This offering is a two-course combination that explores various uses of the law and conceptions of justice in the area of international human rights.
International Human Rights Law
This course surveys the theory and practice of international human rights law.
Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic
In this year-long clinic, students will engage in impact litigation and other forms of legal and strategic policy advocacy to advance the cause of social justice.
Civil Rights Law
This course provides students with a deep analysis of the statutes, case law, and policies related to civil rights in the United States by examining federal civil rights laws and the provision that creates a federal cause of action to remedy violations of rights.
Lenni B. Benson
Distinguished Chair in Immigration and Human Rights Law; Founder and Senior Advisor, Safe Passage Project
Nice to meet you!Department: OCEL
(Fireside Chat) Victims and the Pursuit of Global Justice
DATEWednesday, March 27, 2024 TIME4:30 p.m.–5:40 p.m.Informal reception to follow. LOCATIONW401New York Law School185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 RSVP TO THIS EVENT. Justice for victims is often regarded as the raison d’être and rallying call of international criminal…
The Art of Cross-Examination
This experiential course will teach students the fundamentals of cross-examination and introduce
them to the purpose and context of cross-examination in trials.
them to the purpose and context of cross-examination in trials.
Advanced Topics in Dispute Resolution
This seminar course offers the opportunity for intense and robust investigation of discrete issues arising in the course of resolving disputes by means other than the courts.
Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo ’03
Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law; Senior Fellow
Nice to meet you!Drafting: Federal Judicial Opinions
This practical course will teach students advanced legal writing skills used by judges, law clerks, and lawyers in drafting opinions, internal memorandums, and briefs; it is particularly beneficial for students interested in pursuing a judicial clerkship or externship.