HLS Advocates have been working with the Harvard Human Rights Program in order to engage Harvard students in concrete advocacy projects both abroad and at home.   We work closely with first-year students, for whom it is often difficult to find meaningful, hands-on experience before their first summer internship.

The clinical opportunities that the Human Rights Program offers are only available to second and third-year students. However, as members of the HLS Advocates for Human Rights, first-years can support clinical projects, and begin working Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners and community organizations during their first semester.  We also work with second and third-year students by supporting their independent projects, and have activities for the whole Advocates community that include a speakers series, peer career and academic advising, direct action projects, and skills training throughout the year.

Please visit our joining/training page or contact us with any questions at hlsadvoc@law.harvard.edu