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Located in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods, American University Washington College of Law is just minutes from downtown and at the center of policy, business, and all things international. Established in 1896, it was the first law school in the country founded by women, ensuring that both men and women had an equal opportunity to study law. The law school promotes an environment of opportunity with unparalleled access to all that Washington, D.C. has to offer and an emphasis on experiential learning through the renowned Clinical, Trial Advocacy, and Externship programs. In addition to its renowned international law program, the law school offers a rich curriculum in public interest, business, health law, criminal justice, intellectual property, environmental, human rights, and more.

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Gain Core Legal Skills with a Master of Legal Studies Degree

A thorough understanding of the law is not limited to practicing attorneys. The online Master of Legal Studies (MLS) from American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) is designed for professionals, like you, who have law-related responsibilities and understand the law’s important influence on both your daily job functions and your community at large.

The program offers the following specialization tracks: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, and Cybersecurity. Each specialization track features fundamental legal training and industry-specific knowledge that will improve your ability to make informed decisions that affect your organization and legitimize your credibility with clients, co-workers, and partners.

If you choose the Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, or Cybersecurity track, you will earn a certificate in addition to your MLS degree. 1

Why Earn a Master of Legal Studies?

No matter how you deal with the law — whether it’s handling contracts, drafting new policies, or ensuring compliance with legal regulations in your field — earning an MLS degree equips you with the legal framework you need to effectively solve legal questions and challenges in your role. With an MLS, you will be able to broaden your leadership potential and open the door to new career advancement opportunities.

Through the online MLS at American University Washington College of Law, you will cultivate a solid foundation of knowledge in the U.S. legal system — including legal concepts and procedures — allowing you to better perform your job and make a difference in your community. Careers in many different industries can benefit from the knowledge gained in the MLS program in a variety of ways.

Paralegals will gain the specialized legal knowledge needed to better support the lawyers within their firm and to stand out from their peers.

Business executives will better understand legal terminology and regulations behind contracts and transactions.

Government employees will understand the policies and legal regulations of government agencies they interact with on a daily basis.

Health care compliance managers will develop an understanding of complex health care laws and regulations and learn to implement an effective health care compliance program.

Software engineers will improve their understanding of IP and regulations that are impacting the rapidly changing tech field.

American University Washington College of Law’s Top-Ranked Specialty Programs in 2022 U.S. News & World Report Include 2 :

International Law

Intellectual Property Law

The online MLS program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that features courses from American University’s Washington College of Law, the Kogod School of Business, and the #8-ranked School of International Service 3 .

With this unique partnership, you will not only graduate an expert in legal studies but will also will be able to translate your expertise into real-world business and international relations solutions.

The program consists of 30 credits and can be completed on a part-time or full-time schedule.

Focus your studies on one of the following specializations:  General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, and Cybersecurity

All MLS tracks include foundational courses, specialization courses, elective courses, and one in-person immersion on our Washington, D.C., campus. If you select the Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, or Cybersecurity track, you will earn a certificate in addition to your MLS degree.

Foundational Courses

• Introduction to Courts and Law
• Introduction to Regulation and Compliance
• Drafting for Compliance Professionals
• Negotiation and Communication

Featured MLS Electives

• Contract Drafting
• Criminal Justice
• Government Contracting
• Health Care Law and Compliance
• Human Resources Compliance

Featured Business Courses from AU’s Kogod School of Business:

• Business Law, Ethics, and Governance
• Management of Information Systems
• Cybersecurity Governance
• Database and Big Data
• Insights to Business Analytics

Featured International Relations Courses from AU’s School of International Service:

• Intercultural Communication
• International Negotiation
• Understanding Global Economics and Markets
• Global Economic Governance and Organizations

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Increase Your Credibility Within Your Organization in as Few as 12 Months

Gain an advanced understanding of the law with a Master of Legal Studies online from American University Washington College of Law.

Specializations and Certificates

AtAt the end of your second term, you will choose one of the following industry-specific specialization tracks that best aligns with your goals: General MLS, Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, Cybersecurity, or U.S. Legislation. If you select the Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, Cybersecurity or U.S. Legislation track, you will earn a certificate in addition to your MLS degree.

If you choose to earn a Health Care Compliance certificate and meet certain qualifications, you may be eligible to receive an  additional certificate accredited by the Compliance Certificate Board (CCB) , which enables you to sit for the following exams within one year of completing the MLS program: 4

• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)®
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional–International (CCEP-I)®
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)®
• Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)®
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)®

General MLS

Gain a comprehensive understanding of legal concepts, legal procedures, and the overall U.S. legal system. This track is ideal for non-lawyer legal professionals who traditionally deal with the law, such as paralegals, HR professionals, government contractors, or social workers.

