Summer Study Abroad Programs
Summer study abroad can be a great way to learn about the legal system of another country while earning credit hours toward your law degree back home. Between now and early March is the prime time to apply for these …
Category: International
Do You Know About JURIST?
JURIST is an internet legal news service run by students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. If you haven’t been to this web page before it’s worth a look. The content is free and is filled with up …
International and Domestic Measures to Combat Illegal Ivory Trade
In 1989, members states of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Convention) agreed to place elephants on Appendix I of the treaty, thereby banning the international trade in ivory. The U.S. was …
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Saudi Arabian Women Gain Right to Practice Law
In a major step forward in human rights, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has granted four women in the country the right to practice law. One of these women, Dr. Nadia Al-Anani, is employed by the law firm Squire Sanders, …
International Law Writing and Video Competition
The ABA Section of International Law has announced the Rona R. Mears Student Writing Competition & Scholarship Awards. The topic of the competition is Edward Joseph Snowden: “Present legal arguments on why Mr. Snowden is guilty or alternatively not guilty …
