American University Washington College of Law presents How Legal Rhetoric Shapes the Law II—The Language of Violence and Torture Nov. 7, 2008.
It will begin in the morning with a keynote address by Peter Brooks (Yale and Princeton). Professor Brooks is a scholar of narrative theory, co-edited “Law Stories” with Paul Gewirtz a few years ago, and recently has written two provocative pieces: “Narrative Transactions—Does the Law Need a Narratology?” (18 Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities 1) and an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “The Ethics of Reading” (Feb. 8, 2008), in which he took on the analysis in the infamous “torture memo.” He will speak on “The Ethics of Reading” to kick off a day of discussing how language can be used, interpreted, manipulated to justify violence, and, perhaps, also to combat it. In the early afternoon, we will have four panelists discussing various uses of language in relation to violence, torture and human rights. Finally, and this is an innovation, we will have a workshop for legal writing teachers to discuss and work on ways to introduce these ideas in the legal writing classroom
For more information on the program, a detailed agenda and for registration fees, please contact Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 - Phone; secle [at] wcl.american.edu
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
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American University Washington College of Law presents How Legal Rhetoric Shapes the Law II—The Language of Violence and Torture Nov. 7, 2008.
It will begin in the morning with a keynote address by Peter Brooks (Yale and Princeton). Professor Brooks is a scholar of narrative theory, co-edited “Law Stories” with Paul Gewirtz a few years ago, and recently has written two provocative pieces: “Narrative Transactions—Does the Law Need a Narratology?” (18 Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities 1) and an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “The Ethics of Reading” (Feb. 8, 2008), in which he took on the analysis in the infamous “torture memo.” He will speak on “The Ethics of Reading” to kick off a day of discussing how language can be used, interpreted, manipulated to justify violence, and, perhaps, also to combat it. In the early afternoon, we will have four panelists discussing various uses of language in relation to violence, torture and human rights. Finally, and this is an innovation, we will have a workshop for legal writing teachers to discuss and work on ways to introduce these ideas in the legal writing classroom
For more information on the program, a detailed agenda and for registration fees, please contact Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 - Phone; secle [at] wcl.american.edu
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
| Law and Philosophy, National Security Law, Legal Research & Writing, CONFERENCES |
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The Washington College of Law (American University) presents Looking Past Guantanamo: Are New Concepts Needed for Terrorist-Related Detentions? Sept. 19, 2008 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). This conference advances conversation on global counterterrorism by asking whether the law enforcement and international humanitarian law models are able to theoretically address the unique characteristics of international terrorism or whether new concepts are needed. Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
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The Washington College of Law (American University) presents Countering Terrorism Through Domestic and International Targeted Sanctions: A Rule of Law Perspective. Sept. 15, 2008 (9:30am - 5:30pm). Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
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The Washington College of Law (American University) is holding its 2nd Annual International Week with events for students and the larger community.
Munching on Human Rights: An Introduction to Human Rights and the Treaty Reporting Process. Sept. 11, 2008 (12:00PM-1:20PM). Aimed at 1Ls.
Countering Terrorism Through Domestic and International Targeted Sanctions: A Rule of Law Perspective. Sept. 15, 2008 (9:30am - 5:30pm). Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
World Bank’s Legal Approach and Policies Towards Millennium Development Goals Lunch Presentation. Sept. 16 (12:00PM)
Nuts and Bolts of Human Rights Work: War Stories (and More) From the Field. Sept. 17 (12:00PM)
Justice, Gender, and Sexuality in Latin America. Sept. 17 (2:00PM) 6th Floor Lounges, Washington College of Law
Oxfam Hunger Banquet: Trade and Investment in Food Stuffs During a Global Food Crisis. Sept. 18 (12:00PM)
“Contemporary International Law: Empire of Law or the Law of Empire?” 2nd Annual ILSP Lecture on International law: Lecturer Jose Alvarez, Hamilton Fish Professor of International Law and Diplomacy, Columbia University. Sept. 18, 2008 (5:30pm)
Looking Past Guantanamo: Are New Concepts Needed for Terrorist-Related Detentions? Sept. 19, 2008 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm). This conference advances conversation on global counterterrorism by asking whether the law enforcement and international humanitarian law models are able to theoretically address the unique characteristics of international terrorism or whether new concepts are needed. Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
| LECTURES, National Security Law, International Law, CONFERENCES |
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| September 8, 2008 | to | September 10, 2008 |
The Information Society Project at Yale Law School (Yale ISP) and the International Journal of Communications Law and Policy (IJCLP) are pleased to announce their fifth interdisciplinary writing competition and call for papers in conjunction with the Third Access to Knowledge (A2K3) Conference taking place on September 8-10, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland.We invite students, scholars, policy-makers, technologists, activists, and industry representatives to submit papers on access to knowledge (A2K) and communications law and policy for publication by the IJCLP. Submissions must be received by July 24th, 2008, to be considered for the A2K3 writing competition.The authors of the selected papers will be invited to publish their work in a special volume of the International Journal of Communications Law and Policy, in memoriam of former IJCLP lead editor Boris Rotenberg.
This year’s writing competition will feature an award sponsored by Kaltura. The Kaltura Prize will be granted to the author of the best submission on a topic relating to digital media remix, open-source business models, collaborative production, democratic culture, or related themes which speak to the identity of Kaltura as the world’s first open-source video platform. The Kaltura Prize will include a cash stipend of $1,000 and funding for travel to and accommodations in Geneva to accept the award at the A2K3 conference.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on July 18th, 2008
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| July 16, 2008 | to | September 15, 2008 |
This isn’t specifically about legal research instruction, but might be of interest to those who teach legal research: Critical Pedagogy and Library Instruction: An Edited Collection. Abstracts are due Sept. 15, 2008. Jump to full post
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on July 16th, 2008
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| September 8, 2008 | to | September 10, 2008 |
The Information Society Project (ISP) at Yale Law School will host the third Access to Knowledge Conference (A2K3) September 8-10, 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland. It “will bring together hundreds of decision-makers and experts on global knowledge to discuss the urgent need for policy reforms.”
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on May 5th, 2008
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| September 8, 2008 | to | September 12, 2008 |
The 6th European Conference on Ecological Restoration will be held at the International Convention Center in Ghent, Belgium, Sept. 8-12, 2008. See list of partners here. The deadline for the calls for proposals is April 15, 2008.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on April 14th, 2008
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