Featured Courses:

• Health Care Fraud and Abuse: Contracting and Compliance
• Anti-Corruption Law

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Learn to make more effective business decisions and ensure compliance with the law. This specialization is ideal for business, finance, or government professionals who could benefit from legal knowledge when dealing with contracts, negotiations, transactions, and other business procedures.

• Business Associations
• Banking and Financial Services Compliance
• Management of Organizations and Human Capital

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Health Care Compliance

Develop specialized knowledge needed to gain credibility, further the mission of your organization, and advance your career by implementing effective health care compliance programs. This specialization is designed for health care professionals, such as legal nurse consultants, health care administrators, or health care compliance auditors.

• Information Privacy and Data Security Law

View the Health Care Compliance Specialization curriculum.

Cultivate fundamental skills needed to stay up to date with the rapid growth of technology and ensure compliance with the constantly changing laws surrounding the sharing and accessing of information. This specialization is designed for tech specialists in areas such as software engineering, e-Discovery, or IT.

• Electronically Stored Information
• Cybersecurity Risk Management

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Cybersecurity

Learn to comply with internet law and data regulations, protect against data exposure, and better understand the legal and compliance concepts surrounding big data. This specialization is ideal for professionals who want to learn the most effective practices to manage risk in a digital economy.

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U.S. Legislation

Gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative processes and procedures used in state legislatures and local government agencies. Designed for emerging, non-lawyer professionals, this specialization features the real-world application of legislative processes legal professionals leverage on Capitol Hill, and beyond.

• Ethics in Law & Public Policy
• U.S. Legislative Skills
• U.S. Legislative Process
• State and Local Governments

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August 19, 2024

The online MLS experience brings the AU campus to you, no matter where you are.  While benefiting from the flexibility of online learning, you will gain access to some of the leading voices in the legal sphere and resources unique to AU’s location in the nation’s legal hub, Washington, D.C.

AU has offered fully online programs for over 10 years, and the MLS is designed based on research of what makes online learning successful. Through our combination of a hands-on, experiential approach and advanced technology, you will graduate with the experience, connections, and in-depth knowledge needed to succeed in your legal role.

Online Learning

Everything you need to succeed is located in the digital campus platform. Our mix of asynchronous material and live sessions gives you the flexibility of completing course work on your schedule while also collaborating face-to-face with your classmates and faculty in real time in the Zoom HD classroom.

The digital campus also hosts your self-paced course work and a suite of tools you can personalize to fit your learning style, including dark mode, video transcripts, and various video speed settings.  Take a video tour of the digital campus.

Optional In-Person Immersions

Expand on your online learning during an in-person immersion on American University’s beautiful Washington, D.C., campus. At the optional immersion, you will have the opportunity to advance your presentation and negotiation skills in simulation exercises, network with industry experts, and collaborate with classmates on group projects.

There is also time set aside for you to tour the Supreme Court and explore Washington, D.C.—the center of the country’s legal institutions.  Learn more about our in-person immersion.

Dedicated Faculty

You will learn from  faculty who are deeply immersed in the legal community and bring their extensive professional experiences from various industries to the classroom. Faculty are accessible to serve as mentors who connect you with valuable law connections across different sectors.

Student Support Resources

We offer personalized technical and academic support from the admissions process to graduation. This includes an admissions counselor to help with your application, a student success advisor to keep you on track with classes, and a dedicated career advisor to help you prepare for the next steps in your career.  Learn more about our career services.

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Connections in D.C. and Beyond

Located in Washington, D.C., American University is immersed within the legal history and future of our country. You will benefit from the school’s ties to this legal environment and will have the opportunity to gain connections to important D.C. resources.

You will also join our vast alumni network in D.C. and around the world. This includes access to professionals in government, health care, intellectual property law, and international relations who are available to help you reach your career goals.

Washington College of Law Alumni

The map displays states of residence for all MLS alumni and currently enrolled MLS students since the inception of the online program in 2019, including: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virgina, and Washington, DC.

Class Profile

American University Washington College of Law values its history of diversity and inclusion and continues to uphold its commitment to increasing accessibility to a quality legal education. The following information reflects enrolled students as of February 2020.

