are now accepting applications for the 2007 term (and some have
deadlines soon!). Check the "Judicial Clerkship" section of eCampusRecruiter for more
information (you will see "2007 position" in the job title line).
Planning to apply for a judicial clerkship for the 2007 term?
Be sure to check out two judicial clerkship programs now available as podcasts. Both the
Judicial Clerkship Panel Discussion and Judicial Clerkship Nuts & Bolts Application
Workshop are available online.
KEY RESOURCES:
Check out the Judicial Clerkship Alumni Survey Database! Link to this database
from the main page of the judicial clerkship website. Use this database to locate and
review feedback from alumni who clerked with federal judges, state judges/justices, and
administrative law judges around the country. The alumni surveys include information
about:
• Clerkship experience (role in chambers, main duties, and judge’s demeanor)
• Interview process (format, length, and even specific questions asked)
• Application advice specific to the judge or court
• Alumni contact information so you can call or e-mail with further questions
Preparing for an interview? Curious about a judge’s interview style?
Search for information from alumni who interviewed with federal judges, state
judges/justices, and administrative law judges on the Judicial Clerkship Interview
Feedback Database. Link to this database from the main page of the judicial clerkship
website. Use this database to look up information about:
• Interview format and length
• General topics and specific questions asked
• Advice specific to the judge or court
To subscribe to the Judicial Clerkships Listserv:
(1) From your eCampus home page, select “myProfile” at the top of the page.
(2) Select “Edit”.
(3) Make sure your “Primary Email Address” is one that you check regularly (this
is the address used for e-mails).
(4) Double-check that your “Graduation Date” is correct.
(5) Under “Listservs,” select “Judicial.”
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JOB FAIRS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The National Association of Women Lawyers invites current law students to join
their association for free only through 2006. Membership in NAWL offers your
students a jump start to their careers in law, providing insight on how to take charge of
their careers, networking opportunities with distinguished women in the law, and the
opportunity to get involved in advocacy and outreach on key issues of concern to women
lawyers. Please forward the benefits of membership outlined below onto your law
students today. They may join NAWL right online at www.nawl.org. Any questions
about membership may be directed to Michelle J. Park, Executive Director, National
Association of Women Lawyers at ParkM@nawl.org.
Sidley Austin LLP’s Women & Leadership Series Sidley Austin LLP invites all first-
year minority female students to attend its 2006 Women & Leadership Series, entitled
“Embracing Opportunities: Women in Leadership” on Thursday, April 20th at 5:30pm.
The program will feature keynote speaker Robin Gerber, author of Katherine Graham:
The Leadership Journey of an American Icon. This event will be held at The Hay-
Adams Hotel: One Lafayette Square, 16th & H Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. To RSVP, please call (202)736-8565 or
email dcevents@sidley.com.
Vault and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Present: The 2006
Legal Diversity Job Fair & Leadership Summit, April 21-22, 2006 A networking
session will be held on Friday April 21st from 6pm – 9pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion
located at 125 W. 18th Street, New York, NY. The Job Fair and Leadership Summit will
be held from 9am – 4:30pm on Saturday, April 22nd at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
All students and lateral associates are welcome to attend; however, the Legal Diversity
Job Fair specifically targets the following underrepresented groups:
1. Minority, female and GLBT 1Ls who are researching employers in
preparation for fall recruitment
2. Minority, female and GLBT 2Ls and 3Ls who have not yet committed to a
firm or other employer
Please stop by the OCS Front Desk to pick up a packet of information on this program.
National Black Prosecutor’s Association The National Black Prosecutors Association
(NBPA) will host its Annual Job Fair on Tuesday July 11, 2006 at the Hilton Houston
Post Oak in Houston, Texas. The NBPA invites all interested law students, as well as
alumni, to attend this year’s Job Fair. The goal of the National Black Prosecutors
Association’s (NBPA) Job Fair is to promote diversity in prosecutors’ offices by
providing a forum where prospective employers can easily access highly qualified
minority candidates from across the country. The Job Fair will provide a unique forum
where law students, recent law graduates, and experienced attorneys from across the
nation can meet and interview with prospective prosecutorial employers at the local,
state, and federal levels.
The Job Fair begins at 8:00 am with registration and check-in; interviews commence at
9:00 am and will be followed by a networking reception for all job fair participants and
Convention attendees. The Job Fair fee for law students and 2006 law school graduates
is $50.00; for laterals is $75.00. After May 26th, the registration fee will be $100.00 for
law students and 2006 graduates and $150.00 for laterals.
Please stop by the OCS Front Desk to obtain a job fair registration form.
