How We Are Involved
About Human Rights Law
The study of human rights law at the Yale Law School is focused around the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights. It coordinates a diverse program of human rights activities that serve students and scholars at Yale and contribute to the development of the human rights community locally and internationally.
Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights
Archives of the Yale Human Rights and Development Journal (YHRDLJ)
Clinics
The Allard K. Lowenstein International Human Rights Law Clinic is a Law School course that gives students firsthand experience in human rights advocacy. The clinic undertakes a wide variety of projects each term on behalf of human rights organizations and individual victims of human rights abuse.
Fellowships
A number of fellowships allow Law Students to dedicate their time to advocacy, human rights work and scholarship.
Robert L. Bernstein International Human Rights Fellowships
Monday, May 02, 2022
News
New Report Refutes Flawed Science of Texas and Alabama Transgender Legal Actions
A major new report by legal and medical experts from the Yale Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, Yale Law School, and the University of Texas Southwestern analyzes in depth the misleading scientific claims that informed recent actions by Texas and Alabama to criminalize medical treatment for transgender youth.
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Monday, July 18, 2022
Alyssa Yamamoto and the Special Rapporteur at the Graduate Institute in Geneva.
Monday, July 11, 2022
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands), seat of the International Court of Justice.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Jessica Tueller ’21 (left), a Robina Fellow at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, worked with with former Commissioner Flávia Piovesan (center), and Human Rights Specialist Manuel Canahui.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Monday, August 8, 2022
In The Press
The Humanitarian Paradox: When Do We Fight, Why Do We Fight?
Responsible Statecraft
Professor of Law Aslı Ü. Bâli ’99 discusses the problems with U.S. intervention and why restraint is needed to preserve America’s credibility in human rights.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
In The Press
Supreme Court To Decide Whether Businesses May Refuse LGBTQ Couples for Same-Sex Wedding Services
USA Today
John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence William N. Eskridge Jr. ’78 is quoted in a news story about a case before the Supreme Court about whether businesses may refuse to serve LGBTQ customers based on religious objections.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
In The Press
Biden Calls Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine a ‘Genocide.’ Is It a War Crime?
USA Today
Sterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh comments on whether genocide can be considered a war crime.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
In The Press
Historic Supreme Court Confirmation Comes at a Time When Some in the GOP Are Trying To Reverse LGBTQ Rights
CNN
John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence Professor William N. Eskridge Jr. ’78 discusses objectives behind recent legal challenges to LGBTQ rights.
Monday, March 14, 2022
In The Press
Arizona’s Privatized Prison Health Care Has Been Failing for Years. A New Court Case Could Change That
PBS News Hour
Arthur Liman Professor of Law Judith Resnik is quoted about Arizona’s privatized prison health care system.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
In The Press
Russian Attacks Hit at Least 9 Ukrainian Medical Facilities, Visual Evidence Shows
The Washington Post
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 is quoted about visual evidence reporters obtained showing that Russia had attacked Ukrainian medical facilities.
Alumni & Student Profiles
I’ve been continually inspired by how my classmates have built unexpected careers that are so firmly rooted in the collaborative outlook, dedication, intellectual curiosity, and engagement we shared at Yale. I’m a stronger entrepreneur because I try to infuse the organizations I build with these YLS values.”
Jane Park ’96
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