Each year, the Department selects eight high-achieving cadets to serve as Tudor Scholars who, in addition to their internships, participate in a specialized leadership program with government and business leaders. Tudor Scholars have interned with the World Bank, State Department, Secret Service, Department of Defense, and several Congressional staff offices. 

The European War Crimes Staff Ride is a multi-nation trip focused on the study of war crimes and the development of war crimes prosecutions from Nuremberg, through the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, to the contemporary practice of the international tribunals at The Hague. Over the course of two weeks, cadets explore the legal consequences and practical realities of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. The trip includes visits to courts and discussions with judges, as well as visits to mass grave sites and talks with the survivors of conflict. The staff ride culminates at The Hague, where cadets have the opportunity to observe an ongoing trial at one of the international criminal tribunals.

The Far East War Crimes Staff Ride is an intensive, three-week experience focused on the study of war crimes and the perception of war crimes trials in the aftermath of conflict. Cadets begin by examining the consequences of law of war violations and the ways in which societies have responded to war crimes in the past. What legal remedies, under both international law and domestic law, have states pursued to hold war criminals responsible? How do societies cope with war crimes, and how are such events remembered and memorialized for posterity? In this AIAD, cadets have traveled to Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, and Singapore, among others. The Department is grateful for the generous contributions of Mrs. Joan FitzGibbon, wife of the late Daniel FitzGibbon (USMA '64), who help make these international experiences possible.

The Michael G. Boulegeris '83 Civil Rights Staff Ride takes cadets on an immersive journey through the Deep South to study the history, culture, and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. The course combines interdisciplinary study in the classroom with a two-week trip to various sites of importance to the Civil Rights Movement. As part of the course's interdisciplinary approach, cadets examine law, politics, and history in the context of the Civil Rights Movement. cadets also have the opportunity to explore culture and identity through the food, music, and literature of the South. Cadets chosen to participate in this highly competitive program must undergo a rigorous application and interview process. 

Cadets selected for this competitive AIAD have the opportunity to work with a federal judge serving on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. With jurisdiction over the major financial centers of New York County (Manhattan) and other counties of southern New York State, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York is considered one of the most influential, and one of the most active, federal district courts. The court also regularly hears cases at the forefront of criminal law enforcement, including cases involving terrorism, cybercrime, and civil rights violations.

This AIAD explores the intersection of technology and ethics, focusing on responsible innovation. Through engagement with industry experts and participation in rigorous workshops, cadets analyze real-world cases and assess ethical implications in emerging technology such as AI, helping to foster a technological future that is both cutting-edge and principled.