Georgetown Law - International Programs

"This law school already has one of the world's most comprehensive international and comparative law programs...Georgetown University Law Center is now situated to be the leading global law center in this country and perhaps the world."

- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Dedication of the Hotung International Law Center

October 27, 2004

The importance of law in today’s world never has been greater. The movement of people, of goods, of armies across borders has led law across borders, as human beings strive for the order, the control on arbitrariness and the fulfilling of expectations that law can bring.

Georgetown is committed to preparing all of its students for a legal career in this increasingly globalized society. The array of course and seminar offerings at the Law Center dealing with transnational, international, and comparative law in many forms is the most comprehensive in the nation. The distinguished full-time faculty at Georgetown is joined by visiting scholars from around the world and by a wide array of Washington D.C. practitioners in the public and private sector. The Law Center hosts Institutes on international economic law, Asian law, Latin American law, human rights, global health law and national security law, which support faculty research, courses, programs and publications.

Georgetown offers extensive opportunities for students in clinics, on law journals, and through internships and study abroad programs that focus on international, comparative and transnational law and policy. Law Center classes and activities are enhanced by students who come here from more than 70 countries and from every corner of the globe.

In spring 2006, the faculty added to the curriculum, "Week One: Law in a Global Context." The program introduces all first year J. D. students at the start of their second semester to a transnational legal problem that builds upon the American law they have studied, adding elements of foreign law, a foreign court or international dispute resolution system, and role playing.

Located in the heart of the nation's capital, Georgetown Law has created an unparalleled environment for transnational education and scholarship.

