| Thursday, April 10 | ||
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Sulgrave Foyer |
| 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. | ||
| David Martin, University of Virginia School of Law | ||
| Merrill Smith, World Refugee Survey | ||
| Andrew Schoenholtz, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| 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. | ||
| Roberta Cohen, Senior Advisor, Brookings-Bern, Project on Internal Migration, Brookings Institution | ||
| Dr. Khalid Koser, Deputy Director of the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Migration, Brookings Institution | ||
| 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. | ||
| Patricia Weiss Fagan, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| Haider Ala Hamoudi, University of Pittsburgh School of Law | ||
| Wasfi H. Adbal Kareem, University of Basra College of Law | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 | |
| Panelists: | Melida Hodgson, Miller & Chevalier | |
| Wylie Levone, Hogan & Hartson | ||
| Lynne Robinson, Office of International Trade | ||
| Gene M. Smith, Smith Brandon International, Inc. | ||
| Conference Reception Following Pathways Panel | Culpeper | |
| 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. | ||
| Friday, April 11 | ||
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Imperial II Foyer |
| 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. | ||
| Michelle Brane, Director, Detention and Asylum Program, Commission for Refugee Women and Children | ||
| Tricia Swartz, Director, National Center for Refugee & Immigrant Children, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants | ||
| Susan Martin, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| 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. | ||
| Joel Charny, Refugees International | ||
| Steve Hansch, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Ved Nanda, Professor, University of Denver Sturm College of Law | ||
| Elizabeth Campbell, Director, Refugee Council USA | ||
| Amalia Greenberg, Asylum Access | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 |
| Saturday, April 12 | ||
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration | Sulgrave Foyer |
| 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. | ||
| Esther E. Lopatin, Visiting Scholar, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| Philip G. Schrag, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University | ||
| David Ngauri Kenney, author and former asylum-seeker | ||
| 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 | ||
| 10:45am - 12:00pm | Exploring the Increasing Incidents of Climate Refugees and Development Displaced | Sulgrave |
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Kelly Ryan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration | ||
| Dawn Calabia,Refugees International | ||
| Melanie Nezer,Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | ||
   
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