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How to become an International Human Rights Lawyer

How to become an International Human Rights Lawyer

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 In this episode, host Anita Patrick speaks with Henrietta Ekefre, an International Human Rights Lawyer, Policy Advisor, and Consultant specializing in transformative justice, gender equality, and reparations for historical injustices. Henrietta shares how she built her career in the global human rights field, from the strategic career decisions she took during her undergraduate studies, to working with organizations like the Clooney Foundation for Justice, the African Commission on Human andPeople’s Rights, Africa Judges and Jurists Forum, and how she continues to use the law as a tool for social transformation.What you’ll learn:The work of an International Human Rights LawyerHenrietta’s strategy for choosing a law specializationHow to reverse-engineer your career path when you have a visionHow Moot Court competitions can open professional doors for young lawyers and law students.Internships, fellowships and graduate programs for Human Rights and Advocacy professionals.Experience working with international organizations like the Clooney Foundation for JusticeHow to apply for and get funding for postgraduate (Master’s) degrees at universities such as the University of Oxford, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Pretoria.Scholarship and funding strategies: what reviewers look for, how to demonstrate need, and how to choose the right referees for recommendation letters.Managing burnout, vicarious trauma, and emotional fatigue in human rights work.The role of empathy, safe spaces, and trauma-informed advocacy in sustaining meaningful change.The importance of publishing research, op-eds, and think pieces to build credibilityHow to deal with perfectionism paralysis and keep showing up for your work.Where to find Henrietta:Twitter/X: https://x.com/HenriettaekefreLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/henriettaekefreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiconichenny/Where to find AnitaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-patrick-gr8n3ss/Twitter/X: https://x.com/anitasfireInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitasfire/What I Do For Work podcast on socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-i-do-for-workInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatidoforwork/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatidoforworkTwitter: https://x.com/WhatIDoForWork_#WIDFWPodcastChapters02:47 A day in the life of an International Human Rights Lawyer06:26 The inspiration behind Henrietta's law career07:46 Henrietta's strategy for choosing her law specialization10:59 Course content, activities and opportunities for undergrad law student15:07 Networking and experience opportunities 16:49 Planning ahead as a Law student17:54 Finding Law internships that are relevant to your career26:04 Clooney Foundation for Justice fellowship experience29:09 Importance of networking35:34 Creating a vision for your Human Rights career38:29 What personalities thrive in Human Rights Law?41:07 Balancing research and advocacy43:27 The importance of empathy in Human Rights work45:21 Pursuing advanced education in Human Rights55:44 Tips for applying to graduate programs and getting funding57:42 What scholarship reviewers look out for in applications59:05 An example of how to prove the need for scholarship for post-grad applications01:00:34 How to choose a good referee for your recommendation letter01:04:14 Navigating mental health in Human Rights work01:12:24 Creating safe spaces in advocacy01:14:56 The importance of publishing one's work01:18:03 Dealing with perfectionism paralysis#HumanRightsLaw #InternationalLaw #HumanRightsCareer #SocialJustice #LawStudents #AdvocacyWork #TransformativeJustice #Scholarships #StudyAbroad #OxfordUniversity #ClooneyFoundation #LegalFellowships #WomenInLaw #AfricaLaw #CareerInLaw #PostgraduateFunding #LegalResearch #PublicInterestLaw #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpathyInAdvocacy career advice for aspiring lawyers in AfricaProduction and marketing by Anita Patrick
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