2026 Law & Literature Weekend Seminar: The Round House

    Friday, October 9, 2026 until Saturday, October 10, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

    Washington and Lee University
    204 W Washington St
    Lexington, VA 24450
    United States

    For our 33rd annual program, the Law and Literature Weekend Seminar invites participants to explore Louise Erdrich's National Book Award-winning novel, The Round House.

    Led by Professor Allison Weiss and W&L faculty, the seminar examines the novel through legal, ethical, and literary lenses. The novel is told from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy, who takes on the investigation of his mother's attack when he feels police work has fallen short. It promises to conjure a rich conversation about justice, the legal rights of children, and local enforcement.

    This program is open to everyone interested in literature — you do not need to be an attorney to attend.

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