2024 PEEL Brochure
For over fifty years, 51画鋼WCL has been committed to advancing law We invite you to read our Brochure for a quick snapshot of our latest achievements, research, and projects.
Where the World Meets to Study Law
International and comparative law has long been central to the educational mandate of the 51画鋼 Washington College of Law, and the cutting-edge international legal programs and degree offerings have been consistently ranked among some of the most prestigious in the United States. These programs encompass a wide variety of legal disciplines, including international commercial arbitration, international business and trade, human rights law, intellectual property law,and more. The diverse academic and programmatic offerings at 51画鋼WCL incorporate a rich array of international law courses and seminars, experiential learning, and special events that allow students to interact and network with esteemed faculty, international attorneys, diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers.
26th 51画鋼WCL Sponsored Grotius Lecture
On April 3, 51画鋼WCL sponsored the 26th annual Grotius Lecture featuring Dame Meg Taylor, focusing on sovereignty and unity for Pacific Island nations amidst the climate crisis. The discussant, Julian Aguon emphasized the role of younger generations in asserting the Blue Pacific identity and advocating for justice, referencing Vanuatu's ICJ advisory request on climate crisis obligations.
300th quarterly meeting of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
On September 26, 51画鋼WCL hosted the 300th quarterly meeting of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) in collaboration with the International and Comparative Legal Studies Program (ICLS) and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.
51画鋼WCL relaunched its prominent Summer Abroad Programs in London, Brussels, Geneva, and The Hague
Our Impact on International Law
Our 51画鋼WCL faculty is constantly contributing to further the development of International Law in various areas such as health, human rights and democratic governance.
Wenger Lecture 2023
51画鋼's Washington College of Law (51画鋼WCL) hosted the 2023 Wenger Lecture Series on International trade, titled "Writing a New Story on Trade for Fair and Sustainable Growth," featuring U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai as the keynote speaker. The event was moderated by 51画鋼WCL Professor Padideh Ala'i with an introduction from 51画鋼WCL Dean, Roger A. Fairfax, Jr. Read more
Highlights on International Economic Law
Our Faculty and the War in Ukraine
Dr. Renata Vargas Amaral Appointed to a Leadership Position in the Government of Brazil
51画鋼WCL is proud to announce that Dr. Renata Vargas Amaral has been appointed in January 2023 as Secretary for Economic Affairs, Development, External Finance and Regional Integration of Brazil. She will head this strategic Secretariat as part of the Ministry of Planning and Budget. Read more
Leveraging Climate, Energy and International Comparative Law
After having gained international experience in Germany, Hong Kong, and at the Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung in Washington, D.C., Rebecca Coombs decided to pursue law at 51画鋼WCL. In this interview, Rebecca talks to Professor Bjorn Arp about her journey to 51画鋼WCL, and her interest particularly in International Law.
International Law Faculty
Our diverse and highly prominent full-time faculty lead the way in thinking about international law -- in the United States and abroad. Please see also our large variety of specialized academic centers and programs.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION & BUSINESS LAW
European union and comparative law
technology, law, and security
- Kenneth Anderson, Professor of Law
- Gary Corn, Program Director of the Tech, Law, Security Program
- Jennifer Daskal, Professor of Law; Faculty Director of the Tech, Law, Security Program
- Alex Joel, Scholar in Residence and Adjunct Professor
- Ya'ara Barnoon, Associate Program Director of the Tech, Law and Security Program
Intellectual property LAW
- Michael Carroll, Professor of Law; Faculty Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
- Christine Haight Farley, Professor of Law; Faculty Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
- Sean Flynn, Professorial Lecturer in Residence; Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
INTERNATIONAL criminal law
INTERNATIONAL environmental law
human rights and humanitarian law
- Robert Goldman, Professor of Law; Louis C. James Scholar; Faculty Director of the War Crimes Research Office; Co-Director of Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
- Claudio Grossman, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law
- Claudia Martin, Professorial Lecturer in Residence; Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law