| Thursday, April 10 |
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
Sulgrave Foyer |
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| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Contemporary and Expanded Notions of the Refugee |
Sulgrave |
| Since the adoption of the Convention related to the
Status of Refugees in 1951, patterns of forced migration have become
increasingly complex. Has the law evolved to embrace new concepts of
"refugee"? And with most of the worlds refugees languishing in camps
and/or without the right to work, what is the content of the protection
that this status merits? The speakers will examine the historical
conception of refugees and how to protect their rights today. |
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David Martin, University of Virginia School of Law |
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Merrill Smith, World Refugee Survey |
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Andrew Schoenholtz, Institute for the Study of International
Migration, Georgetown University |
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| 10:45am-12:15pm |
Internally Displaced Persons |
Sulgrave |
| The recent, drastic increase in the number of internally
displaced people has focused international attention on the plight of
IDP's. This panel will consider the success of the Guiding Principle on
Internal Displacement and how countries have responded to IDP situations
through the development of law and policy. |
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Roberta Cohen, Senior Advisor, Brookings-Bern, Project on Internal
Migration, Brookings Institution |
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Dr. Khalid Koser, Deputy Director of the Brookings-Bern Project on
Internal Migration, Brookings Institution |
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
The Situation in Iraq |
Sulgrave |
| The Iraq war has caused 4 million Iraqis to flee their
homes. Speakers on this panel will take a close look at the humanitarian
consequences of the war and the need for a comprehensive assistance
program for refugees searching desperately for safety inside and outside
of Iraq. |
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Patricia Weiss Fagan, Institute for the Study of International
Migration, Georgetown University |
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Haider Ala Hamoudi, University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
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Wasfi H. Adbal Kareem, University of Basra College of Law |
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| 3:15pm - 4:15pm |
How to Write a Winning Jessup Memorial |
Longworth |
| Hear from award winning Jessup memorial writers, alumni, and judges about the making of a great memorial. Panelists will describe the process your team can follow to create the best memorials possible. From research tips, to the allocation of work between team members, the panelists will share the secrets of their success. |
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| 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Pathways to Careers in International Law |
Executive Forum |
| A distinguished panel of scholars and practitioners will
share their experiences and explore employment opportunities in
international law with students and young attorneys. During the panel,
students will learn about international internship opportunities, how to
network with legal experts from around the world, how to become active
in international organizations and societies, and how to develop legal
and interpersonal skills. |
| Moderator: |
Carrie Newton Lyons, Chair of the ABA National Security Committee |
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| Panelists: |
Melida Hodgson, Miller & Chevalier |
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Wylie Levone, Hogan & Hartson |
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Lynne Robinson, Office of International Trade |
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Gene M. Smith, Smith Brandon International, Inc. |
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Conference Reception Following Pathways Panel |
Culpeper |
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| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
How to Deliver a Persuasive Oral Argument at the Jessup |
Dumbarton |
| Hear from some of the best recent oralists to compete in
the Jessup. The panelists will share stories about their trials and
triumphs as oralists. From dealing with a hostile line of questioning,
to knowing how to recognize when a judge is on your side and just wants
to hear more, the panelists will help you understand the characteristics
of quality oral advocacy. |
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| Friday, April 11 |
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
Imperial II Foyer |
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| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Women and Children Refugees |
Imperial II |
| This panel will examine issues affecting the most
vulnerable victims of refugee crises: women and children. Refugee women
and girls are at particular risk of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Refugee children have limited access to health care and education, and
many are traumatized by the violence they witnessed, yet lack access to
mental health services. Panelists will explore whether and how
international laws and norms address these needs. |
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Michelle Brane, Director, Detention and Asylum Program, Commission
for Refugee Women and Children |
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Tricia Swartz, Director, National Center for Refugee & Immigrant
Children, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants |
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Susan Martin, Institute for the Study of International Migration,
Georgetown University |
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| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm |
The Role of Humanitarian Aid Organizations in Safeguarding Refugee
Populations |
Imperial II |
| This panel will explore the vital role of
non-governmental organizations and other non-state actors in responding
to refugee crises. |
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Joel Charny, Refugees International |
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Steve Hansch, Institute for the Study of International Migration,
Georgetown University |
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| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Volunteer to Help Refugees in Need |
Sulgrave |
| International Organizations will be on-site to inform
students how to get involved in the global effort to aid displaced
populations. Students are encouraged to visit information tables set up
during the lunch break to learn about volunteer opportunities. |
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| 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Jessup Competition Tips from the ILSA Executive Office |
Potomac |
| Amity Boye, the ILSA Executive Director, and Jeremy
Gordon, the Jessup Competition Coordinator will share their experience
as competition administrators. The panelists will inform teams of
pitfalls to avoid when submitting memorials and choosing team members.
There will be discussion about the registration process and tips on
fundraising. |
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Current Refugee Crises |
Sulgrave |
| Speakers on this panel will comment on the various
refugee crises currently unfolding around the world, and discuss the
comprehensive assistance initiatives that must be undertaken to address
the urgent needs of these refugee populations. |
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Ved Nanda, Professor, University of Denver Sturm College of Law |
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Elizabeth Campbell, Director, Refugee Council USA |
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Amalia Greenberg, Asylum Access |
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| 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
New Jessup Team Support Meeting |
Latrobe |
| Panelists are from countries with developing Jessup
programs will share their experience of starting a Jessup team from
scratch, as well as transitioning from "one-team" countries to a
national competition structure. Topics will include gaining faculty
support, getting academic credit for participation, securing venues,
recruiting judges, among others. This panel is a must for every team
attending the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds for the first
time. |
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| 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Thomas Albrect, Deputy Regional Representative of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at the UNHCR Regional
Representation for the United States and Caribbean |
Sulgrave |
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| Saturday, April 12 |
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Registration |
Sulgrave Foyer |
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| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Asylum Laws and Policies |
Sulgrave |
| This panel will address the differences among the
domestic asylum laws and practices of states, with a particular emphasis
on the confluence or divergence of these practices with international
refugee law norms. |
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Esther E. Lopatin, Visiting Scholar, Institute for the Study of
International Migration, Georgetown University |
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Philip G. Schrag, Institute for the Study of International
Migration, Georgetown University |
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David Ngauri Kenney, author and former asylum-seeker |
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David Ngauri Kenny and his co-author Philip G. Schrag will discuss
Kenny's experiences as an asylum seeker in the United States as revealed
through their new book, Asylum Denied |
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| 10:45am - 12:00pm |
Exploring the Increasing Incidents of Climate Refugees and
Development Displaced |
Sulgrave |
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| 12:15pm - 2:15pm |
Spring Congress Luncheon/Student Officer Elections |
Executive Forum |
| All ILSA Chapter members are asked to attend the ILSA Spring Congress, the bi-annual meeting of ILSA Chapters. At Spring Congress, ILSA members will hold elections for the 2008-2009 Student Officers, discuss the year's activities, and plan for the future of the organization. |
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| 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
Current and Future Challenges to Refugee Protection |
Sulgrave |
| New patterns of displacement are emerging that are not
addressed by international refugee law. This panel will explore the
extent to which the world community is poised to meet these challenges. |
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Kelly Ryan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population,
Refugees, and Migration |
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Dawn Calabia,Refugees International |
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Melanie Nezer,Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society |
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