The self-reported data above reflect all-time enrolled students as of February 2020. The circle graph shows percentage breakdown of race: 50% Black/African American, 23% white, 13% Hispanic, 7% two or more races, 5% Asian. 2% of students chose not to report their race.

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As an MLS student, you will have access to a dedicated career advisor, as well as career resources designed to prepare you for today’s job market. Our Virtual Career Center features:

One-on-one Career Coaching Whether you are looking for a career change or a job promotion, you can meet with your dedicated career advisor to discuss your professional goals, develop a customized action plan, get your resume reviewed, and learn strategic ways to network and negotiate salary.

Development Courses and Resources Download helpful application materials and access self-directed professional development courses and lectures that will help you enhance personal branding and craft a successful application.

Employment Opportunities Be in the know about employment opportunities that career advisors and other students share on the Virtual Career Center job wall.

Mock Interviews Prepare for the big day by scheduling a mock interview with your career advisor, who will ask industry-specific questions, give you interactive exercises, and provide real-time advice.

The Founding Women of Washington College of Law

In 1896, Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma Gillett were determined to lead the first generation of women into legal practice. Having been denied admission to traditional male-dominated law schools, these two women’s rights advocates recognized their opportunity to make history. That year, Washington College of Law became the first law school in the world founded by women. Two years later, it became the first to have a woman dean and the first to graduate an all-female law school class.

Our founding mothers believed that lawyers had a crucial role to play in the development of society, business, government, and individual freedoms. Today, the Washington College of Law stays true to its founders and is a  top-10 ranked law school for Greatest Resources for Women  by Princeton Review in 2019 5 and continues to be a center for activism and an institution of gender equality. When our students graduate, we ensure that they understand their power and obligation to remove legal barriers to women’s full participation in society.

Washington College of Law founders: Ellen Spencer Mussey and Emma Gillett

Camille A. Nelson, Former Dean at American University Washington College of Law, 2016-2020

At AUWCL, We Champion What Matters

Champion What Matters  speaks to the passion and principles that guide this law school community. People here stand up for ideas and ideals and truly want to make a difference. We speak up. We act. We champion the rights of musicians through copyright law. We champion health care legislation. We champion human rights around the world. And we champion environmental policy.

MLS v. JD v. LLM: Which Degree Is Right for You?

There are many factors to consider when deciding which law degree is right for you. American University Washington College of Law offers on-campus and online law programs so you can earn the degree that best fits your lifestyle and career goals. When assessing the differences between a Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Juris Doctor (JD), and Master of Laws (LLM), it is important to consider your career objectives, the time to complete the degree, and the testing requirements.

Our online MLS degree is for professionals who interact with the law — legal documents, contracts, or regulations — in their daily lives but are not interested in practicing law in a courtroom. The flexible nature of our online MLS program allows you to continue to work while earning your degree. It also features industry-specific specializations and certificates for roles that require specific legal expertise in areas such as business, health care, compliance, financial services, or cybersecurity.

The MLS does not require GRE or LSAT scores for admission and can be completed in as little as 12 months.

Juris Doctor

Our on-campus JD degree prepares students to represent clients and become practicing lawyers in the private or public sector. Our JD program requires applicants to submit either an LSAT or GRE score for admission. Upon completion of the degree, you must also study for and pass the Bar Exam in order to become a practicing lawyer.

Our  JD program  takes three years to complete full-time or four years to complete part-time.

Master of Laws

Our on-campus LLM degree is for lawyers looking to advance and enhance their skills in a particular area of law. You can earn an LLM if you already have a JD or an LLB (for foreign attorneys) and are interested in learning new strategies and tools to master a specific area of law, such as advocacy, IP, or international legal studies.

Foreign-trained lawyers can also use the LLM to become eligible to take the Bar Exam in certain U.S. states.  Our LLM degree can usually be completed in one year.

Develop Advanced Legal Skills Needed to Make a Difference

1  The Master of Legal Studies and the associated certificate offerings are not J.D. degree programs and will not qualify a graduate to become a lawyer, practice law, sit for the bar exam, or engage in activities for which a law license is required. Coursework completed in either of these programs is not transferable to a J.D. program. arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 2 U.S. News & World Report . Accessed April 2021. arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 3 Top Master’s Programs for Policy Career in International Relations— Foreign Policy  magazine , 2018. Accessed September 2020. arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 4  Administered by the Health Law and Policy Program, the Health Care Compliance Certificate (HCCC) designates students in the J.D., L.L.M., and MLS programs who have completed a specialization of courses in health care law and compliance. The Health Care Compliance Certificate is accredited by the  Compliance Certificate Board (CCB) . MLS students who complete the health care compliance track will earn the certificate and be eligible to sit for the CHC, CHPC, CHRC, CCEP and/or the CCEP-I exams within 12 months of completing the program. arrow_upward Return to footnote reference 5 Princeton Review  . Accessed July 2019.  arrow_upward Return to footnote reference

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Iowa law school announces faculty appointment for kate melloy goettel.

