LAW 7281 - International Human Rights: Practical Applications Seminar

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: At least two classes relating to international law and/or human rights, one of which must be LAW 7273 or 7277.
Description
This is an elective course. The objective of this course is to give students an opportunity to integrate their knowledge about international human rights law with the fundamentals of civil and criminal procedure, constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility in a real-world context. Each year the course will focus on a contemporary human rights issue and, to the extent possible, the students will assess the situation and develop a work product as if they were representing the “client” at issue. Limited enrollment. Admission only by application and permission of professor.

Notes: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.30 at the time of enrollment.