Alex Aleinikoff

Dean

COMING EVENTS, TODAY'S NEWS

June 4-6, 2009: Georgetown Law hosts a "Global Legal Skills Conference" focusing on ways that law schools from around the world can adjust their curriculums to prepare students to engage in the global legal marketplace. For more information, click here.
April 23, 2009: Ambassador Ronald Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, will deliver a major address, "Trade and the Economic Agenda: Serving America's Families and the Global Recovery," at a Georgetown Law Forum, 10:30am in Hart Auditorium. For more information, click here.
April 20, 2009: Georgetown Law hosts University of Arizona Law Professor Theodore Schneyer, who will deliver an address, “Developments in the UK and Australia: How Might They Affect the Regulation of Legal Practice in the United States?,” at 4:00pm on the 12th Floor of the Gewirz Student Center.
April 16, 2009: Georgetown Law hosts Michael D. Kirby AC CMG, former Justice, High Court of Australia, who will deliver the 29th Annual Hart Memorial Lecture, "Transnational and International Law and the Supposed Democratic Deficit," 4:00pm, 12th Floor, Gewirtz Student Center. For more information, click here.
April 15, 2009: Georgetown Law hosts Peter F. Cowhey, Senior Counselor to the U.S. Trade Representative, who will deliver an address, "Designing Trade Policy: Lessons from the Global Communications and Information Markets," 4:00pm, Room 2000, Hotung Building. For more information, click here.
April 1, 2009: Application Deadline for the London Summer Program Visit the program website for additional information and application requirements.
2009-2010 Dean Acheson Legal Stage Program: Applications are now being accepted for THE 2009-2010 DEAN ACHESON LEGAL STAGE PROGRAM. Applications are due in hard copy to the Office of Transnational Programs (5009 or 5029 Hotung) by 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
January 28 & 29, 2009: London Summer Program Information Session - Wednesday, January 28 from 3:45pm to 4:45pm in McDonough Rm 200 and Thursday, January 29 from 7:55pm to 8:55pm in McDonough Rm 205.
January 27, 2009: The Institute for International Law & Politics, the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey Institute and the Noproliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament Interest Group of the American Society of International Law invite you to a panel discussion on Preventive War: Do Weapons of Mass Destruction Change the Rules?, 10:15am to 12:15pm, Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University Main Campus.
November 24, 2008: Georgetown Law hosts Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan, discussing "Public Interest Litigation in Pakistan", 5:30pm - 6:30pm, McDonough room 206. For more information, click here. Click here to see copies of the cases discussed by the Chief Justice.
November 17-21, 2008: Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law's 2008 Academy of WTO Law and Policy. Please click here for more information.
November 12, 2008: the International Association of Women Judges and Georgetown University Law Center invite you to the DC screening of "Courting Justice", the story of women on the bench in post-Apartheid South Africa. 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Hart Auditorium. For more information, click here.
November 12, 2008: The O'Neill Institute to Host Forum, "The Power of Global Health and Science as a Diplomatic Tool", in Honor of 40th Anniversary of the Fogarty International Center (FIC) at NIH.
November 11, 2008: the Human Rights Institute and OPICS present "Careers in Intl Human Rights Law", 12:30pm, McDonough room 205. For more information, click here.
November 5 and 6, 2008: two info sessions will be offered on the London Summer Program: Wednesday, November 5, 3:45pm-4:45pm, McDonough room 200 and Thursday, November 6, 7:55pm-8:55pm, McDonough room 205. Contact Cara Morris with questions.
November 3, 2008: The Human Rights Institute, along with the Intl Law Society, Amnesty Intl at GULC, and Georgetown Human Rights Action, will host "Challenges for an Iraqi Law School: a Discussion with the Dean and Asst Dean of Baghdad College of Law", Hotung 1008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Click here for more information.
October 30, 2008: The Institute for International Law & Politics and The Office of the President host a lecture, "A New Transatlantic Relationship for a New President", delivered by Rt. Hon. Sir Menzies Campbell, QC, MP, 5:00pm, Philodemic Room, 208 Healy Hall, Main Campus. RSVP to the President's Office.
October 29, 2008: Discussion with Judge Fatsah Ouguergouz on the African Court of Human and People's Rights, 12:00pm-1:00pm, McDonough room 344. Please click here for more information.
October 29, 2008: The MA Program in Conflict Resolution and The Office of the President host a discussion, "Grief and Reconciliation Dialogue: Narrative for Peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine", delivered by The Parents Circle - Families Forum, 6:00pm, ICC Auditorium, Main Campus. Please click here to RSVP.
October 27-28, 2008: The inaugural celebration for the Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS) will take place in London. Baroness Brenda Hale, the first woman to serve on Britain's highest court, will be the keynote speaker. For more information, click here.
October 27, 2008: The International Law Society hosts "US Engagement in the International Legal System: What We Can Expect of the Next Administration?" with Professor Barry Carter, 12:00pm-1:00pm, McDonough room 492. Please click here for more information.
October 21, 2008: The O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law presents a panel discussion on, "International Health Assistance" with Dr. Ruth Levine, Center for Global Development, Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Nuclear Threat Initiative, Dr. Bernard H. Liese, Georgetown NHS, and Professor Rudolf V. Van Puymbroeck, Georgetown NHS. 3:30-5:30p.m. in Hotung room 2001.
October 17, 2008: The Institute for International Law and Politics will be hosting an information session on their Summer Graduate Study Program in Florence Italy. 11:00 am, OIP Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Poulton Hall, Main Campus.
October 15, 2008: The Center for the Advancement of the Rule of Law in the Americas (CAROLA) will host a panel for those interested in internships and educational opportunities in Latin America. 3:30 pm in Hotung room 2000.
Applications are now being accepted by the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. For information on how to apply, please review the program brochure and overview. The application deadline is October 15, 2008.
September 9, 2008: The O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law presents "Global Health and Infectious Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities," a conversation with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Presentation to be followed by a discussion, 3:30-5:30 pm in Hotung 2001.
September 8, 2008: Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law will hosts roundtable on Recent Developments in the European Union and the Implications of Ireland's "No" Vote on the Treaty of Lisbon featuring Prof. Jackson, Director, Institute of International Economic Law, Georgetown Law, Prof. Meng, University of Saarland, Prof. Leal-Arcas, QMUL, and HH Judge Toulmin, CMG QC, High Court of Justice, London.

