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International Public Interest Law Personal Assessment
August 11, 2022
What issues most engage you? Human Rights? Environment? Democracy Building? Law Reform? Economic Development? Health? Religious Freedom? Women’s Rights? Reproductive Rights? Children’s Rights? Foreign Relations?…
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Perseverance and the International Spirit
August 11, 2022
It may require perseverance and an entrepreneurial spirit to break into the career area of your choice. Embarking on a public international career is to…
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Other Paths to International Practice
August 8, 2022
International Criminal Law Though criminal tribunals fall under the auspices of the UN, the opportunities available to attorneys in these courts are unique compared to…
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Nonprofit and Legal Services Organizations Practice Setting
August 8, 2022
Nonprofit organizations are nongovernmental groups that specialize in the problems of particular populations or specific sets of issues. Types of advocacy can vary dramatically, depending…
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Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
August 8, 2022
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are typically mission-driven advocacy or service organizations in the nonprofit sector. There are large and small NGOs operating around the world and…
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Narratives About Working in NGO Settings
August 8, 2022
Maame A.F. Ewusi-Mensah, YLS ’01 International Human Rights and Private Practice I knew when I came to law school that international human rights law was…
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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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International Public Interest Resources at HLS
August 5, 2022
HLS Programs and Offices OPIA offers many resources for students interested in international public service work. Many of our advisers have expertise in international work, including: international…
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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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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…