• Making the Most Out of A Law Firm Summer Internship
    Mar 31 2025

    In this episode of Tea with PILPG, Prof. Paul Williams explores strategies for making the most of your summer as a law firm associate. He is joined by Washington College of Law students and Senior Research Associates in the Lawyering Peace Program at American University— Alexis Berg, Caitlyn Quinn, and Sydney Robson, who share insights from their experiences working at law firms of various sizes this past summer. Together, they offer practical advice on building professional relationships and maximizing opportunities for growth.

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    19 mins
  • Law Student Government Agency Internships
    Mar 31 2025

     In this episode of Tea with PILPG, Prof. Paul Williams shares insights on how to excel in legal internships, particularly within the U.S. government and federal agencies. He is joined by Washington College of Law students and Senior Research Associates in the Lawyering Peace Program at American University—Sindi Connell, Molly Armstrong, and Rebecca Shields—who reflect on their experiences as government interns and offer practical advice for aspiring legal professionals.

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    17 mins
  • How to Influence US Policy in 900 Words or Less
    Feb 5 2024

    What does it take to influence US policy? A well-worded op-ed may do the trick. In this podcast, Dr. Paul R. Williams, provides tips for young professionals on content, style and ways to get published. Listen here and start writing!

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    27 mins
  • How to Manage a Meeting
    Jan 3 2024

    Many people spend hours in meetings every week, and knowing how to manage those interactions can set you apart as a dynamic young professional. In this podcast, President of PILPG, Dr. Paul R. Williams, provides tips on how to manage a meeting and make an impact, whether you are leading or listening. From the first step in meeting planning to where to sit at the table, follow these tips and start making an impression!

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    29 mins
  • The Basics of Ceasefire Negotiations: Syria Case Study
    Oct 30 2023

    In this episode, recorded in 2016, PILPG President Paul Williams discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Syrian ceasefire negotiations that were were upcoming at the time. Dr. Williams has thirty years of experience negotiating peace agreements and post-conflict constitutions around the world, and PILPG advised the Syrian opposition from 2011 - 2019.

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    19 mins
  • The Rise of AI in Law: How Law Students are Adapting and Thriving
    19 mins
  • What’s Your Wow?
    Apr 27 2023

    Dynamic young professionals make themselves stand out by impressing others with their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. PILPG Co-Founder Paul Williams discusses this “wow” principle—how you can excel and “wow” others at work.

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    18 mins
  • So You Want to be an International Criminal Lawyer
    Apr 27 2023

    PILPG co-founder and Managing Director Michael Scharf, interim Dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has over a quarter century of experience in transitional justice and war crimes prosecution. He helped write the Statute and Rules of the Yugoslavia Tribunal, trained the judges for the trial of Saddam Hussein, served as Special Assistant to the Prosecutor of the Cambodia Tribunal, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the field. He discusses successful strategies and pathways for launching a career in international criminal law in this episode of #TeawithPILPG.

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    28 mins