Welcome to the American University Washington College of Law Office of Public Interest page
The Office of Public Interest at American University Washington College of Law helps students pursue their goals with regard to public service, whether those goals be short or long term. To learn more about the resources available through the office, including how to sign up for the weekly listserv, please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/publicinterest/
04/03/2023
Join AUWCL’s Women and the Law Program for their event: Reading a Case at the Intersection: Gender, Race, Class, Disability, and Donna on Wednesday April 5, 2023 in room YT14.
RSVP required. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-eocvroQhbFK3FMFkOzgxBeJX8M-zVoeU5yylAGYLQtD1Xw/viewform
03/24/2023
Friendly reminder that all graduating students must log their pro bono hours by April 1st for them to count towards the pro bono pledge and recognition at graduation!
Any questions, please contact [email protected]
02/07/2023
Happening tomorrow!!
Join the Office of Public Interest (OPI) and the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) for a conversation with WCL Professors and Alumni practicing and teaching in the field of Workers' Rights.
Register here: https://auwcl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscOirqT0vHN3UBjG7bq1Kb7AFKpY8gl--
01/31/2023
Our latest Student Spotlight is Rolonda Donelson, a 3L Day Student!
01/30/2023
In response to the killing of Tyre Nichols, the American University Washington College of Law is having a virtual pop-up “teach-in” about Tyre Nichols and police violence against African Americans.
The whole AU community is welcome to attend TOMORROW, Jan. 30th, from 4 to 5:30 PM.
Register here: https://app.registrationguru.net/ #!/portal?eventId=50b1e260-7680-40f8-b335-db8dac7fda19
01/24/2023
The Office of Public Interest’s Student Spotlight is back! Check out this week’s spotlight - Kirsten Quinn, a 3L Day Student!
01/19/2023
OPI is promoting this event for the WCL If/When/How Chapter!
“While we know all too well how the Supreme Court overturned Roe last year, it is time to start talking about why we are still so obsessed with Roe. Join our panel on Monday January 23 at noon-1:15 pm in N102 to dive into what were the limits of Roe and what are the options for state or federal codification of the right to an abortion. We are excited to learn from a litigator, researcher, and provider attorney. Submit questions and register for the Zoom via the QR code!”
01/11/2023
The rescheduled Jailhouse Lawyers Pro Bono Training is happening TOMORROW at 12 PM via Zoom! Join us to learn how you can support prisoners fighting for basic human rights!
Register here: https://auwcl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-2tpz0sHd3wuMuTGICra1GAYelITU24
12/03/2022
Please join If/When/How chapters, Ipas, and WCL partners for an important conversation with key leaders from the Green Wave, the abortion rights movement rolling across Latin America! Hear from key activists working in El Salvador, Chile, Nicaragua and Argentina, who will share valuable lessons and experiences for our collective work in the United States and beyond. The event will be from 1-2 pm on the Washington College of Law campus and Spanish-English interpretation will be provided.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSF7gP1HtL0-oow69rlt9Zqca-vq5zkQUpr6fTd-1NfhEFRA/viewform?mc_cid=dfaa0b7b38&mc_eid=48b86c0ab4
11/28/2022
The WCL Equal Justice Foundation (EJF) is a student-run organization dedicated to closing the justice gap for most vulnerable members of our community. Each summer, EJF provides stipends to support WCL students performing unpaid high-impact public interest internships. Through EJF our students are able to deliver critical services to underrepresented members of our community, while gaining valuable experiences in the public interest sector. This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to WCL EJF. All donations will go directly towards funding law student summer fellowships. Give Here: https://bit.ly/3GOWCEg
11/09/2022
Professional Clothing Thriftvent happening today and tomorrow from 12-1 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM in Grossman Hall B.
Looking for affordable professional clothing? Join EJF and SBA in their thrift event with professional clothing at reasonable prices! All proceeds go to EJF Summer Stipend fund!
11/09/2022
Still looking for classes? Check out these public interest classes!
1. Environmental Justice and Community Lawyering (Karim Marshall)
2. Elder Law (Jessica Millward)
3. Seminar in Family Law: Child Welfare System (Ann Shalleck)