A Talk by Japanese Judge Takashi Usukura: Differences in the U.S. & Japanese Legal Systems

On Thursday, March 2, Judge Takashi Usukura will be speaking on the Japanese legal system at the Bank of America Plaza. The lecture will take place from 6 – 8pm, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendance is free, but RVSP is required. For his talk, Judge Usukura will provide an overview of the Japanese court system, and compare and contrast it with the U.S. legal systems. He will explain the differences between the District Court, Family Court and Summary Court jurisdictions in Japan. For more details and to RSVP,…

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Special Events Internship at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

“As part of the Development branch of the museum, the Office of Special Events at the National Museum of American History plans and coordinates over 100 events each year including: exhibition openings, press conferences, donation ceremonies, staff receptions, donor cultivation events, and corporate dinners and receptions. Our office is characterized by a busy but proactive environment that strives to forward the goals of the Smithsonian Institution by connecting with the community and public at large. We offer an unparalleled opportunity for students interested in event planning and coordinating to delve…

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March 15 Deadline for Central American Policy Studies at Tulane University

“The Stone Center for Latin American Studies announces an innovative new program on Central America to be offered at CIAPA (Centro de Investigación y Adiestramiento Político Administrativo) in Costa Rica (July 10, 2017-May 11, 2018). The intensive ten-month Latin American Studies M.A. program will provide students a unique opportunity to engage a range of global issues related to sustainable human development in democratic societies, including migration, health, environment, inequality, security, and violence prevention from a Central American perspective. The program is ideal for students pursuing careers in journalism, foundations, NGOs,…

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Summer Program Opportunities in Estonia

See below for summer study abroad opportunities with the International Summer University at the University of Tartu in Estonia. 1. After the Empire: The Collapse of Communism and Beyond “The aim of this programme is to introduce the crucial changes in two Baltic societies, brought up by the collapse of communism. The programme will introduce the challenges and achievements of social, economic and political reforms and their past, present and future impacts on local as well as on international scale. Students will learn of state-of-the-art achievements generated by quick and efficient…

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