Promoting International Experiences
popular myths and legends re-told from a Welsh viewpoint. These unexpected cultural encounters strengthened my international experience.
I encourage every study abroad or internship candidate to take full advantage of being over- seas by traveling, getting to know communities, and ultimately building a better understanding of what it means to be a global citizen.
Having studied and worked abroad, I was confi- dent in my ability to succeed in any setting. This was crucial when, after working at a large cor- porate law firm in New York, I decided to follow my passion and pursue a human rights fellow- ship in Austin, Texas, and later relocate to work in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Though I am no longer in Florence or London, I maintain more than fond memories of my trips and I am still close with many of my colleagues overseas.
Study Abroad and International Law Career Paths
As a public interest lawyer, whether working in- ternationally or at home, I believe the lessons learned from foreign experiences help us relate to clients from a different background. Empathy and understanding translate well from an interna- tional context to the domestic practice of law.
As the Assistant Dean for Public Interest Law at the University of Alabama, I use my position to expand the international opportunities offered by the law school to its students. Whether they are traveling to bustling capitals to study commercial and business law, or to rural outposts in devel- oping nations to study human rights and conflict resolution, I urge students to maintain an open mind and flexible outlook. Based on my own experiences and understanding, I try to instill cultural sensitivity and awareness in every law student.
In addition to advising students, I draw from my experiences in reaching out to an international
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program or NGO on behalf of my students. Spending time overseas as a law student and lawyer lends credibility to the work I continue to do today. If you anticipate a career in interna- tional law, it is imperative that you develop expe- rience overseas. It is perhaps most feasible and comfortable to begin as a student because of the structure and institutional support that you will receive as a member of a university community.
Once you have lived and studied overseas, it will be easier to work overseas in the future. A successful career in international law takes pa- tience and commitment. It is difficult to achieve overnight; time and effort must be invested. It is necessary to plan ahead, sometimes as much as years in advance. Whether it means sending students to work for NGOs in East Africa or intro- ducing elements of international and compara- tive law into the legal curriculum, I will always be a strong advocate for international experi- ences.
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