Voices from the Field

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

This summer, I will assist in developing training materials for an international network of legal and judicial professionals working to implement more just processes in their home countries. CEELI is committed to advancing the Rule of Law through communication operations, programming, and research. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

This summer, I will conduct comparative research of constitutional transitions in post-conflict countries, analyzing processes and designs of constitutions with a focus on national contexts. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

This summer, I will conduct research at individual, community, national, and international levels on conflict-based violence, focusing on individual African countries and Africa as a region. Her work will center on truth commissions, conflict-based sexual violence, and transitional justice. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This summer, I will contribute to Pinkcollar’s efforts to improve conditions for the migrant domestic worker sector in Malaysia, ensuring ethical hiring free of labor trafficking. I will also assist in placing members of indigenous communities in appropriate employment. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

This summer, I will be assisting with efforts to provide legal assistance and support to women and girls caught up in a legal system that is often unjust and further impacted by poverty. The combination of poverty and limited education often results in women admitting to crimes they did not commit. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

This summer, I will work to promote systemic global change in the administration of justice. My work will help to guarantee individuals the right to competent legal representation in countries where pretrial detention and torture are abused. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

This summer, I will work to promote individual rights in Rwanda by assisting in filling gaps in the country’s legal aid system and working to create a culture where political leaders and citizens understand and support due process rights. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Cambodia, Myanmar & Indonesia

This summer, I will contribute to efforts in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Indonesia to ensure that criminal defendants receive competent defense, protection from cruel and unusual punishment, and fair trials by researching legal issues that will be accessible to lawyers around the world via an app. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Global Programs

This summer, I will contribute to research and programming efforts that support electoral justice, legal and regulatory frameworks for elections and governance in new and emerging democracies. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Global Programs

This summer, I will contribute to research and programming efforts that support electoral justice, legal and regulatory frameworks for elections and governance in new and emerging democracies. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

This summer, I will conduct legal research to promote ODC's mission of open, transparent, and apolitical information sharing. My work will focus on foreign direct investment in the oil and gas industry in Cambodia, highlighting social corporate responsibility, environmental impacts, and economic development. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia & Yangon, Myanmar

This summer, I will work to support transparent data sharing on economic development in countries surrounding the Mekong River. I will map foreign investment and research legal frameworks that foster foreign investment. I will also develop written analyses and data sets that identify priority sectors in foreign investment, competing interests, geopolitical drivers, and bilateral trade agreements that impact the development of Cambodian society. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Beijing, China

This summer, I will conduct comparative research in Chinese and foreign legal systems on issues concerning the protection of children’s rights.  The Beijing Children's Legal Aid and Research Center is the largest public interest legal service organization in China and China’s first NGO to specialize in children’s rights. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

This summer, I will work to reduce the prevalence of human trafficking and child marriage in Bangladesh by elevating public awareness, improving victims' access to assistance, and partnering with local leaders to aid in the prosecution of traffickers. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

This summer, I will work with Jamaican NGOs to assist in eliminating child trafficking, including commercial sexual exploitation and hazardous forced labor. I will map data and produce reports that will help develop human trafficking screening tools, identify areas of needed improvement in the protection of vulnerable children, and direct resources to NGOs and government services that directly benefit Jamaican children and those who care for them. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Pristina, Kosovo

This summer, I will contribute to D4D's mission of advancing socio-economic development, improving governance, and promoting democratic values and institutions in Kosovo.  D4D is committed to developing an engaged and informed citizenry that can utilize the public arena and decision-making process to achieve efficient and equitable outcomes. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Pristina, Kosovo 

This summer, I will work to provide free legal assistance and counseling to refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable groups. I will also support public campaigns and vocational workshops aimed at improving access to justice and labor market participation for marginalized populations in Kosovo. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Padang & Jakarta, Indonesia

This summer, I will research constitutional and electoral issues and analyze ongoing democratization efforts in Indonesia. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Kampala, Uganda

This summer, I will work to strengthen Uganda’s civil society organizations, thereby improving development efforts. I will contribute to the program’s four thematic areas: health, education, agriculture and democracy. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Richmond, Virginia

This summer, I will assist in providing advice and legal services relating to cultural heritage law.  I will participate in a variety of practice areas including heritage preservation, art and antiquities, indigenous heritage, and environmental, social, and governance matters. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

This summer, I will assist in advancing women’s human and sexual rights through research and strategic litigation of cases. I will work with domestic courts in South Africa, international courts across the African continent and UN treaty bodies to challenge legal discourses on women’s rights and sexual rights. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Washington, D.C.

This summer, I will be working with the Justice and Security Dialogue team to contribute to peace-building and conflict resolution efforts in West Africa. USIP works closely with local communities in order to foster stability and strengthen the Rule of Law. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Arlington, Virginia

This summer, I will support efforts to expand and improve the quality of justice through technical assistance, training and technology. My work will include collaborating with government institutions, civil society actors, educators, researchers and development partners around the world. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

This summer, I will conduct research on immigration and asylum laws as they relate to domestic violence applications. I will draft motions and memoranda and participate in client interviews, working closely with defense attorneys and providing support to non-profit organizations that focus on delivering aid to refugees, victims of human trafficking, and asylum seekers. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Washington, D.C.

This summer, I will work with the USAID Office of the General Counsel, which provides legal advice and guidance for the agency’s global operations. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Dharamsala, India

This summer, I will assist the Supreme Judicial Commission of the Central Tibetan Authority, which serves as the Tibetan government in exile, with the finalization of its first Evidence Code. The Code, which is based on the US Federal Evidence Code and the Evidence Code of India, will be used during all hearings and matters before Local and Circuit Commissions, as well as the Supreme Justice Commission, including when the SJC resolves interpretations of the Charter of the Tibetan Community in Exile. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Washington, D.C.

This summer, I will provide legal support to the International Trade Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. My work will focus on cutting-edge legal issues related to electronic commerce, digital trade and privacy, anti-corruption, foreign investment, trade facilitation, government procurement, and international standards. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: East Asia Bureau

This summer, I will be working with the East Asia Bureau of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative. I will focus on their Vietnam portfolio, researching topics such as money laundering, big data, and the availability of legal resources to human trafficking victims. Read my summer blog to find out more >

Location: Washington, D.C.

This summer, I will be working with the American Chemistry Council, an industry trade association for American chemical companies. I will be assisting their global team which collaborates internationally to facilitate global chemicals management regulations, achieve sustainable development goals, and advocate on behalf of the American chemistry industry.  Read my summer blog to find out more >