Read what alumni had to say about the Lawyering Peace Program, the International Law class, and Professor Williams:
“As a Research Associate, I have had the opportunity to work on political and legal issues ripped straight from the headlines.”
“Being a Research Associate with the Lawyering Peace Program allows me to explore unique aspects of international law and peace and conflict resolution, while also building skills most law students don’t learn until after they graduate.”
“As an RA with the Lawyering Peace Program, I’ve had the opportunity to delve into the substantive and practical issues facing opposition groups, and assist in the dynamic process leading into peace negotiations.”
“The Lawyering Peace Program provides an opportunity to gain inside foreign policy knowledge and experience with peace processes around the world.”
“The Lawyering Peace Program gave me the confidence to attend and network at downtown DC events. I think this program is a perfect bridge between life as a student and a professional career.”
“It is extraordinarily gratifying to know that the work my Lawyering Peace colleagues and I do will be used by clients around the world and can ultimately improve the lives of an incredibly large number of people.”
“The Lawyering Peace Program is one of a kind, and being an RA with the program has allowed me to work first-hand on topics that I could not do anywhere else, as well as helped me learn and use skills pertinent to the fields of international law and conflict resolution.”
“Working in the Lawyering Peace Program as a Research Associate can sometimes be quite surreal. Only with this program do you get to see the work you directly contributed to being referenced in the news.”
“This course is a great opportunity to be involved directly in post-conflict constitution drafting, peace negotiations, and the prosecution of war criminals. The class allows my other colleagues and I to move years ahead of our peers in terms of professional development and being involved in the practice of public international law and policy. The course effectively connects us to the center of the international law and policy world of Washington, D.C.”
“Very helpful. I have since used many of the lessons in professional interactions.”
“This is a great practical course for learning about the process of negotiating peace agreements and ceasefires. We had discussions about current hot topics and continuing conflicts in the area of transitional justice and fostering peace. The class included weekly interactive activities which helped illustrate the topic we were discussing and reinforce negotiating techniques.”
“Professor Williams is an amazing professor. He connects well with all of his students and shows a great amount of care for us both personally and professionally. He, more than any other professor I have met, is dedicated to our future success and doing anything he possibly can to help us be successful young professionals. I am grateful to be able to learn from him and have him as a resource both now and in the future.”
“Professor Williams is clearly very knowledgeable about public international law and his insights are a wonderful asset. I really enjoy getting to hear his thoughts and to engage in conversations with him and the rest of the class.”
“Professor Williams is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this area making it fun to learn from him. He is able to break down concepts and ideas into bite sized chunks which makes topics easier to understand and engage with. He gives very thought provoking and constructive push back that makes the class think harder and dig a little deeper.”
“Professor Williams has a masterful presentation skill that gets students’ attention and his approach is friendly so that students are comfortable speaking in class. At the same time, he makes sure that he requires the highest quality of work from students.”
“Covered a breadth of topics related to professional development in the public international law field.”
“Great information on how to behave in the real world of international law and international relations.”
“I enjoyed the interactive classes and I liked the guest speakers. The classes were great in preparing me to speak with clients and present myself as a professional.”
“Very informative opportunity to get real-life experience in the field. Professor Williams was willing to share his extensive experience in the field.”
“Very relevant, high-level matters. Excellent presenter – engaged and invested in the work.”
“Great opportunity to develop your professional skills. I learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses.”
“Incredible experience, very effective professor, brings a lot to the table.”
“One of the few classes actually teaching tangible skills. Definitely meets the professional development.”
“Professor Williams is experienced, convincing, and expects high achievement from students. He is a great resource for any young professional.”
“I learned a lot about being a young professional and got good tips for working with clients in a professional manner.”
“The emphasis on professional development is highly valuable. Substantive topics covered in the course were very practical.”
“Professor Williams is extremely knowledgeable and well experienced in topics covered in the course.”
“Each class is filled with informative insight. It’s designed in a way that keeps us fully engaged.”
“Excellent way to learn pubic international law and practice it. Great way to learn professional skills needed in DC.”
“Professor Williams is very engaging with his students, cares for his students, and helps them make connections.”
“Everything we have learned is directly applicable to our current lives. Very engaging.”
“Professor Williams always seems eager to teach us which is motivating.”