International Legal Studies

The Chayes International Public Service Fellowships — open to 1Ls, 2Ls, and S.J.D.s in residence —provide HLS students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks during…

Claire Beutter
Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa, France
Conducted factual and legal research examining developments in the field of anti-corruption work, and engaged in…

Hussain Awan ’25
International IDEA, Tunisia
Conducted comparative analysis – drawing on post-conflict case studies in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya – to develop a report…

Before attending Harvard Law School, George spent four years at the Albright Stonebridge Group, a strategic consulting firm founded by Madeleine Albright, where he focused…

Exchange Program Semester Abroad:
Sciences Po Law School, France Nash spent the fall semester of his 3L year in Paris, studying at the faculty of…

For several years — during and after his law studies at the University of Buenos Aires — Francisco Balbín LL.M. ’23 worked in the Public…

Passports Students traveling outside the United States need a passport both to leave and to reenter the U.S. Students who are U.S. citizens who do…

2025 Theme: International Law: Comparative Voices and Viewpoints Thursday, February 20 – Saturday, February 22, 2025 (Washington, DC)
Additional dates TBD – orientation and keynote…

These documents provide additional information about resources and requirements for students traveling abroad during winter term. International Travel Preparation and Safety Winter Term…

HLS students who undertake a Chayes International Public Service Fellowship or spend a semester studying law abroad provide an evaluation that describes the…

HLS’s membership in the American Society of International Law (ASIL) provides opportunities and benefits to the HLS international law community. Membership Current HLS students…

International Legal Studies has funding available to defray some of the travel expenses for qualifying HLS students engaged in independent projects abroad. These grants, which…

Kelsey Annu-Essuman
Foundation for Human Rights Research, Uganda
Researched and drafted a policy brief on the challenges facing juveniles in pretrial detention facilities such as…

Elise Baranouski ′20
Reprieve, United Kingdom
Researched the international supply chain providing lethal injection drugs for executions in the United States, the mechanisms corporations can…

Aanchal Chugh ’21
Reprieve, United Kingdom
Researched the impact of the Sri Lankan president’s decision to end a moratorium on the death penalty. Conducted cross-jurisdictional…

Allison Beeman ’22
Commission for International Justice and Accountability, Europe
Conducted research and drafted legal memos and factual reports on transnational/war crimes, including case law…

Anoush Baghdassarian ‘22
Center for Truth and Justice, Armenia
Contributed to casebuilding efforts and testimony collection from released prisoners of war. Drafted reports to the…

The Program The United States Embassy in Luxembourg is accepting applications for the Dean Acheson Legal Scholar Program at the Court of Justice of the…

Eligibility for Funding To be considered for a 2025 Winter Term International Travel Grant, an HLS student must: Please note, however, that these are…

Students have participated in a wide variety of international projects and placements during Winter Term. Examples of past research/writing project topics include: Examples of past clinical placements include Developing…

Harvard Law School is home to more than 30 research programs and centers, many of which are international in their focus. They provide many opportunities…