Alli Hugi, '18, on Working in the International Human Rights Clinic

Working with the IHR Clinic was my favorite part of my time in law school. It allowed me to keep perspective on why what we were learning in class mattered, to complement the theoretical classes with real-world practical experience, and to stay grounded about the limits of the power of the law when it is not buttressed with meaningful political will and enforcement mechanisms. I was fortunate enough to partner with human rights activists working on land reform in Myanmar, fighting against the abuse of farmworkers in Mexico and the US, and implementing shelters to protect victims of violence against women in Pakistan. Each of these experiences introduced me to the unique human rights challenges facing different corners of the world, as well as the cross-cutting skills, knowledge, and approaches that allow us to provide support to activists in all of these areas.

Alli Hugi, '18