Delaware Minority Job Fair for 2nd & 3rd Year Law Students As part of an effort to
recruit talented students and increase diversity in the Delaware Bar, a number of law
firms, corporations, and governmental legal employers will participate in the Tenth
Annual Delaware Minority Job Fair for Second- and Third-Year Law Students, which
will be held on the Wilmington campus of Widener University School of Law on
Saturday, August 19, 2006. The Job Fair, which is by invitation only, is limited to
students who are in their second and third year of law school during the 2006-2007
school year. Students must apply for an invitation to the Job Fair. When students submit
an application for an invitation they are, in effect, submitting an application to all of the
Delaware legal employers who participate in the program. Students will then be eligible
for an invitation if two or more of those employers request an interview. There are no
application or registration fees.
Please stop by the OCS Front Desk for an application package. Applications are
due no later than April 24, 2006.
Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair (HDLJF) The Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair
will be held September 8-9, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. The HDLJF is the result of
Kansas City's leading law firms, together with legal organizations, coming together to
encourage law students to practice law in Kansas City. The HDLJF is designed to expose
law students of diverse backgrounds to both the traditional and non-traditional legal
employer. In addition, you can expect to learn more about living in this wonderful city.
If they register before July 1, they will be entered into a drawing for an exciting prize.
The deadline for registering is July 28, 2006. If students are interested in attending the
Job Fair, they may visit our website at www.heartlanddiversity.org to obtain additional
information. They may also contact Cheryl K. Rose at 816-474-4322 or Karen H. Hester,
LL.M. at 785-864-4357.
Please stop by OCS and pick up a registration form.
2nd Annual IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities
The IMPACT Career Fair for Law Students and Attorneys with Disabilities will be held
in Washington, DC, Friday September 15, 2006! Employer registration will continue
through Friday July 21, 2006. Students and graduates will be able to register, view and
upload application materials through Sunday July 23, 2006 on the IMPACT website.
For more information, please visit
http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/IMPACT/welcome.cfm. Please click on the
“Student/Grad Register” link in the left-hand column to easily
access the registration page!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR LL.M. STUDENTS
Coming up tomorrow: ILSP Career Connection
Our new bi-weekly resource for jobs, internships and events! Stay tuned to your
emails!!!!
I am happy to announce the creation of the ILSP Career Connection. The ILSP Career
Connection is a bi-weekly electronic publication you will receive by email on the 2nd and
4th Friday of every month. Our next edition will be sent out tomorrow, April 14. The
ILSP Career Connection will bring you listings of jobs and internship opportunities in the
USA and abroad. I have also included a section on events happening in Washington,
these are events where students can network with professionals from the legal community
in the Washington area. Stay tuned to your emails! Your feedback is appreciated. Please
send me your comments and suggestions about the ILSP Career Connection by email to
avito@wcl.american.edu Thanks!
Careers in Environmental Law Panel - Today!
Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 12:30pm – Room: 504
Are you interested in practicing Environmental Law? Attend our Careers in
Environmental Law Panel on April 13, 2006 and learn about career paths available to you
in this fascinating area of law! Please register by sending me an email at
avito@wcl.american.edu. Registration is mandatory.
General Reminders for LL.M. Students:
I am available to meet with you for resume and cover letter review and to answer your
job search questions. You are required to attend a Basic Resume and Cover Letter
Writing Workshop before meeting with me on an individual basis. To schedule an
appointment, please contact the OCS front desk at (202) 274-4090 or stop by Suite 515.
Please remember to send me an email with your cover letter and/ or resume at least 24
hours prior to your appointment. If possible, include your job search/ career interests in
the email message so I can better attend to your needs. I look forward to meeting you!
DROP-IN HOURS for LL.M. Students
I am also available to answer quick questions (10 minutes or less) during my drop-in
hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm
*Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
*Attention Students: Due to a meeting outside of the school, I will not hold drop-in
hours on Tuesday, April 18. Please observe my drop-in hours for Monday and
Wednesday in case you need assistance.
****Remember to check your emails periodically – I will be sending you announcements
of workshops, internship opportunities and activities by e-mail. Also be sure to check the
glass case outside of the Office of Career Services - Suite 515 under “International
Opportunities” for updates.*****
Have a great weekend!!
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GENERAL REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS
ATTENTION 1LS:
ACCESSING ECAMPUSRECRUITER FOR 1LS
If you are were unable to attend one of the OCS training sessions for
eCampusRecruiter, the steps for accessing the system are as follows:
1. DO NOT REGISTER AS A NEW USER. Once at the login screen, enter your
full American e-mail account as the username and "auwcl" for the password to
access the system. Since all 1L students have been pre-registered in the system
using their American e-mail accounts, any additional registrations will be deleted.
2. Fully complete the student profile (including areas of interests and any applicable
listservs) and click “Update Profile” at the bottom of the window.
