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Narratives About Working in Intergovernmental Settings
August 8, 2022
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…
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Narratives about Working in Governmental Settings
August 8, 2022
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…
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Narratives about Working in Entrepreneurial Settings
August 8, 2022
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…
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Lifestyles and International Work
August 8, 2022
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…
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Learn More About NGOs
August 8, 2022
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…
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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…
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Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
July 27, 2022
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…
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International Entrepreneurial Settings
July 27, 2022
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…
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What Is Public Interest Law?
July 27, 2022
Either start or deepen your exploration of the breadth and depth of public interest careers. Also explore public service in the private sector.
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How to Break into the International NGO Field
July 27, 2022
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…
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International U.S. Government Work
July 27, 2022
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…
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Entering International Public Interest Law
July 27, 2022
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…
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Public Service Practice Settings
July 26, 2022
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…
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International Public Interest Law Practice Setting
July 26, 2022
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…
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Public Interest Work Types
July 26, 2022
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…
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Commencing Your International Search in Government
July 21, 2022
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…
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Government Practice Setting
July 20, 2022
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…
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Courts
July 20, 2022
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,…
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Building Experience During Law School
July 14, 2022
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…
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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…