The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that Kate Melloy Goettel, a national leader in immigration law and federal court practice, will join the faculty in August 2024.  

The 2007 Iowa Law School graduate will start and lead an ongoing federal civil rights clinic with an immigration focus. The clinic will teach students civil litigation skills that can be applied to a broad range of legal careers whether at a law firm, government office or agency, or public-interest organization. The cases will focus on impact litigation in the immigration space, representing non-citizens before the federal district and appellate courts.  

Goettel has extensive experience practicing immigration law in the nonprofit and government sectors. She has most recently served as senior legal director for the American Immigration Council, leading high-impact class-action and multi-plaintiff litigation under federal statutes and the U.S. Constitution. She previously was associate director of litigation for the National Immigrant Justice Center. In 2019, the Federal Bar Association named her NGO Lawyer of the Year.   

From 2009 to 2017, Goettel was a trial attorney and senior litigation counsel for the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) in the U.S. Department of Justice, where she litigated cases in nearly 40 federal district courts and handled appeals in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. At OIL, she defended federal immigration agencies, trained and supervised attorneys, advised U.S. Attorney’s Offices on civil immigration cases, and served on the inter-agency team that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act in the Supreme Court in 2013 ( United States v. Windsor).   

In addition, Goettel is a member of the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section and was its 2022-2023 section chair. The association recognized her work and leadership with the 2023 Barry Frager Award for Service to the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section.  

Goettel is a frequent presenter and lecturer to bar associations and attorney groups. She has appeared in or been quoted by many media outlets and has published articles in immigration-related legal publications.  

“I'm thrilled to return to the University of Iowa clinical program, which was instrumental in my legal education,” Goettel said. “The clinic is where I represented my first clients, learned immigration law, and grappled with the challenges of legal practice. I'm excited to work with students as they walk through that learning process, and I'm honored to join such an inspiring group of clinicians.”  

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Howard university college of engineering and architecture receives $5m record-setting gift from autodesk.

This unrestricted gift will fund student preparation for an AI-Powered workforce – leveraging a new state-of-the-art Design and Make lab.

June 5, 2024 -- Autodesk Inc., the global leader in software for the Design and Make industries, announced today a $5 million gift to Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) – the largest unrestricted philanthropic donation in CEA’s history. This record-setting gift will ensure that Howard’s new state-of-the-art Design and Make lab will have the software, cutting-edge equipment, and educators to teach aspiring engineers for years to come. 

“We are immensely grateful for Autodesk’s gift to Howard’s College of Engineering and Architecture,” said Howard University president Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. “Howard is a leader in graduating Black engineers, and this gift will expand our ability to provide our students with the best and latest resources throughout the course of their education here. This is increasingly important to us as competition for entry-level jobs continues to increase and as the need for tech and AI skills becomes all the more critical.”  

According to research from career and jobs website Zippia, only 3% of mechanical engineers in the United States are Black. Together, Autodesk and the renowned Historically Black College and University (HBCU) are committed to increasing opportunities for this under-represented cohort and ensuring equal opportunities for hands-on software training for future engineers.

“This generous gift, in addition to the previously donated $1M to the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is a result of our exemplary industry-academia partnership with Autodesk for the last six years, which has already resulted in curriculum development with industry-grade software, and mechanical engineering graduates with advanced skills. All of these efforts will be used for the long-term development and sustainability of establishing a diverse engineering workforce,” said Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D., P.E., professor and chair of  Howard University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering .   

Today, 41% of industry professionals say the ability to implement and work with AI is the top technical skill they are hiring for over the next three years.* Educating students with experiential technology training is table stakes to ensure early success in their careers. 

“At Autodesk, our software not only helps people design and make things; we also help shape tomorrow’s design and make leaders,” said Andrew Anagnost, president and CEO of Autodesk . “It’s imperative that educators and industry leaders work together to prepare students for an ever-changing workforce, and technology companies like Autodesk have a critical role to play in bridging the gap. We’re honored to support Howard University’s students on their journeys to building the future.”  

