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This page contains a summary of the recurring workshops and colloquiums held at Georgetown Law.

Faculty Research Workshops

Tues./Thurs. 12:00-1:20 p.m. Rm 2001 Hotung

These talks provide an opportunity for Law Center faculty to present their current research to their colleagues, and for us to hear from outside presenters, including appointments candidates. Papers are available electronically at the links, and in hard copy in the Office of Faculty Support.

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Recent Books on the Constitution

Tues. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Rm. 588 McDonough
Coordinated by Randy Barnett, faculty members are invited to attend this seminar. where five authors will discuss their recent bookson the constitution. You need not have read the books to attend and participate.

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Environmental Research Workshop

Wed. 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Rm 492 McDonough
Coordinated by Don Elliott and Michael Caplan, this workshop series provides an intellectual forum that brings together some of the nation's foremost academic scholars and environmental law and policy makers for the exchange and discussion of ideas.  

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Law and Economics Workshop

Fri. 12:00-2:00 p.m.  Rm 2000 Hotung
This is an advanced research workshop in which outside speakers (typically faculty members from other institutions) present their current work in the field of law and economics.   The series is coordinated by Professor Kathy Zeiler.  

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Spring Semester only:

Law and Philosophy Joint Seminar

Mon. 4:00-6:00 p.m. Hotung 5020 or GU Main Campus NN 204 as Noted on Schedule
This interdisciplinary workshop series, coordinated by Professors John Mikhail and Henry Richardson, is offered jointly by the Law Center and the Philosophy Department, with support from the Dean of the Graduate School and the University President and Provost.  Each year that it is offered, the seminar will focus intensively on a different topic. This year's topic is Rights. The seminar provides a forum in which guest speakers from Georgetown and other institutions discuss their work with students, faculty, and other interested members of the community. 

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Statutory Colloquium

Mon. 1:20 - 3:20 p.m. (2008) Coordinatied by Bill Eskridge. First meeting: Jan. 14, McDonough Fifth Floor Faculty Lounge.

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International Human Rights Colloquium

Fri. 12:00 - 1:20 p.m. (even years, including 2008)
The International Human Rights Colloquium brings to Georgetown leading scholars in the field of international human rights law and legal theory.  Each week, one such scholar will present a paper to Georgetown Law faculty and students, as well as faculty from other area law schools and graduate schools, legal practitioners, judges, and diplomats.  The Colloquium is conducted by Professor Carlos Vázquez.

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International Legal Theory Colloquium

Mondays 12:00-1:30p.m.
At this colloquium, a paper will be presented each week by a leading national or foreign scholar in the field of international law.  The topics range from trade, customary international law and international criminal tribunals to morality and human rights.  The Colloquium is conducted by Professor Carlos Vázquez.