International Education Week 2024

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.