Three University of Richmond Law professors discuss research on the global climate crisis

April 23, 2024

RICHMOND LAW — There’s no escaping that we’re living amid a climate crisis. In the U.S., atmospheric rivers are pummeling the drought-ridden West Coast with rain. Meanwhile, parts of the East Coast haven’t seen a major snow in years but have been hit by multiple hurricanes that would have been considered once-in-a-lifetime. Globally, floods, fires,

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University of Richmond Law professor Chiara Giorgetti aids in development of mechanism to hold Russia accountable for actions in Ukraine

April 23, 2024

RICHMOND LAW — When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Mykhailo Puryshev lived in the eastern city of Mariupol. He was a business owner who operated a restaurant and nightclub called Evo. It sat next to the campus of Pryazovskyi State Technical University, whose students it served.

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USC Gould Law International Human Rights Clinic co-authors report on fair trial rights in Kyrgyzstan

April 23, 2024

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — The USC Gould School of Law International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC), in partnership with the Clooney Foundation for Justice TrialWatch Initiative, has published a report on its fair trial rights findings for a human rights defender in Kyrgyzstan.

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Boston College Law student Ainsley Hutchinson discusses her experience working at the Hague

April 17, 2024

BC LAW — Ainsley Hutchison ’25 clerked for a war crimes trial judge last summer at the International Criminal Court.

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UC Law San Francisco students complete pro bono service trips during spring break

April 10, 2024

UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — From assisting asylum seekers and drafting wills to helping people clear their criminal records, dozens of law students spent their spring break giving back with pro bono service trips.

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University of Miami Law Human Rights Program assist in litigation for Colombian victims

April 9, 2024

NEWS @ THE U — For three days in late January, students with the University of Miami School of Law’s Human Rights Clinictraveled to Bogotá, Colombia, to assist with transnational litigation for an upcoming trial in Florida highlighting corporate accountability and human rights abuses. 

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University of Virginia Law students win awards at international tax moot court competition

April 9, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A team of students from the University of Virginia School of Law won awards in this year’s International and European Tax Moot Court competition, among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community.

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Washington and Lee Law professor Kish Parella publishes article on why executives should care about international law

April 9, 2024

THE COLUMNS — Washington and Lee law professor Kish Parella has published a blog article on the Blue Sky blog, Columbia Law School’s blog on corporations and capital markets.

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Opinion: The legal profession can improve access to justice by expanding global pro bono initiatives

April 8, 2024

BLOOMBERG LAW — Around five billion people worldwide lack access to justice, posing a challenge to rule of law and societal development

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