Lena - French, Government -


Goals for their semester

  • Deepen understanding of international human rights law and its practical applications
  • Gain professional experience working with experts in human rights and international law
  • Explore the limits and benefits of international law in addressing global injustices
  • Conduct research on specific human rights issues and strategies for resolution
  • Enhance French fluency through daily professional and academic use
  • Prepare for a future career as an international human rights lawyer
  • Do research exploring the intersection of human rights, transitional justice, and international security

IFE City

IFE Paris

Placement

IREDIES - Sorbonne Institute for Research in International and European Law

Responsibilities as intern

  • Read and analyze current research projects in international law
  • Conduct interviews with professors to understand their work and research issues
  • Translate articles, introductions, and abstracts into English or French
  • Proofread, format, and finalize academic articles for publication
  • Assist with the organization of colloquia and research seminars
  • Attend university courses and seminars to deepen legal knowledge
  • Compile a literature review for a professor of international law, focusing on feminist scholarship
  • Provide general research and administrative support to professors and researchers
  • Contribute to the preparation of upcoming courses and teaching materials

Subject of research

Bordering Frenchness : An Analysis of the Borders of Coloniality in Mayotte

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