Education
Education is central to the mission of the Lawyers' Committee. We
actively work to inform the public about cultural heritage issues,
raise the profile of cultural
heritage law in our nation’s schools, and serve as a clearinghouse
for employment and internship opportunities for law students. You may learn more about our educational endeavors below.
2010 Student Writing Competition Underway
The Lawyers’ Committee has announced its 2010 Student Writing Competition in Cultural Heritage
Preservation Law. The prize amounts to be awarded are $1,000 for first
place and $500 for second place. The winning papers may also be offered publication in the Yearbook of Cultural Property Law. The deadline for 2010 submissions is
June 11.
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Law School Survey
The Lawyers' Committee has compiled an extensive list of course offerings in cultural heritage law, which we intend to provide a primary resource for law students, those who are
thinking of attending law school, and others who are interested in
determining the extent and nature of the teaching of cultural heritage
law in law schools today.
The Lawyers' Committee Guide to Cultural Heritage Preservation Internships and Externships has been updated for 2010. It contains information on numerous summer internship and school-term externship opportunities that are available to law students and recent graduates. In addition, some of these opportunities are also open to undergraduate and graduate students in non-legal programs. While we have done our best to ensure the guide's accuracy we recommend that users confirm all deadlines and other application procedures, since this information is subject to change.
The database is free to all members of the Lawyers' Committee.
Students and New Professionals CommitteeThe Lawyers' Committee has created a special Student and New Professional Committee.
This Committee will give students and recent graduates an opportunity
to network and share information, while they also participate in Lawyers' Committee activities, such as developing our blog in cultural heritage law and planning cultural heritage related
events on their school campus. For more information, contact
Diane Edelman.