Upcoming events

Please join the Human Rights Institute and the Ambedkar Program in Global Constitutionalism for a conversation with Cora Chan, author of a newly published book titled, "Deference in Human Rights Adjudication." The panelists along with the author will discuss with the books insightful and pioneering findings as they relate to constitutional law, constitutional theory and human rights laws. 

Our Panelists Include: 

• Cora Chan, Professor of Law, University of Hong Kong; Author of "Deference in Human Rights Adjudication" 
• David E. Landau, Mason Ladd Professor and Associate Dean for International Programs, FSU College of Law
• Frédéric Mégret, James S. Carpentier Visiting Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
• Katharine G. Young, Stephen and Barbara Friedman Visiting Professor of Law, Columbia Law School 

When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 12:10-1:10pm

Where: Columbia Law School | Jerome Greene Hall | Room 107

Lunch will be served.

Please register below to prevent food waste. 

As part of our commitment to nurturing a vibrant human rights culture within CLS, HRI provides funding to support student-led human rights initiatives. The HRI Student Human Rights Action Fund presents a significant opportunity for CLS students to organize and lead various activities aimed at fostering awareness and engagement around human rights issues on campus and in the wider community. For Spring 2025, we invite proposals specifically focused on human rights issues in the United States.

Key Features

• Grant Amount: Between $500 up to $2,500
• Eligibility: Open to all CLS students, including JDs, LLMs, and JSDs.

Application Process:

To apply, interested students can simply fill out a brief form, articulating how the funding will enhance their initiative. The submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the Spring 2025 Semester until 24 January 2025 at 12:00pm.

For more information, click the link below.