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Chi Mgbako, HLS ’05 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Office of the Prosecutor The following is an excerpt taken from two letters Ms. Mgbako wrote…

Antonio L. Cortes, YLS ’89 Koror State Government, Republic of Palau Beginning three years after graduating from Yale Law School, I was fortunate to spend…

Julia Harrington, HLS ’95 Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa I decided to go to law school after working for a year in…

There is no question that international positions can alter one’s lifestyle more so than domestic government positions. International work can require long hours, and several…

What types of NGOs exist? NGOs generally fall under one of two categories: international NGOs (INGOs) and “local” NGOs. In the former category are large…

International Public Interest Work in U.S. Governments The opportunities in government for international work are very diverse, as global issues span many different types of…

The term intergovernmental organization (IGO) refers to an entity created by treaty, involving two or more nations, to work in good faith, on issues of…

An exciting way to practice international law is to create your own practice concerning an issue of your choice. An entrepreneur in any profession, whether…

Either start or deepen your exploration of the breadth and depth of public interest careers. Also explore public service in the private sector.

The NGO world is vast and the work varied. Like any job search, you first need to figure out where you want to work through…

In recent years, interest in international government service has increased dramatically with applicants seeking opportunities in greater numbers than ever before, both at home and…

The world of international public interest law is vast and the settings and practices are diverse. The decision to embark on an international career comes…

Public service practice takes place in legal services and law reform organizations, as well as in government agencies at all levels. It encompasses charities, educational…

International law is one of the fastest growing legal fields. The types of public service work and practice settings vary widely. The US Government hires…

The work done by public interest lawyers covers a broad range of activities. For some people, the type of work/the way they work is one…

Typically, students begin their search with summer internships. Although it is always helpful to know where you are heading in a career search, it is…

Government lawyers work at the federal, state and local level, in every state and city in the country (as well as internationally), and across almost…

The nature of a judicial clerkship depends on the court’s level and the individual judges. At the highest levels, such as the U.S. Supreme Court,…

Increasingly, students are taking time between college and law school, and this time offers a great opportunity to live, and hopefully work, abroad. Any international…

There are a variety of international courses offered at HLS, and your course load should reflect a general background in public international law, conflict of…