International Law Practicum (ILO-L270)

Spring 2026 · ILO L270 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

A few years ago, Fletcher launched its first faculty-led International Law (“IL”) Practicum with the goal of bridging the divide between theory and practice in the international human rights field. As part of this innovative experiential learning course, a select group of Fletcher students have the opportunity to gain hands-on real world experience working on compelling human rights related projects under the professor’s supervision for real clients and partners from the nongovernmental and intergovernmental organization sector. The client/partners have included (i) the UN Special Representative to the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, (ii) International Detention Coalition, (iii) Norwegian Refugee Council, (iv) Mercy Corps, and (v) the Global Legal Action Network (“GLAN”) Law. Examples of potential project deliverables include desk reports, petitions, human rights education materials and programing, policy reports, memoranda, white papers, advisories, client briefings and oral presentations. All projects involve research, writing, and an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the skills and strategies employed by human rights practitioners as well as questions of ethical, political and professional responsibility related to human rights work.Through supervised practice, students cultivate a range of skills, become substantive experts on an issue or subject matter, and further develop a professional identity. In sum, the practicum serves not only as a professional credential but as critical preparation for the complex field of international human rights practice. An application is required to enroll. Application due Monday, January 5 [email protected]

Course codes: ILO-L270

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