Thomas Wangard knew he wanted to combine his love for aviation with his passion for the law when he considered taking the law school plunge.
That is why it was an easy decision to choose DePaul’s College of Law when he discovered its International Aviation Law Institute (IALI).
“I realized studying with the institute was the perfect route for me,” says Wangard, who is now a third-year law student. “The institute has exposed me to substantive aviation law, government policy and some of the individuals who were instrumental in enacting both. I have had the great opportunity to learn directly from the aviation industry’s titans.”
IALI is just a single example of the College of Law’s investment in experiential learning and faculty enrichment through clinics and institutes.
Established in 2004 by distinguished research professor of law and international aviation scholar Brian F. Havel, IALI is the only international aviation law institute in the United States. IALI quickly embraced its mission of educating the next generation of aviation law and policy experts, and has become a valuable resource to help students gain practical experience in international law. The institute also is a sought-after source of information for academics and policymakers around the world, and has given faculty and students the opportunity to consider cutting-edge aviation law issues as they come to the fore.
“The institute allows students to put their legal skills to work in real-life settings that enrich them beyond the typical law school classroom experience,” says Steve Rudolph, executive director.
Continue reading "Aviation law institute showcases student and faculty research in action" »