Through careful legal research, memorandum drafting, and comprehensive analysis, the International Human Rights Workshop (IHRW) is dedicated to working alongside international courts and organizations to protect and promote human rights around the globe.
IHRW will be working with Interjust, an international organization aimed at confronting mass atrocities and reinforcing the international justice system by employing strategic litigation across national jurisdictions under the doctrine of universal jurisdiction. Students will be conducting research on international crimes such as torture and enforced disappearances. As part of Interjust’s Project Meridian, students will be collecting research to contribute to an open-access digital platform that maps the relevant universal jurisdiction laws across 216 countries. Project Meridian serves as a critical tool used by international law practitioners and advocates. Students will gain intensive research experience, hone their legal writing skills, and interact with international lawyers.
Supervision: Students will receive training from and provide pro bono legal services under the supervision of InterJust attorneys.
Time Commitment: 4-5 hours per week
For more information, please contact the student leaders at ihrw@law.berkeley.edu.