Julia Chamberlin, 3L, International Clinic, Summer – Fall 2012

Placement:  International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, The Hague, Netherlands

Julia was assigned to the complex war crimes case Prosecutor v. Ratko Mladic.  She prepared witnesses for trial by examining their past testimony and statements and logging key names of victims and perpetrators.  She also worked on a Proof of Death project that attempts to identify victims in order to add their names to the indictment list.  Supervising faculty:  Wayne McCormack

Bo Chen, 3L, Arranged Clinic, Summer 2012
Placement:  Jones Day, Beijing, China

This was Bo’s second international placement; the summer following his 1L year Bo did an internship with Baker & McKenzie in Beijing.  During the internship, Bo researched corporate law issues, drafted service agreements, and participated in several trademark infringement investigations.  Bo also prepared memos for the Mergers & Acquisitions group, one of his areas of interest.  Bo says that his internships have helped him to understand the Chinese legal system and to recognize how to do his work in connection with government agencies.  Bo plans to return to China following graduation.  Supervising faculty:  Christian Johnson   

 Stephen Foxley, 3L, New Ventures Clinic, 2011-2012

Current Non-Clinical Placement: Lassonde Social Entrepreneurship Center

Stephen worked on the pilot project for the University of Utah’s just-announced Lassonde Social Entrepreneurship Center. As part of this project Stephen travelled to Ghana last summer to develop the mobile banking strategy for Opportunity International, a not-for-profit microfinance institution. He is now developing a multi-disciplinary study that will measure the socioeconomic impacts of private education finance in that country.

 Stephen’s earlier placement through the New Venture Clinic—at the Lassonde New Venture Development Center—led to his current funded position at the Social Entrepreneurship Center.

Zoraya Gappmaier, 3L, Civil Clinic, Summer 2012

Placement:  Notary Office, Bucaramanga, Colombia

Zoraya arranged this placement with help from a professor in her undergraduate studies.  The placement fit within the context of a Civil Clinic because of the intensive client interactions that Zoraya had while working on a wide range of civil legal issues.  She prepared by studying books her supervisor sent her on Colombian law and brushing up on her Spanish!  In Colombia, the notary is a private all-service law office that specializes in civil law.  Legal issues include family law, estate planning, social security, property law, and business law.  Notaries even register new-born babies and children in hospitals and clinics!  Zoraya’s supervisor provided a broad experience for her so that she would understand the cultural significance of notaries in Colombia, a country that suffers from an endemic of fraud and government corruption.  The existence of notarized documents and contracts provides substantial protection because forging notarized documents is a constitutional crime that could result in prison and fines.     Supervising faculty:  Linda F. Smith

Gage Hansen, 2L, International Clinic, Summer 2012
Placement:  Iranian Human Rights Documentation Center, New Haven, Connecticut

Gage was assigned to work on the Apostates project, which documents abuses by the Iranian government under Sharia law.  The project included reviews of alleged incidents of the Iranian government to intimidate, arrest, torture, and /or kill citizens because of their conversion away from Islam.  Gage reviewed relevant law and built a database of public records compiled through research of alleged abuses, finishing with a legal analysis of the results.  Supervising faculty:  Wayne McCormack

Christopher Mercer, 3L, Hinckley International Clinic, Fall 2012
Placement:  Center for Applied Legal Studies –University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg,
S. Africa

Chris is assigned to an organization focused on human rights.  His work has included researching various South African laws and providing commentary on South African bill proposals.  Shortly before Chris arrived in Johannesburg, Marikana miners went on strike to protest low wages.  They were fired upon, resulting in 34 deaths and many more injuries.  Since his arrival, Chris has worked on human rights issues surrounding the massacre, including field work.  Chris has also researched issues involving gender equality, including a case regarding how the poor sanitation condition of some schools has an adverse effect on girl learners.  Supervising faculty:  Hinckley Institute of Politics and Erika George

Andreo Micic, 3L, International Clinic, Summer 2012
Placement:  Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency, Belgrade, Serbia

Andreo worked in the legal department of an agency whose mission is to promote Serbia as a location for foreign investment and a market from which to source goods.  His duties included assisting investors by reviewing contracts, preparing informational packets, and addressing issues surrounding business registration, licenses, permits, and other legal documentation. He also assisted investment specialists in maintaining the investor and exporter databases.  To complete these tasks, Andreo researched potential FDI laws in other countries and international trade agreements.  The results had to be presented in language that an investor could understand without legalese.   Andreo also attended meetings and worked directly with clients as part of the investment team.  Supervising faculty:  Erika George

Amy Powers, 3L, Hinckley International Clinic, Summer 2012
Placement:  South African Human Rights Commission, Cape Town S. Africa

Last summer Amy became the first law student to participate in the graduate international internship program of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.  In her role as an international research associate, Amy worked on legislation concerning domestic law, torture, and disability rights and prepared a report on sex trafficking.   She also attended parliamentary hearings and human rights events.  Supervising faculty:  Hinckley Institute of Politics