International Education Week

Georgia Law to host International Education Week Events November 18-22

During the week of November 18, the University of Georgia School of Law will host events during the lunch hour to highlight International Education Week (IEW) 2024. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

All events will take place from 12-1pm, unless noted below. Exact locations can be found in the event hyperlinks. The events for the week are as follows:

Monday, November 18: Global Externships Overseas (GEO) Speed Dating

This event will allow 1Ls and 2Ls to have one-on-one discussions with their peers who have completed both summer and semester-long Global Externships Overseas (GEO). GEOs are work placements around the world that offer law students the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and legal experience in an international setting. Students present will include:

Tuesday, November 19: Book Talk with Kannan Rajarathinam

Georgia Law alumnus and adjunct professor Dr. Kannan Rajarathinam will discuss his recently published book, The DMK Years: Ascent, Descent, Survival (India Viking, 2024). The DMK Years tells the story of how India’s democracy has accommodated the cultural nationalist aspirations of the Tamils. The conversation will be co-facilitated by Professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer of Georgia Law and Dr. Laura Zimmermann of the School of Public and International Affairs.

Tuesday, November 19: Unlocking Your Global Legal Career: Discover the Dean Rusk International Law Center at UGA Law

Join the University of Georgia School of Law’s Admissions team for an informative webinar on the Dean Rusk International Law Center. Learn about the center’s unique offerings, including global externships, study abroad programs, and student experiences. Hear directly from Sarah Quinn, Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Experience Diana DeJesus,  and current law students Tiffany Torchia (J.D. 2025) and Benjamin Privitera (J.D. 2026). This webinar will provide valuable insights into the application process and how to pursue a global legal career.

Wednesday, November 20: Lunch with Professor Desirée LeClercq

Join the International Law Society for a brown bag lunch with Desirée LeClercq. LeClercq joined the University of Georgia School of Law in 2024 as an assistant professor. She teaches International Trade and Workers Rights, International Labor Law, International Law and U.S. Labor Law. She also serves as a faculty co-director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center and as the faculty adviser for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law.

Thursday, November 21: Marketing your International Experience

This event will offer perspectives on the importance of international experience on a law student’s resume and how to market that during the interview process. Featuring a panel of current students, recent grads, and career development professionals, this event will prepare you for taking part in one of the law school’s international opportunities.

Friday, November 22: Iranian Women in Law Panel Discussion

Join current Master of Laws (LL.M.) students from Iran for a panel discussion about their experiences as women lawyers. The panel will include Sara Dorbahani and Paria Keramatkhah and will be moderated by Dr. Laura Kagel, Director of International Professional Education.

For more information about IEW programming at UGA, please visit the International Student Life website.

International Education Week, November 13-17 at UGA Law

During the week of November 13, the University of Georgia School of Law will host events during the lunch hour to highlight International Education Week (IEW) 2023. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The theme for 2023 is “International Education Is the Future.”

All events will take place from 12-1pm. Exact locations can be found in the event hyperlinks. The events for the week are as follows:

Monday, November 13: Globalizing Your Legal Education in India

India is an emerging global economic superpower. Gaining academic or professional experience in India will prepare UGA Law students for the future of the global workforce. Learn from a panel of current J.D., Master of Laws (LL.M.), and exchange students about their experiences learning about and practicing law in India:

Tuesday, November 14: Marketing Your International Experience

In an increasingly globalized world, and in the globalizing field of law, international experience is a valuable part of your CV as a law student. Join a panel discussion about how international experiences can set you apart, and importantly, how you can market that experience to recruiters and interviewers during your job search and career. Panelists will include:

  • Andrew Arrington, 3L, completed a Global Externship Overseas at Sorainen in Tallinn, Estonia
  • Brandy Blue, Interim Senior Program Associate, Conflict Resolution Program, The Carter Center
  • Jean Rowe Luciani, UGA Law Assistant Director of Career Development (J.D., 1997)
  • Emily Snow, Associate, Caplan Cobb LLC (J.D., 2021)

Wednesday, November 15: African Women in Law Panel Discussion

Current Master of Laws (LL.M.) students will discuss their experiences as women practicing law in African countries. This event will take place in room E/ 252 of Hirsch Hall. Panelists will include:

Thursday, November 16: International Law Faculty Brown Bag Lunch Series with Dean Peter B. Rutledge

UGA Law Dean Rutledge will speak about his experience in the field of international arbitration. Students will have time for questions.

Friday, November 17: Coffee with Visiting Research Scholars

Join the Dean Rusk International Law Center’s 2023-2034 visiting researchers for coffee and conversation about their research:

  • Mine Turhan, assistant professor of administrative law in the Faculty of Law at the Izmir University of Economics in Türkiye
  • Daesun Kim, ESQ, a foreign attorney practicing law in Vietnam
  • Natalia Pires de Vasconcelos, former assistant professor of law at Insper Sao Paulo, Brazil and current PhD student in sociology

For more information about IEW programming at UGA, please visit the International Student Life website.