American University Washington College of Law symposium focuses on world trade system

October 29, 2018

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY —  On Oct. 24, American University Washington College of Law and the ABCI Institute presented the XIV Symposium on International Trade. The annual symposium, “Rule-based World Trade System Under Systematic Crisis,” opened with welcoming remarks by ABCI Institute Chairman and AUWCL Adjunct Professor Aluisio de Lima-Campos.

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Lord Thomas addresses American University Law students on independence and impartiality of the judiciary

October 29, 2018

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd addressed students at American University Washington College of Law during his talk, “Maintaining the Ability to Do Justice to All Manner of People.” Lord Thomas expressed his concerns of a growing trend in Europe of governments interfering with the judiciary.

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Colleges file lawsuit challenging unlawful presence policy for international students

October 29, 2018

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Four colleges have filed suit in federal court to contest a new policy that makes it easier for international students and exchange scholars on F, J and M visas to accrue “unlawful presence” in the U.S

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Brooklyn Law hosts discussion on international tax policy

October 22, 2018

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL — The Dennis J. Block Center for the Study of International Business Law at Brooklyn Law School hosted a leading tax theorist fro a discussion on international tax policy.

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A proposed rule could increase number of graduates with advanced degrees from U.S. universities in H-1B visa pool

October 22, 2018

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Trump administration plans to publish a proposed rule this month that would increase the probability that holders of advanced degrees from U.S. institutions would be selected for one of 85,000 H-1B skilled worker visas available in the annual lottery.

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Trump Administration plans to set new time limits for student visas

October 22, 2018

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Trump administration plans to set new time limits for student visas to reduce overstays. Advocates for international exchange see the move as one that could hurt America’s ability to compete for international students.

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University of Virginia Law professors collaborate on new book on comparative international law

October 15, 2018

UVA SCHOOL OF LAW —  Faculty at the University of Virginia School of Law collaborated on a recently published book that not only enlightens scholarly understanding of international law, but is among the first to open up the field to comparative study.

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University of Dayton Law launches online LLM program in American and Transnational Law

October 15, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON — The University of Dayton School of Law will offer an entirely online Master of Laws (LL.M.) program in American and Transnational Law, including an optional U.S. legal practice certificate.

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University of Colorado Law adds international law certificate

October 15, 2018

COLORADO LAW — The University of Colorado Law School added a certificate in international law, which formally recognizes JD students who have completed concentrated coursework in this area of study.

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Report: International graduate school enrollment declines for second straight year

October 10, 2018

INSIDE HIGHER ED — First-time international graduate enrollments in U.S. institutions fell 3.7 percent from fall 2016 to fall 2017, according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools.

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