human rights law

Human Rights Law

How We Are Involved

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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. The Schell Center 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.

Our Faculty

Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights

Archives of the Yale Human Rights and Development Journal (YHRDLJ)

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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 works with partner organizations to advance human rights globally and within the United States to give students practical experience in the strategies human rights lawyers employ while building the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective and ethical social justice advocates in a global context. 

Allard K. Lowenstein Human Rights Law Clinic

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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

Robina Foundation Fellowships

Kirby Simon Summer Human Rights Fellowships

Gruber Fellowships

Oct
15

Paul Tsai China Center: A Discussion with Henry TSE, Leading Trans Activist from Hong Kong

12:10PM - 1:00PM
Paul Tsai China Center: A Discussion with Henry TSE, Leading Trans Activist from Hong Kong
Oct
22

Conscientious Objectors, Reproductive Rights, and the International System Post-Dobbs

12:10PM - 1:00PM
Conscientious Objectors, Reproductive Rights, and the International System Post-Dobbs
Nov
7

‘History and Tradition’ in Firearm Litigation: The Role of Historians as Amici

12:10PM - 1:30PM
‘History and Tradition’ in Firearm Litigation: The Role of Historians as Amici
Nov
11

Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women's Rights with Jessica Valenti

4:30PM - 6:00PM
Gruber Distinguished Lecture in Women's Rights with Jessica Valenti
Nov
14

Detention, Gender & Health

4:10PM - 6:10PM
Detention, Gender & Health

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.