RECENT NEWS & EVENTS

July 31, 2008 The Georgetown Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program presents a forum on Women's Human Rights in Africa moderated by Julia L. Ernst in McDonough 520 beginning at 12:30pm.
July 21, 2008: Georgetown Law Professor David Cole examines how the decisions made by members of the Bush administration shaped America’s response to the threat of terrorism after the September 11, 2001, attacks in his new book "Justice at War: The Men and Ideas that Shaped America's War on Terror".
May 21, 2008: Georgetown Law hosts "The History & Future of U.S. and Global Takeover Regulation: The Williams Act 40 Years On".
May 20, 2008: Georgetown Law hosts "2008 and Beyond: Immigration Challenges the New Administration Will Confront".
May 16, 2008: The International Women's Human Rights Clinic will present: "Women's Property & Inheritance Rights in Kenya: Women's Voices and International Human Rights Law" in McDonough 205 from 3:30 to 5:30.
April 28, 2008: Georgetown Law Professor Marc Rotenberg will moderate "Emerging Privacy Issues Between the US and the EU-Bridging the Transatlantic Gap" from 3:30-5 pm on the 12th floor of the Gewirz Student Center.
Georgetown Law remembers Professor Robert Oakley
April 17-April 18, 2008: Georgetown Law hosts a symposium on "The Future of the Global Law Firm".
April 16, 2008: The Georgetown Human Rights Action will sponsor a panel, “The Intersection of Immigration and Gang Reduction Policy,” from 1:00 – 3:30 in McDonough 203.
April 14, 2008: Georgetown University Law Professor Edith Brown Weiss was presented the International Environmental Law Award by the Center for International Environmental Law.
April 11, 2008: Georgetown University Law Professor John Jackson was presented the Manley O. Hudson Medal by the American Society of International Law.
April 10, 2008: Georgetown Law inaugurates the Center on National Security and the Law. For more information, click here.
April 8, 2008: Georgetown Law hosts the third annual Samuel Dash Conference on Human Rights, "The Future of Human Rights".
April 3, 2008: A panel discussion celebrating the publication of "Asylum Denied: A Refugee's Struggle for Safety in America" will be held in the Hart Auditorium from 3:30-5:30 pm.
March 19, 2008: The Twenty-Eighth Annual Philip A. Hart Memorial Lecture, "The Future of International Criminal Justice" at 4:00 p.m.. on the 12th Floor of the Gewirz Student Center.
March 12, 2008: Georgetown Law will host a conference, "Sexual Orientation and Military Preparedness: An International Perspective" from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the 12th Floor of the Gewirz Student Center.
March 11, 2008: An additional information session regarding the study abroad opportunities available in 2008 will be held in McDonough 109 from 3:30-4:45.
March 11, 2008: Georgetown Law will host a panel discussion, “Accountability of Private Security Contractors,” from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on the 12th Floor of the Gewirz Student Center.
February 27, 2008: Information session for fall 2008 Semester Abroad programs in Asia, the Middle East and South America will be held from 1:30 to 2:45 pm, in Room 156 McDonough.
February 26, 2008: Information Session for fall 2008 Semester Abroad programs in Europe will be held from 3:30 to 4:45 pm, Room 156 McDonough. The Center for Transnational Legal Studies will also be discussed.

February 13th and 14th, 2008: Find out about the new semester abroad program at the Center for Transnational Legal Studies question and answer sessions, Wednesday February 13, 8:00 to 9:00 pm, Room 203 McDonough and Thursday, February 14, 1:30 to 2:30 pm; Room 140, McDonough.
February 5th, 2008: Georgetown Journal of International Law presents "Global Responsibility: Myth or Reality?".
January 24, 2008: "The British and American Legal Systems" with Justice Ginsburg and Baroness Hale.
November 30, 2007: brown bag lunch with Argentine human rights lawyer Alejo Ramos Padillo at 12:00 noon, Hotung 5013, sponsored by CAROLA and the Human Rights Institute .
November 16, 2007: Colloquium on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
November 15, 2007: Georgetown Law Federalist Society and the Office of International and Transnational Programs present "Iraqi Legal Culture and Tradition".
November 13, 2007: Georgetown Law's Human Rights Institute's conference, Tunisia: A Model of Middle East Stability or an Incubator of Extremism?
October 30, 2007: Georgetown Law hosts a discussion and debate celebrating the publication of "Less Safe, Less Free: Why America Is Losing the War On Terror".
October 29-November 2, 2007: Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law's 2007 Academy of WTO Law and Policy. Please click here for more information.
October 24, 2007 Henry Kaiser Memorial Lecture: "Globalization, Labor Conditions and Human Rights," by the Right Honourable Lord Neil Gordon Kinnock of Bedwelty.
October 22, 2007, 5:00, 12th Floor Gewirz: "Surveillance: The Rising Agenda of the WTO," by Pascal Lamy, Director General, World Trade Organization.
October 15-October 19: Seminar Series with Judge Thomas Buergenthal, U.S. Judge on the International Court of Justice.
October 11, 2007, Author Francisco Goldman will discuss his book, “The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop?”. This event was sponsored by Georgetown Law’s Center for the Advancement of the Rule of Law in the Americas (CAROLA) and Human Rights Institute.
October 11, 2007: Book Launch: "International Migration Law: Developing Paradigms and Key Challenges."
October 10, 2007, Symposium: "Courts at Risk, Rights in Peril: Where Have All the Courageous Gone?" moderated by Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
October 4, 2007, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Russia: A Status Report One Year After the Assassination of Anna Polikovskaya.
October 1, 2007: U.S. Department of State's Advisory Committee on International Private Law. Click here for the latest agenda.
September 26, 2007: Thomas F. Ryan Lecture: Human Rights in the Age of Terror by Right Honourable Baroness Brenda Hale.
September 26, 2007: Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium.

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