IBA-ELSA Law Students’ Conference 2017 International Human Rights Law
4 Nov - 5 Nov 2017
Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University
Session information
Careers session
Saturday 4 November (1630 - 1800)
Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University
Description
A career in international human rights law is wide-reaching and links an array of disciplines. Careers can range from, but are not limited to, working as a lawyer with the UN, the Council of Europe, a national government, as well as for Non-Governmental Organisations and development organisations globally. This session focuses on exploring different possible career paths whilst providing advice and guidance on how to be a success in the international human rights law arena.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Vaneeta Sharma BPTC | City Law School, London, England; Co-Vice Chair , Law Student Committee |
Speakers
| Andrea Coomber | JUSTICE, London, England |
| Yousuf Syed Khan | Human Rights Reporting Officer, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Steven Powles | Doughty Street Chambers, London, England |