3. Further instructions about using the system, can be found by clicking the
"resumes & documents" tab at the top of the student welcome/homepage and then
click "document library." The document entitled “Introduction to
eCampusRecruiter” under the General Information section provides additional
instructions about the system, including uploading documents such as resumes
and cover letters, registering for events and programs, and searching for summer
and academic year positions.
4. Remember to review the student welcome/homepage for updates regarding Spring
Recruitment and upcoming programs. Links to valuable on-line resources are
listed on the page as well.
Please contact OCS at careerservices@wcl.american.edu if you experience any problems
accessing the system, or if you can not remember your AU email address.
Student eCampusRecruiter Profiles
Please take a moment to update your eCampusRecruiter profile. Student profiles
should be updated on a regular basis to note changes in contact information and areas of
interest. Periodically, the Office of Career Services will email important information
concerning job postings and events to students based on what they have indicated on their
profiles. Therefore, keeping your profile current is necessary if you wish to receive such
information. To obtain a username and password go to
www.ecampusrecruiter.com/auwcl.
Please refer to the following Job Search categories for locating postings relevant to
your job search:
Permanent/Full Time – Post Graduate Positions for 3Ls & Lateral Positions for Alumni
Permanent/Part Time – Part Time Post Graduate Positions for 3Ls & Lateral Positions
for Alumni
Judicial Clerkship – Post Graduate Positions
Summer/Full Time – Full Time Summer Internships, Summer Associate, Law Clerk &
Judicial Internships
Summer/Part Time – Part Time Summer Internships (including Judicial) & Law Clerk
Positions
Temporary/Full Time – Fellowships, Contract Attorney Positions, Full Time Law Clerk
Positions & Internships (including Judicial)
Temporary/Part Time – Academic year Part Time Law Clerk Positions & Internships
(including Judicial)
OCS Website:
Some portions of the OCS website are protected by password for use by Washington
College of Law students and alumni. A login ID and password will be provided once the
eCampusRecruiter registration process has been completed.
OCS Counseling Services:
OCS has six career counselors to assist you with the career planning process. Counseling
services include:
• resume and cover letter review
• conducting mock interviews
• creating job search strategies
Counselors also specialize in judicial clerkships, public interest, private practice and
government as noted below. To schedule an appointment, call 202-274-4090 or by stop
by Suite 515.
Traci Jenkins
General Counseling
tjenkins@wcl.american.edu
Stephanie Sullivan
Public Interest & Government
sullivan@wcl.american.edu
Matthew Pascocello
Alumni, Domestic LL.M.s and
2nd Career J.D.s
mpasco@wcl.american.edu
Adriana Vito
Foreign trained LL.M.s
avito@wcl.american.edu
Shelley Rudge
Judicial Clerkships
serudge@wcl.american.edu
Kelli Johnson
General Counseling
kjohnson@wcl.american.edu
Laura Friedgood
General Counseling
lfried@wcl.american.edu
DROP IN HOURS:
A counselor is available every Monday – Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm to answer quick
questions regarding resumes, cover letters and issues relating to the job search process. To speak
with a counselor regarding in-depth resume or cover letter review or regarding individual career or
job search strategies, please schedule an appointment by speaking with one of our front desk staff
members.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF April 17
Monday, April 17
12-1:30pm 4910 Mass. Ave. NW, Suite 16, Justice and Accountability in Serbia and Montenegro
Tuesday, April 18
12pm, Rm 602, "Bar Exam Mythbusters"
12‐ 2 P M , diversity@wcl.american.edu, The Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of
Maryland O N “Judicial Independence”
12-1pm, Rm 627, Christian Legal Society End of the Year Celebration Potluck
4:30–6pm, Rm 600, A presentation and book signing by Kenji Yoshino
10:10pm, Rm 101, SBA Budget Meeting for Fall 2006 Budgets
Wednesday, April 19
8:30-10 am, 6th Floor Student Lounge: ACTION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COFFEE HOUR
12-1:20pm, Rm 601, Reproductive Rights: Exploring Experiences and Attitudes amongst Latinas
12-2 pm, Rm 401, Working and Poor in America
RSVP, hlji_wcl@yahoo.com, Health Law and Justice practitioners luncheon
6:30-8:00pm, in the Dean’s Suite, Room 366, Judicial Clerkship Reception (Class of 2006)
Thursday, April 20th
12-2:30pm, Rm 603, Civilian Defense Counsel at Courts-Martial under Combat Conditions
2:15pm, Room 603, The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Hearing of case
United States v. Stanley E. Edmond, No. 03-0086/AR
5–7pm, Rm 600, Black Women's Bar Association “How to Pass the Bar Examination”
8-midnight, 6th Floor Student Lounge, BLSA OPEN MIC NIGHT 2006, “ROCK THE MIC!"
Friday, April 21
9am-5pm, Rm 603, Critical Race Theory
5:30pm-8pm, The Present and Future of The European Court of Human Rights
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