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Since the summer of 1985, hundreds of Columbia Law students have developed their human rights lawyering skills during fully funded summer internships overseas.

The president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights works to advance what she calls “a fundamental human right” around the world.  

The award-winning documentary filmmaker says her experiences at Columbia Law focused her work on systemic injustice.

Amal Clooney, who teaches international law at Columbia Law School, joined Natia Navrouzov ’23 LL.M. for a conversation centered around their quest for justice for the Yazidi community in Iraq.

Columbia Law School graduates have received prestigious fellowships that support positions in public interest and public service organizations.

Offered jointly by Columbia Law School’s LL.M. program and the Human Rights Institute, the fellowships are awarded to lawyers committed to battling fundamental injustices around the world.

The Australian lawyer will work in the Secret Prisons team at Reprieve U.S. in Washington, D.C.

At Brooklyn Defender Services’ Family Defense Practice, Unger will represent parents in abuse and neglect proceedings.

At the Capital Appeals Project, in New Orleans, Velchamy will represent individuals on death row.

The Nigerian lawyer will work on environmental justice issues at Accountability Counsel in Washington, D.C.