Navigating last-minute travel changes, awaiting final grant approvals, and wrapping up my Swiss chapter with a farewell weekend.
Sydney Parbs
International Bridges to Justice in Geneva, Switzerland
About Me
I am a rising 2L at William & Mary Law School, spending my summer in Geneva working with International Bridges to Justice. I earned my degree in Management with a minor in Leadership & Social Change from Virginia Tech in 2023, where I first discovered my passion for mission-driven work. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to support nonprofit initiatives across Singapore, Rwanda, the U.S., and now Switzerland. This blog is where I will share reflections on my legal work and personal experiences as I navigate this new chapter.
About International Bridges to Justice
International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is an NGO committed to protecting human rights around the world. Their mission centers on ensuring that everyone has access to a fair trial, protection from abuse, and competent legal representation. For more information, please visit the IBJ Website.
Reframing narratives, creating contracts, and exploring Kafka’s city.
Collaborating across borders, researching Poland on the fly, and immersing myself in Swiss culture from watches to football matches.
Developing Myanmar grant resources, planning for Kigali, and celebrating the Fourth of July in Geneva.
Advancing grant planning, refining due diligence checklists, and exploring the art of spoken word.
Highlighting justice work in Indonesia, embracing community in the office, and balancing adventure with personal resilience.
Welcoming new interns, navigating grant opportunities, and soaking up Swiss summer.
Expanding my research on Liechtenstein, developing ideas around measuring justice, and discovering what the city has to offer.
Settling into life abroad, starting meaningful work with IBJ, and dealing with personal loss.