Howard University will unveil the state-of-the-art lab in fall 2024 to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.   

The lab will also support K-12 activities to inspire young students to explore STEM through the incorporation of SAE International’s award-winning, hands-on A World in Motion® (AWIM) PreK-12 STEM program in partnership with the SAE Foundation, which supports equitable access to STEM through SAE’s AWIM Program and has reached more than 6 million students since the inception of the program in 1986.  

“The opening of the lab will enable students to transform their budding design ideas into working prototypes. Through their use of the lab’s design and making technology and peer collaborations, students will have immersive learning experiences that connect theoretical knowledge with real-world problems that require diverse teams. The opportunities afforded by a facility like this are a driver for innovation,” said John M. M. Anderson, Ph.D., dean of CEA . 

Autodesk’s gift in support of the lab is in part a result of the longstanding partnership between Autodesk and Dr. Nadir Yilmaz, professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Howard University. Dr. Yilmaz and his department faculty have been leveraging Autodesk software in their classrooms for the past six years. Autodesk proudly offers its software for free to students and educators worldwide in its commitment to prepare the next generation to design and make the future. 

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Sources:   *Autodesk’s  State of Design and Make Report :  Autodesk surveyed nearly 5,400 industry leaders, futurists, and experts from the following industries: architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO); design and manufacturing (D&M), and media and entertainment (M&E) to glean insights on how digital transformation is driving business resilience, powering sustainability efforts, and shaping the future of work.  

About Howard University 

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced three Schwarzman Scholars, four Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu .  

About Autodesk   The world's designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk's Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything 

About Autodesk Education Experiences   Autodesk Education Experiences (AEX) inspires the next generation to design and make a better world for all. It provides students, educators, and accredited institutions free access to Autodesk’s portfolio of professional-grade software, trusted by Design and Make leaders worldwide. This investment in the future prepares students with the skills to not only excel in tomorrow’s workforce but to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a global community of over 100 million users at more than 160,000 schools, AEX empowers future innovators everywhere to #MakeAnything. For more information, visit Autodesk/education.com or follow @autodeskedu on social media.  

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Rankings released! QS World University Rankings 2025 

The QS World University Rankings 2025 are now live ! 

Being the first of its kind to incorporate both employability and sustainability factors into the methodology , the QS World University Rankings provides the higher education sector, governments and students a reliable rankings system that identifies the world’s leading universities in a range of performance metrics. 

This year’s ranking is the largest – featuring 1,500 universities from 106 countries and territories across the globe. For the thirteenth consecutive year Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US has placed first. 

Who are the top ten universities in the QS World University Rankings 2025? 

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US 

2. Imperial College London, UK 

3. University of Oxford, UK 

4. Harvard University, US 

5. University of Cambridge, UK 

6. Stanford University, US 

7. ETH Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland 

8. National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore 

9. University College London, UK 

10. California Institute of Technology (Caltech), US 

Notably, Imperial College London has moved up four places – the biggest improvement among the top ten.  Their progress is attributed to several factors, including their improvement in the ‘Sustainability’ category, (scoring 99.7 out of 100 overall) and in various research metrics including ‘Citations per faculty’, which they earned 86.5 last year, compared to a total of 93.9 this year, for example. 

New entrants  

There are 21 newly ranked institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2025, with the highest debutant being the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in the United Arab Emirates, with a ranking of 485th – the University scored 100 in indicators ‘International students’ and ‘International faculty’.  

Global highlights of the QS World University Rankings 2025 

China and India’s universities have seen the biggest upward movements for both the number of institutions increasing their ranking position and for the number of significant moves (defined as 10 places or more) in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Other highlights in institutional performance globally are: 

The UK’s strongest performance is in the ‘International Student Ratio’ indicator. It achieves the world’s second-highest average score among countries with ten or more ranked universities, behind only Saudi Arabia – underscoring the global appeal of UK higher education institutions and their ability to attract a diverse student body. 

The US continues to boast one of the world’s most renowned higher education systems for their reputation, according to employers and academics – this is clear in the ranking as four of the top ten universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley (UCB) earn 100 in the ‘Academic reputation’ indicator. 

Canada  

Canadian universities are performing exceptionally in ‘Sustainability’, with two universities among the world’s top five, including the world’s most sustainable institution, the University of Toronto . 

Australia  

Three Australian institutions are in the world’s top 20 – with the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney each climbing one position to 13th and 18th respectively. Australia also dominates in ‘International research’ in the Asia-Pacific region, claiming nine of the top 10 positions. 

