Washington College of Law

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At American University Washington College of Law, you’re more than a law student. You’re part of a supportive community where ambition meets opportunity. Located in Washington, D.C., where laws are made, interpreted, and challenged, AU Law combines rigorous academics, nationally recognized programs, and hands-on experience to prepare you for a world of possibilities across the legal profession.
 
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Record 36 Law Schools Compete in AUWCL’s National First Amendment Moot Court Competition

Student-led competition brings aspiring attorneys from across the country to Washington, D.C., to tackle complex questions of free speech and academic freedom.

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Nationally Ranked Specialty Programs

American University Washington College of Law’s top specialty programs, nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report – #2 Clinical Program; #4 International Law; #6 Intellectual Property; #9 Part-Time; and #16 Health Care Law.

Policy

American University has adopted a Policy on Freedom of Expression and Expressive Conduct that applies fully to students, staff, and faculty regardless of employment status at the Washington College of Law. The law school applies the policy in all ways consistent with ABA Standard 208 on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.