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The HRC usually admits up to ten students per semester. The number of applicants varies from semester to semester. Not everyone who applies is admitted.
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Each student works on one project. To begin with, there are usually five or six options for possible human rights projects, each one dealing with a specific human rights violation or issue. Clinic students are asked to rank their preferred projects. Based on the preferences, the student’s skills and the needs of the project, projects are assigned to groups of two or three students. Each team continues working on their project throughout the semester.
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No. The HRC does not represent individuals and does not litigate. At times, the clinic may support litigation by carrying out research, writing amicus briefs, or other work. The clinic engages in advocacy in front of international human rights mechanisms, including filing complaints when available and advisable.
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The range of cases and projects handled by the Human Rights Clinic illustrates the breadth of human rights practice, including fact-finding, supporting litigation, reporting and using the press, and other public and international advocacy.
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No. However, an interest in international law or human rights or some experience in volunteer work or public interest work is a plus. Some projects benefit from foreign language skills.