Africa  

South Africa holds the African continent’s top four positions in the rankings – with the University of Cape Town (ranked 171st) being the continent’s highest-ranked institution, an improvement of two places from the previous year. Cairo University (Egypt) completed the top five in Africa, ranking 350th globally. 

Latin America  

Latin America has four representatives in the top 100, one from each of its four largest economies: Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) in Argentina (71st); Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil (92nd); Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) in Chile (93rd); and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Mexico (94th). 

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Genvieve Lakier, a law professor at the University of Chicago, speaks Friday outside the University of Chicago’s Levi Hall in Hyde Park, where students and faculty gathered to speak out against the university’s decision to withhold degrees of four graduating seniors “due to a university disciplinary process because they ‘may have been involved’ in the Gaza solidarity encampment on the quad,” according to a news release.

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UChicago faculty and alderpeople criticize school for withholding encampment protesters' degrees

At a press conference friday morning, denis hirschfeldt, a professor and president of the school’s chapter of the american association of university professors, said the school’s disciplinary process had lost “all credibility.”.

Faculty and students at the University of Chicago claimed at a press conference Friday the university is circumventing its own disciplinary process to withhold degrees from pro-Palestinian student protesters.

Fourth-year student Youssef Hasweh said he and three other seniors — Rayna Acha, Kelly Hui and a fourth student who declined to give their name — received an email Friday saying their degrees would be withheld until the resolution of a school disciplinary process related to their involvement in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

Students haven’t been informed of what the alleged misconduct was other than it was related to complaints made about the encampment. University officials have said the students can still walk at graduation, but their degrees are being held until the process is finished, which has no clear timeline.

“Here at the University of Chicago, the free speech university, talking about Palestine is not free but comes with a hefty price,” Hasweh said at a Friday morning press conference with faculty and students. “I’ve lost my degree and all current employment offers I was interviewing for. I’ve lost a future, for now, as a graduate of UChicago.”

• Pro-Palestinian student says University of Chicago is withholding degrees from 4 protesters

Later, Denis Hirschfeldt, a mathematics professor at UChicago and president of the school’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, said the school’s disciplinary process had lost “all credibility.”

Denis Hirschfeldt, a mathematics professor at the University of Chicago, speaks outside the University of Chicago’s Levi Hall in Hyde Park, where students and faculty gathered to speak out against the university’s decision to withhold degrees of four graduating seniors “due to a university disciplinary process because they ‘may have been involved’ in the Gaza solidarity encampment on the quad,” according to a press release, Friday, May 31, 2024.

Hirschfeldt was on the faculty senate that drafted the rules for the disciplinary process in 2017. He claims an ad hoc chair, chemistry professor Bryan Dickinson, was appointed by provost Katherine Baicker without the consultation of the sitting chairs or faculty senate after the complaints had already been made. He called it “clear interference” and a “massive conflict of interest.”

University policy defers actions to the sitting chair, and doesn’t mention any process for appointing an ad hoc chair for certain cases. The university didn’t immediately respond to requests for clarification or comment.

“[Baicker’s interference] has turned a faculty-led disciplinary process into an administration-led exercise in punishment,” Hirschfeldt said.

The press conference came within hours of 16 alderpeople sending a letter to Baicker urging her to reconsider the disciplinary measures.

“We are concerned that these students’ degrees are being withheld without appropriate process or adequate bases in evidence; that the withholding of these degrees constitutes a grave repression of free expression in contradiction to the University’s commitments to free speech and First Amendment rights; and that this repression forms part of a pattern of universities targeting students for making their voices heard,” the alderpeople wrote in the letter.

At the encampment, students demanded the university to disclose its investments, divest from those with ties to Israel and arms companies, and help to repair the damage done to Gaza’s universities. The protesters also wanted the school to stop development on the South Side and to put money toward repairing the “harm” it had caused to the area through prior investments.

Youssef Hasweh, one of the University of Chicago graduates whose degrees are being withheld by the university, speaks outside the University of Chicago’s Levi Hall in Hyde Park, where students and faculty gathered to speak out against the university’s decision to withhold degrees of four graduating seniors “due to a university disciplinary process because they ‘may have been involved’ in the Gaza solidarity encampment on the quad,” according to a press release, Friday, May 31, 2024.

“We are all complicit in every death in Gaza if the bombs being dropped are made with our tuition dollars,” Hasweh said. “We don’t deserve a graduation made from the profits of investing in death.”

