International Human Rights Law Clinic (YR)

Information Introduction

LAW8638
Section 1, Fall 23

Schedule Information

Enrollment: 10/10
Credits: 3
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Mon

1130-1250 WB129

Course Description

The International Human Rights Law Clinic is an intensive, year-long course that offers students an unparalleled opportunity to contribute towards effecting tangible change in the global human rights landscape. Through hands-on involvement in cutting-edge human rights projects, students will collaborate with esteemed international entities and partners, including the United Nations and the Organization of American States, Fair Trials in Washington DC, the Center for Justice and Accountability, and the Legal Aid of Eldoret in Kenya. The clinic demands a significant time commitment. Students should expect to dedicate 10-12 hours per week for clinic-related activities, including team meetings, research, collaboration with partners, and travel (if applicable). This course is strongly recommended for students who are deeply committed to human rights advocacy and seek to cultivate a rich repertoire of skills and experiences to empower their future legal careers.

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product

Students will provide substantial written work on one or more clinical assignments, which could include legal briefs and advocacy papers depending on the project.

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: International Law and/or International Human Rights Law recommended, but not required. Because the credits in this course count toward the JD Program Professional Skills requirement, JD candidates will be given enrollment priority for this class. Concurrencies: None

Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: Yes

First Day Attendance Required: No

Course Resources: To be announced.

Course Notes: APPLICATION INFO: Students interested in this clinic should (1) prioritize it in the clinic lottery, and (2) submit an application to Prof. Sanchez no later than July 3. All students are welcome to apply to participate in this clinic. Interest, enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard in a collaborative environment are all important. Interested students must send a resume and complete the following questionnaire: (1) list courses taken relevant to the clinic; (2) describe past work experience or other background (including personal or family background) relevant to the clinic; (3) explain your reasons for wanting to take this clinic, what you hope to learn in it, and how you see the clinic's role in your future work/career; and (4) describe your fluency in any languages other than English. CREDITS: this clinic carries 6 credits -- 3 are earned at the conclusion of the fall term on a Satisfactory (S)/Unsatisfactory (U) basis, and 3 earned at the conclusion of the spring term on an Honors (H), Pass (P), Fail (F) basis. In accordance with Academic Policies, H and P grades do not earn grade points and therefore do not impact a student's grade point average (GPA).

Graduation Requirements

Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: Yes

Satisfies Writing Requirement: No

Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: Yes

Satisfies Professional Ethics: No

Additional Course Information

Schedule No.: 123820649

Modified Type: Clinical

Cross Listed: No

Concentrations: Human Rights and Civil Liberties , International and National Security Law , Litigation and Procedure , Race and Law

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