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Law Students for Human Rights

Law Students for Human Rights is a student-run organization at NYU School of Law that focuses on connecting students to human rights work at both domestic and international levels. CHRGJ and Bernstein Institute staff advise the LSHR board and collaborate with the organization on educational, advocacy, and professional development programming.

LSHR Co-Chair Melina De Bona, JD '19 greeting student at Human Rights @NYU Welcome Reception (September 2017)

Organizational Mission

Promote human rights locally and globally by drawing on the unique resources of the NYU School of Law community
Connect students to human rights advocacy opportunities, including internships
Build a community for future practitioners of human rights law
Study and advance strategic human rights issues through reading groups, films, panels, and other activities
Expand students’ awareness of and involvement with human rights