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tion. Of course, we also look forward to continuing our relationship and active-involvement with ILSA!
NEW ENGLAND LAW BOSTON ILS
New England Law Boston Boston, Massachusetts USA Jessica Winfrey, ILS Chairman
The International Law Society of New England Law Boston had one of the most successful semesters in its history in the Fall of 2011. We began the semes- ter by welcoming both “old and new” members to an informal meet and greet at MJ O’Connor’s Res- taurant. Over 50 students who share an interest in International Law came together to share ideas for upcoming fundraisers and events.
In October, fifteen members traveled to New York City to attend International Law Weekend at Ford- ham University. While at the three-day conference, students participated in discussions surrounding In- ternational Law and National Politics. Students were especially moved to hear Judge Sang Huyn Song, the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Fatou Bensouda, Deputy Prosecutor of the ICC, speak about complimentarity and the cost of justice in an International arena.
In early November, the ILS joined forces with the Immigration Law Society to hold a Trivia night spon- sored by Sweetwater Tavern. Event coordinator, Ashley Spina, and professional MC, Ben Young, both second year students at NELB, worked hard to make the event a success. Prizes from sponsors all over Boston were given out to the winners, losers, and the team with the best name. Over three hun- dred dollars was raised in support of the Children in Somalia Fund.
In late November, the ILS proposed a new Foreign Language Program for approval by the SBA. With the help of a thirrd party, Boston Language Insti- tute, students will have the opportunity to take language classes on campus tailored to legal rheto-
ric. The SBA approved the program on January 18, 2012, and the ILS hopes to begin pilot classes at the beginning of February 2012. Rounding out the se- mester, the Center for International Law and Policy hosted the Consul General of Mexico, Daniel Her- nandez Joseph, who gave students insight into his exciting career in consular protection.
The next several months hope to spark even more interest and continued student involvement in in- ternational law. Human Trafficking Day is quickly approaching and on January 26, 2012, the ILS will host “Free the Soldiers,” an NGO whose focus is on child soldiers and the trafficking of children inter- nationally. Human Rights Day will be held on March 14, 2012. The ILS is pleased to announce the atten- dance of Film Director Sigmund Libowitz, writer and producer of “The Response,” a film focused on the human rights indiscretions at Guantanamo Bay.
The continued success of the International program at New England Law wouldn’t be possible without the consistent participation and interest of our stu- dents, and the guidance of our professors.
PENN STATE ILS
Penn State Univ. Dickinson School of Law University Park, Pennsylvania USA Sarah Hart, ILS Public Affairs Officer
On March 28, 2011, the Penn State Dickinson In- ternational Law Society, in coordination with the Student Government Association of the School of International Affairs, presented its second annual roundtable discussion, which this year was titled “Private Contractors in Afghanistan: Roundtable Discussion on International Law and Policy.” Mod- erated by J.J. Messner, a Senior Associate at The Fund for Peace in Washington, D.C., the event was formatted to allow our speakers to present on the legal and non-legal issues facing government-fund- ed private contractors abroad from their varying perspectives, interact with each other on those is-
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