The International Human Rights Law Society invites you to lunch with one of the country's preeminent International Lawyers, Marjorie Cohn! Professor Cohn will be speaking Friday, April 20th on International Law, International Human Rights, the War on Terror, and the future of International Institutions like the International Criminal Court and the United Nations. The room location has not yet been decided and you will receive a second email regarding the location. Free food and wine will be provided.
Professor Cohn became president of the National Lawyers Guild in October 2006. She also was recently recognized as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys in Academics for 2006. She lectures throughout the world on international human rights and U.S. foreign policy. A news consultant for CBS News, and a legal analyst for Court TV, she also provides legal and political commentary on BBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR and Pacifica Radio. Co-author of the book Cameras in the Courtroom: Television and the Pursuit of Justice, Professor Cohn has published numerous articles in such journals as Fordham Law Review, Hastings Law Journal and Virginia Journal of International Law, as well as The National Law Journal, Christian Science Monitor and Chicago Tribune. Professor Cohn is a contributing editor to Jurist, MWC News and Guild Practitioner.
Professor Cohn was a legal observer in Iran on behalf of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers in 1978 and she has participated in delegations to Cuba, China and Yugoslavia.
Sincerely,
Brett Barley
President International Law Society
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Thursday Event with Gareth Evans
Come meet and see the Honarable Gareth Evans! This event is at the IPJ at 6pm but YOU have the amazing opportunity to meet Mr. Evans in a small setting tomorrow at 1pm. As a member of International Human Rights Law Society you can meet him for a special session tomorrow from 1pm to 2pm at the IPJ Rooms E and F. Just reply to (619) 260.7803 by 5pm today. If you do not respond this invitation will be opened to other students. Thanks and see you tomorrow.
Joan B. Kroc Distinguished Lecture Series Thursday, April 12 - 6:00 p.m., IPJ Theatre. “Preventing Mass Atrocities: Making 'Never Again' a Reality” presented by The Honorable Gareth Evans - president and CEO, International Crisis Group; former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia. A reception will follow the lecture. Seating is limited, so early replies are recommended. RSVP here by Tuesday, April 10 or call (619) 260-4236
Joan B. Kroc Distinguished Lecture Series Thursday, April 12 - 6:00 p.m., IPJ Theatre. “Preventing Mass Atrocities: Making 'Never Again' a Reality” presented by The Honorable Gareth Evans - president and CEO, International Crisis Group; former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia. A reception will follow the lecture. Seating is limited, so early replies are recommended. RSVP here by Tuesday, April 10 or call (619) 260-4236
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Summer Human Rights Study and Internship Opportunities
Hey everyone,
I wanted to let you know about several study abroad programs in the summer for those interested in international human rights law. Some things to consider about summer plans is that it can be very difficult to find a paying summer law job your first year (and nearly impossible if you want to do human rights law). There are many unpaid internships in the US and abroad, but you will have to pay your own way. However, there are several study abroad programs that will give you an internship in addition to taking courses, and you can take out financial aid to cover the cost. Even though many of the programs, especially USD's are expensive, you can use the credits you earn to go part time your 3rd year or even graduate a semester early, making the total cost of law school the same. Here's an outline of just a few, and resources to find more!
1. Moscow and St. Petersburg-Russia (Sponsored by USD)
I put this one first only because I did it last year, so I know all about it. The pros are that you can earn 11 credits in only two months, enough to in practice graduate a semester early. You take classes for a month, and in the second month you work full time in an internship. There are several human rights organizations you can work with, and some, including the one I worked for, dont require knowledge of Russian. The internship has lots of hands on experience, and you get a great feel for working in a non profit human rights law firm. Also, contrary to popular belief, Russia is not cold during the summer, but in fact very beautiful and exciting. The cons: Since its a USD program, tuition and living expenses comes out to something like 20 grand. But like i said, since you can graduate a semester early or go part time, the cost evens out.
2. Cape Town- South Africa (Sponsored by Howard Law School)
This one month, 6 credit program entails taking two courses in Cape Town. However, space permitting, the program coordinator is willing to give students a part time internship with human rights organizations to be done in the afternoons.
3. The Hague, Netherlands (American Law School, or Santa Clara Law)
No internship, but a month of intensive international human rights law study in the human rights capital of the world (The Hague).
4. Sydney, Australia (Santa Clara Law)
This 6 credit program is classes and they offer human rights internships for credit also.
There are several other classes only programs that specialize in human rights law. Go to http://www.abanet.org/legaled/studyabroad/foreign.html to see all the study abroad programs offered. Each law schools website has information tucked away about their programs.
I'm currently spending the semester studying human rights law in Amsterdam, which is an option to do your second year. If anyone has any questions about that, or the summer abroad programs, feel free to email me at kgrigsby2@yahoo.com. I hope everyone is having a good spring semester and be sure to attend the excellent IPJ events with Brett!
Kevin Grigsby
I wanted to let you know about several study abroad programs in the summer for those interested in international human rights law. Some things to consider about summer plans is that it can be very difficult to find a paying summer law job your first year (and nearly impossible if you want to do human rights law). There are many unpaid internships in the US and abroad, but you will have to pay your own way. However, there are several study abroad programs that will give you an internship in addition to taking courses, and you can take out financial aid to cover the cost. Even though many of the programs, especially USD's are expensive, you can use the credits you earn to go part time your 3rd year or even graduate a semester early, making the total cost of law school the same. Here's an outline of just a few, and resources to find more!
1. Moscow and St. Petersburg-Russia (Sponsored by USD)
I put this one first only because I did it last year, so I know all about it. The pros are that you can earn 11 credits in only two months, enough to in practice graduate a semester early. You take classes for a month, and in the second month you work full time in an internship. There are several human rights organizations you can work with, and some, including the one I worked for, dont require knowledge of Russian. The internship has lots of hands on experience, and you get a great feel for working in a non profit human rights law firm. Also, contrary to popular belief, Russia is not cold during the summer, but in fact very beautiful and exciting. The cons: Since its a USD program, tuition and living expenses comes out to something like 20 grand. But like i said, since you can graduate a semester early or go part time, the cost evens out.
2. Cape Town- South Africa (Sponsored by Howard Law School)
This one month, 6 credit program entails taking two courses in Cape Town. However, space permitting, the program coordinator is willing to give students a part time internship with human rights organizations to be done in the afternoons.
3. The Hague, Netherlands (American Law School, or Santa Clara Law)
No internship, but a month of intensive international human rights law study in the human rights capital of the world (The Hague).
4. Sydney, Australia (Santa Clara Law)
This 6 credit program is classes and they offer human rights internships for credit also.
There are several other classes only programs that specialize in human rights law. Go to http://www.abanet.org/legaled/studyabroad/foreign.html to see all the study abroad programs offered. Each law schools website has information tucked away about their programs.
I'm currently spending the semester studying human rights law in Amsterdam, which is an option to do your second year. If anyone has any questions about that, or the summer abroad programs, feel free to email me at kgrigsby2@yahoo.com. I hope everyone is having a good spring semester and be sure to attend the excellent IPJ events with Brett!
Kevin Grigsby
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