Seminar Series: Rethinking Values, Norms and Institutions in Armenia with Dr. Armen Mazmanyan. More...

AUA Law hosts legal forum for 1 Year Anniversary of Armenian Open Legal Tumblog
On June 4, 2011, the AUA Law Department co-hosted a legal forum to help introduce young lawyers and law students to the Armenian Open Legal Tumblog. For over a year now the Tumblog has served as an online forum for young legal professionals to engage in civic discourse on all legal issues related to Armenia. More...

International and comparative law center -Armenia
The International and Comparative Law Center-Armenia (ICLaw-Armenia) announces a call for papers for the Armenian Yearbook of International and Comparative Law. The editorial board of the periodical comprises of \renowned Armenian and international experts in International and Comparative Law. More...

Prepared Remarks
Tom Samuelian, Massachusetts State House, April 15, 2011
96 th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
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Artsakh and Self-Determination by Referendum
Referendum is the mechanism by which a people express their will to be free and independent. The Sudanese referendum for self-determination in Southern Sudan is the most recent example of this process. Considering this, what needs to be done to give political expression at the international level to the 1991 referendum for self-determination in Artsakh? More...

2011 Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition
ABA ROLI, Armauthor NGO, American University of Armenia Law Department and Knyazyan & Partners Law Office are pleased to announce “The 2011 Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition,” to be held in Yerevan, Armenia, February 19-20 2011. More...

AUA Law Students' study recognized at Conference as foundation for legislative amendments
On May 17, 2010, second year LL.M. students Marina Tashchyan and Irina Kharatyan participated in a Conference organized by the Yerevan State University and Student Scientific Association on “Criminal Procedural Law and Prospective Developments in Republic of Armenia ”. More...

AUA Law students take 1 st place in IHL Competition
On March 20, 2009 AUA law students won first place in a national competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Last year was the first time that AUA participated, and last year's team also won first place. More...

Armenian Bar Association To Award Graduate Scholarships in Law
Los Angeles, California - February 11, 2009 - The Armenian Bar Association is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its Fourth Annual Scholarship Program. The Program is designed to support meritorious students of Armenian descent attending, or accepted for admission to, an approved law school in the United States , Armenia or elsewhere. Recipients must demonstrate an outstanding academic record as well as a strong commitment to the Armenian community, particularly in humanitarian and/or law-related endeavors.
Students interested in applying for an ArmenBar scholarship should obtain an application at the Armenian Bar Association's website ( www.armenianbar.org ). The deadline for submitting the application and supporting documents is March 31, 2009.
Press Release
2009 Scholarship Program Application

Predict the Verdict
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A game students play to become better attorneys.
Beyond theory, the practice of law is the study of prediction. Every client wants to know what they risk if they engage in certain conduct. Will the prosecutor prosecute? Will the business partner sue? What will the judge decide? Flyer...
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Banking Law Course
March 23-April 28
This course will survey the regulatory regime and practical considerations relating to banking establishments, management and operations.  Although the primary focus will be on Armenia 's banking laws and regulations, each topic will be discussed fr om the point of view of international best practices, national regulatory framework and current practice.  In addition to presenting the system, the course aims to raise analytical and critical awareness of a wide range of legal issues connected with banking arrangements and operations, including but not limited to drafting internal policies for banks, c om posing model contracts for a wide range of banking instruments, and settling legal disputes arising from banking activity. More...

University of Bern/Switzerland at AUA
Constitutional and Administrative Law are the core pieces of a rule of law system. The building blocks of a rule of law society, mechanisms to ensure judicial independence, and the international dimension of constitutional protections for human rights are some of the topics being discussed during a 3 part Constitutional Law Seminar now taking place at AUA. More...

10 Years of AUA Law Graduates
Last Friday AUA Law celebrated 10 years of educating law students. Alumni students , faculty and guests enjoyed a reception at the AUA Business Center to mark the event. Deputy Minister of Justice Emil Babayan, an AUA Law graduate, was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus.  In his remarks, Mr. Babayan praised and thanked AUA Law for its contribution to Armenia 's legal profession and the preparation of a new generation of attorneys familiar with international best practices and American legal concepts. He called on the Department to become more active in legal reform efforts in Armenia and to provide greater opportunities for students and alumni to meet regularly. He encouraged alumni to support the Department through internships for students and donations. More...