Every year ELA hosts a number of events, such as speakers on current issues, career panels, and networking opportunities. While the agenda varies, there are certain annual events:

General Meetings

ELA holds a General Body Meeting at least once a semester to plan and organize for upcoming events and to discuss ELA activities.

Whitewater Rafting Trip

At the beginning of every school year, a group of students trek out to Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania for a rafting trip down a portion of the Youghiogheny River. Breakfast and lunch is provided, along with several hours of excellent rafting. The trip is a great opportunity to get out of the city and to meet some different people.  The rafting trip this year will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2009.

Young Alumni & Career Panel

During the fall semester, GW co-hosts a career panel with the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section of the DC Bar.   This panel provides insight to students on the variety of jobs available in the environmental field.  This is a great networking event for students and is always well attended.

Early in the spring semester, when students are looking for summer or graduate employment, ELA hosts a career panel to help inform students of the employment opportunities available to GW students. This panel is a great chance to meet young practioners in the environmental field, many of whom are GW alumni, to ask questions, and to network with lawyers from a variety of employers, including private firms, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.

Meet the Professors

In time for spring registration period, ELA holds our annual Meet the Professors night. It is an opportunity to meet some of our environmental law faculty and to learn about the many environmental law courses GW offers each year.

Hiking and Camping Trip

ELA celebrates the end of the school year by getting out of DC and heading for the mountains. A day of hiking is followed by grilling and camping. In May 2008 and May 2009, small groups hiked and camped in Shenandoah National Park, while the year before we hiked into Harper's Ferry, WV and spent the night in a private campsite.