Human Rights Scholars Program

Human Rights Scholars make up a core group of JD students actively involved with the Rapoport Center. These students are committed to the study and practice of international human rights law and have a strong background and demonstrated interest in pursuing career opportunities related to international human rights and justice. Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative research on human rights topics and to work closely with the Rapoport Center's programs and planning over the course of the academic year.

As promising leaders in the human rights field, Human Rights Scholars play a vital role in the daily life and future of the Rapoport Center. Scholars will focus on different activities, depending upon their background, interest, and the needs of the Center. Activities might include:

• working with legal and archival material on international and transnational human rights issues
• coordinating human rights curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate level
• assisting in planning, organizing, and publicizing an academic conference and speaker series
• helping to draft grant proposals for funding
• serving on an editorial board for a working paper series or collaborative journal project
• mentoring undergraduate students
• networking with other university centers and student organizations on human rights issues
• assisting with continued programmatic development
• developing and maintaining community ties
• researching internships related to human rights and international law

Each Human Rights Scholar receives a $5,000 stipend to commit 300 hours to the Center over the course of the year. One or more scholarship(s) will be awarded. Rising 2Ls and 3Ls are eligible.

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