Programs and Events

Current Programs and Seminars for Lawyers

U.S. Legal English
July 15 - 24, 2010; Washington, D.C.
An intensive 10-day program introducing non-U.S. participants to U.S. Legal English and, in particular, to those terms and usages most relevant and useful to a non-U.S. lawyer or law professional.  Participants often go on to complete the “U.S. Legal Methods: Introduction to U.S. Law” program, which begins immediately after the Legal English program.

U.S. Legal Methods: Introduction to U.S. Law
July 26 - August 20, 2010; Washington, D.C.
An intensive four week certificate program open to non-U.S. lawyers and advanced law students. Topics covered include all major aspects of U.S. law and the U.S. legal system. Participants from this course often go on to graduate study at top U.S. law schools. Others return to the practice of law in their respective countries with a better understanding of U.S. law and the ability to work better with U.S. lawyers, law firms and government agencies.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
August 16 - 21, 2010; Washington, D.C.
Seminar familiarizes participants with alternative methods of dispute resolution. It approaches mediation and conflict management as a way of avoiding or resolving litigation and of addressing relationships in business with employees, customers and suppliers. The seminar then examines the legal issues involved in arbitration and the arbitral process, addressing domestic US arbitration, international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration.

Drafting Contracts for U.S. Transactions
October 1, 2010; Munich, Germany
Leading American lawyers share key provisions as well as pitfalls to avoid when drafting contracts for transactions in the U.S.

Private Programs and Conferences
IUSLAW organizes seminars and events for individual professional associations, law firms or companies, tailoring the content to meet the organization's specific needs. Email info@iuslaw.org for more information.

Online

Understanding U.S. Tax Law
January 11 - 19, 2011
Interactive online seminar (two-way streaming audio/video)
4 class sessions; 10 hours total

Advanced Corporate Transactions
January 20 - February 24, 2011
Interactive online seminar (two-way streaming audio/video)
11 class sessions; 22 hours total

Events

IUSLAW Alumni Reunion
October 1 - 3; Munich, Germany