The students having their degrees withheld said they plan to walk at graduation Saturday, displaying empty diploma cases as they do.

“There’s no class of 2024 in Gaza,” Acha said. “We will fight to get our degrees so we can continue to fight for Palestine.”

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Professor Kunal Parker , Miami Law’s associate dean for Intellectual Life and dean's distinguished scholar, was recently invited to participate in D igging a Hole: The Legal Theory Podcast , hosted by Professors Samuel Moyn and David Schleicher of Yale Law School. The podcast interviews legal scholars from across the country.

On episode 59, Parker discusses his recent book, The Turn to Process , which was published by Cambridge University Press. The book explores the massive reorientation of American legal, political, and economic thinking between 1870 and 1970. Listen to the podcast here .

Parker’s teaching areas and interests include American Legal History, Estates and Trusts, Immigration and Nationality Law, and Property. In addition to his recent book, Parker has published two other books:  Making Foreigners: Immigration and Citizenship Law in America   (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2015), and  Common Law, History, and Democracy in America, 1790 - 1900: Legal Thought Before Modernism  (Cambridge University Press, 2011). 

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A leading voice on the protection of civilians and Canadian foreign policy, Jennifer M. Welsh has been named the next director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy, following an international search. Welsh will be taking over from founding director, economist Christopher Ragan , in January 2025.

Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Lisa Shapiro , said: “Prof. Jennifer Welsh, with her extensive experience, distinguished scholarship, her commitment to the Max Bell School of Public Policy’s distinctive emphasis on the practice of developing and implementing policy, and her vision both to solidify the School’s strength in the Canadian policy context and to extend its reach into a wider international policy community promises an exciting next phase in the development of the Max Bell School of Public Policy. We are all delighted that she is taking on this important role.”

Welsh was cross-appointed in 2019 as the Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security at McGill University in the Department of Political Science and the Max Bell School of Public Policy, and has served as Director of McGill’s Centre for International Peace and Security Studies. She was previously Professor and Chair in International Relations at the European University Institute and Professor in International Relations at the University of Oxford, where she co-founded the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. From 2013-2016, she served as Assistant Secretary General and Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, on the Responsibility to Protect. She currently sits as a member of the IDP Protection Expert Group, co-led by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and UNHCR.

Welsh’s research focuses on contemporary challenges in global governance, conflict management, and Canadian foreign policy, including humanitarian action, collective responses to genocide and war crimes, the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and migration and displacement. Her most recent books include The Individualization of War (2023), Civilian Protective Agency in Violent Settings (2023), and The Return of History: Conflict, Migration and Geopolitics in the 21st century (2016), which was based on her CBC Massey Lectures. As Director of CIPSS at McGill, she has led several collaborative research projects with Canadian and international scholars, built a vibrant community of faculty and graduate students interested in global affairs and Canada’s role in the world, and co-directed a Canada-wide research network on Women, Peace, and Security. Jennifer has frequently provided input into policy initiatives for the Canadian government and the United Nations, as well as for international NGOs, and is co-host of the bilingual podcast, Tour de Table. Her research and policy engagement have been recognized through her election as Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and as International Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She sits on the Advisory Boards of the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation and The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, and co-chairs the Committee on International Security of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Welsh has a BA from the University of Saskatchewan in Political Science, and a M.Phil. and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

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The College of Law, established in 1909, has been a member of the  AALS  since 1914 and has been accredited by the  ABA  since 1925. As Idaho’s leader in legal education, the College of Law emphasizes quality over quantity and is founded on collegiality and a dedication to the highest ideals of a noble profession.

Students have the option to complete all three years in either Moscow or Boise. These two options expand the Juris Doctor curriculum with emphasis areas correlated to the interdisciplinary assets of Moscow’s location as part of the broader University of Idaho campus and Boise’s commercial and government connections.

College of Law students benefit from an attentive, dedicated, and accessible faculty as well as the unique opportunity to combine residential university community and metropolitan living and learning.

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With an overall enrollment around 300, students at the College of Law have a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Students enroll from across the country, representing almost 100 colleges and universities, 24 different states, and several foreign countries. Approximately 60 percent of our students are Idaho residents. The College of Law welcomes and actively seeks diversity, with particular attention to students of color and those who have overcome socioeconomic disadvantage. Due to our highly selective admission process and positive learning environment, including an academic success program run by a licensed attorney, academic attrition is less than 3 percent.

