International Human Rights Law Clinic (YR)

LAW8638
Section 1, Fall 24

Schedule Information

Enrollment: 9/9
Credits: 3
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Tue

 		1130-1250 WB129 08/27/2024 12/03/2024

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 via Canvas.

Course Notes: NOTE REGARDING ENROLLMENT: the enrollment process is described at https://www.law.virginia.edu/clinics/faqs-about-clinics#howenroll. If seats are available in this clinic after the application/lottery process, students must seek special permission from the instructors for a seat. If a student seeking a seat in this class is enrolled in another clinic, enrollment authorization from the instructors from both clinics must be provided to the Student Records Office via email ([email protected]).

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.: 124818115

Modified Type: Clinical

Cross Listed: No

Waitlist Count: 0

Concentrations: Human Rights and Civil Liberties , Jurisprudence and Comparative Law , Litigation and Procedure , Public Service and Leadership

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Opens: Sunday, November 24, 12:01 AM

Evaluation Portal Via LawWeb Closes: Friday, December 06, 11:59 PM

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