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International Human Rights/Rule of Law Project
The International Human Rights/Rule of Law Project placement takes a multi-disciplinary
approach to protecting the rights of immigrants in New Jersey, with a special focus on
immigrant women, through a lens of international human rights. Project externs and pro bono students will be involved in litigation on behalf of individuals and in cases with possibilities for legal reform in both domestic and international fora. Project externs and pro bono students will also be involved with drafting reports with policy recommendations on specific issues. Finally, the Project will undertake community outreach and education initiatives with the goal of building stronger ties to, creating a better understanding of, and serving the legal needs of regional immigrant communities.
* Preference will be given to students with coursework and/or experience in the area of
immigrants’ rights and/or international human rights.
Bassina Farbenblum, Practitioner in Residence, International Human
Rights/Rule of Law Project
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Urban Revitalization Project
The Urban Revitalization Project litigates cases and engages in community outreach and education in the areas of urban housing and public education in New Jersey. Working in cooperation with the Civil Litigation Clinic, Project externs will represent clients in such areas as predatory lending, foreclosure, housing discrimination, and challenges to slumlords rental policies; the education-related matters may include student discipline, access to public education, and representation of parents seeking adequate individualized education plans for their children, after school tutoring, or other educational services. The Project students, working in conjunction with cooperating nonprofit organizations, will also assist in the Urban Revitalization Projects advice clinics on related education and housing issues, and participate in community education and outreach sessions.
Chinh Q. Le, Practitioner in Residence, Urban Revitalization Project
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