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Over 40 major research databases and wireless capability throughout the Menard Law building in Moscow allow students to quickly access a large collection of electronic resources with the most up-to-date legal information. The Law Library houses a print collection of Anglo-American and international law materials, with in-depth collections to support the law school’s signature areas of emphasis in Business Law and Entrepreneurship, Native American Law, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and our clinical programs. Located in the Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center in Boise, as the result of an innovative collaboration with the Idaho Supreme Court, the College of Law assumed management of the Idaho State Law Library. The State Law Library currently houses a collection of print and electronic resources to support the research needs of Idaho attorneys and judges, the public, and the law students and faculty.

All first-year students are required to take courses in Legal Research and Writing, Contracts, Criminal Law, Torts, Property, Civil Procedure, and Constitutional Law. After the first year, students must take Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Administrative Law, Business Associations, and Constitutional Law II, and they may choose to pursue an area of emphasis. The College of Law provides emphases in natural resources and environmental law, business law and entrepreneurship, and Native American law.

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The College of Law places great importance on public service and the development of practical skills. We require all students to complete at least 50 hours of preapproved pro bono service before graduation, which allows students to engage in substantial, law-related public service work.

There are six live-client clinics available at the College of Law:

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Students also sharpen their practical skills through participation in the summer externship program, by completing a semester in practice externship, and/or by competing in a wide variety of faculty- and lawyer-supervised skills competitions.

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• Concurrent JD/MS/PhD in Water Resources (Law, Management, and Policy) : The Water Resources graduate program provides interdisciplinary study options through the University of Idaho Water Resources Program to address complex water resources issues. We communicate across disciplines to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of these problems. The concurrent JD/MS may be completed in four years, and the JD/PhD may be completed in six. Available in Moscow.
• Concurrent JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration) : The program allows students to earn the JD and MBA in four years, rather than the usual five. Available in Boise.
• Concurrent JD/MS Environmental Science : The concurrent JD/MS in Environmental Science, offered in conjunction with the University of Idaho Environmental Science Program, is designed to give students technical knowledge in natural resources and environmental science coupled with professional expertise provided by training in law. Available in Moscow.
• Concurrent JD/MS degree in Bioregional Planning and Community Design:  The concurrent JD/MS in Bioregional Planning and Community Design degree, offered in conjunction with the University of Idaho Bioregional Planning and Community Design Program, offers the opportunity to combine the studies of law, science, policy, engineering, and social science to help create a community of “planner-lawyers” who can better serve clients in a planning context. Available in Moscow.
• Concurrent JD/Professional Science Master’s : The concurrent JD/PSM degree program through the University of Idaho Professional Science Master’s Program is an interdisciplinary, nonthesis degree that combines rigorous study in science with training in management and communication skills. Available in Moscow.
• Concurrent JD/Master of Accounting  degree in cooperation with the University of Idaho College of Business and Economics and  dual JD/Master of Accounting, Taxation Emphasis  degree in cooperation with Boise State University. These programs are particularly valuable for students interested in practicing tax law.

Applications are accepted beginning in October preceding the fall when an applicant intends to matriculate. Our law program is full time although we offer an adjusted curriculum for students who cannot attend class full time. Applicants must submit college transcripts and letters of recommendation through LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The application priority deadline is March 15, but we recommend late-fall application. Applications submitted after March 15 will be reviewed, but timely applications will receive priority consideration. The Admission Committee looks at each applicant holistically, including, but not limited to, LSAT score, academic record and background, writing ability, personal statement, work and life experiences, and recommendations.

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Students can join one or more of UI’s 30 active student organizations. The Student Bar Association represents student interests, both educational and social. The  Idaho Law Review , which covers topics ranging from state and regional problems to national and international issues, and the  Idaho Critical Legal Studies Journal,  an online journal of critical legal studies, give students valuable writing and editing experience. The Board of Student Advocates and the Law Students for Appropriate Dispute Resolution coordinate intramural competitions and provide opportunities for students to participate in national competitions that build professional skills. Other groups include the American Civil Liberties Union, the Latino Law Caucus, the Federalist Society, the Multicultural Law Caucus, the Native American Law Students Association, OUTLaw, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and the Women’s Law Caucus.

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The assistant dean (in Moscow) and director (in Boise) are licensed attorneys who are active members of the legal community, allowing them to build relationships with alumni and employers. Both use their experience to provide one-on-one counseling, arrange OCIs and employer visits, host a variety of workshops, cultivate networking opportunities, and review student résumés and cover letters.

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