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LAW 1084: International Human Rights Advocacy & Practice
Fall 2025 • Section 21 • CRN 58214

Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.

Course Description

This seminar explores the use of international human rights strategies to advance social justice advocacy in the United States. On issues ranging from racial disparities in the criminal justice system to access to housing, U.S. lawyers increasingly use the human rights mechanisms of the United Nations and Inter-American Human Rights System, draw on international human rights and comparative foreign law in litigation before U.S. courts, and engage in broader advocacy such as documentation, organizing, and education. They find that a human rights framework provides effective cross-cutting strategies, helps mobilize communities, and highlights the interdependence of economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
W 2:35-4:25 PM TBA

Course Details

Instructor
  • Rachel Lopez
Credit Hours

3 Credits

Seats/Capacity

18

Course Type
  • Non-Exam
Course Modality

Classroom

Bar Exam

-

Fulfills J.D. Requirement
  • Experiential/Professional Skills
Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

For fall 2025 registration, students should temporarily use CRN 58214 "Human Rights/Eruo Union" to register for Int'l Human Rights Advocacy & Practice until course is available in the course inventory system. Students will be administrative transferred to a new CRN at a later date.


Book List/Materials

Materials To Be Announced