Notable Alumni: Shaping the Future of Law AUWCL boasts a distinguished roster of alumni who have made significant contributions to the legal field, judiciary, government, and public service. From groundbreaking litigators and judges, to influential policymakers and respected legal academics, AUWCL alumni exemplify the institution's values of excellence and social responsibility. Notable figures such as the Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee, who graduated in 1976, embody the spirit of perseverance and dedication that defines AUWCL.
Campus Transformation: Nurturing a Dynamic Learning Environment The rich history of AUWCL’s campus mirrors its evolution into an academic powerhouse. Established nearly seven decades ago in downtown locations, the school made a significant move in 1963 to the John Sherman Myers Building, a newly constructed law school facility on AU’s main campus. Dean Myers played a pivotal role in ushering the law school into the modern era of legal education, alongside his spouse, Alvina Reckman Myers, the school’s most generous supporter. Mrs. Myers’ legacy, marked by her generous donation of $6.75M in the form of the Myers Trust upon her passing, continues to fund student scholarships as well as programming across the institution.
Having outgrown its building on the AU campus, the law school moves into a remodeled building at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue and consolidates all of its activities to that location.
In the early 1990s, as the school expanded, it became clear that the Myers Building was no longer sufficient. After careful consideration, a large building at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue was acquired, quadrupling the school’s square footage. The subsequent renovations, totaling over $20,000,000, transformed the building into the innovative “new” Myers Building.
WCL starts its in-house faculty-supervised clinical program.
AUWCL relocates to the rebuilt Tenley Campus, which combines new buildings with remodeled historic ones. The dedication featured a keynote address by US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
1972 1984 WCL launches the Women and the Law Program.
Evolution of Curriculum: Adapting to Changing Legal Landscapes Since its inception, AUWCL has led in legal education, evolving its curriculum to address contemporary challenges. Key milestones include the 1984 Women and the Law Program, integrating women’s rights and gender studies. The nationally acclaimed clinical program has innovated clinical pedagogy, expanding beyond civil and criminal practice to gender justice, international human rights, intellectual property, immigration, community development, and entrepreneurship. Today, AUWCL’s curriculum blends tradition and innovation, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to navigate a complex legal landscape.
1996 2016 2018
The AUWCL Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property (PIJIP) celebrates its 20th anniversary, highlighting its role in shaping global intellectual property law.
AUWCL's Recognized Programs and Alumni Achievements
AUWCL has enriched its legal education with dynamic programs focused on legal studies, policy analysis, and advocacy, including gender, intellectual property, health law, and international law. Boasting impressive rankings in U.S. News and World Report, AUWCL has six programs in the top 25 nationally: no. 2 Clinical Program, no. 9 International Law, no. 8 Intellectual Property, no. 15 Health Care Law, no. 16 Part-Time JD, and no. 24 Criminal Law. The top-ranked clinical program is comprehensive, enrolling over 200 students annually in 11 clinics, providing vital legal services to diverse clients.
AUWCL’s alumni excel in clerkships, including Federal Courts of Appeal and state supreme courts, prestigious law firms, and government agencies like the DOJ. Many graduates also thrive in public interest law, founding new organizations and achieving leadership roles. Nearly 20% of graduates launch careers in judicial clerkships, demonstrating AUWCL’s broad impact on the legal landscape and its commitment to producing exceptional legal professionals.
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