March 30, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Furman Hall 328
245 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012
This session is only open to NYU Law Students. RSVP and identification are required.
RSVP here or email Anam Salem. Refreshments will be provided
About the skills-building series
In recent years, NYU law students focused on public interest law and human rights have expressed a desire for more opportunities to develop practical skills that may improve their chances of obtaining employment in their fields of interest following graduation. In response, the Public Interest Law Center (PILC), the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHRGJ) and the Robert L. Bernstein Institute for Human Rights have decided to jointly organize a series of inter-disciplinary skill-building sessions throughout the 2015-2016 academic year. There will be two interactive evening sessions per semester, beginning in the fall semester. These sessions are targeted at NYU law students interested in pursuing public interest careers and non-traditional lawyering jobs.
About this session
Students pursuing a career in public interest or human rights are likely to write grant proposals at some stage of their careers, either for individual research projects or within the context of larger programs. Through hands-on, interactive exercises, this workshop will explore strategies for human rights and public interest lawyers to identify funding sources and develop effective grant proposals. Facilitators will discuss a range of questions, including: (1) In what contexts might public interest and human rights lawyers and legal professionals need to fundraise? (2) How do you go about looking for sources of funding and applying for grants? (3) What resources exist and what are basic tips for effective grant-writing?