Legal Infrastructure and International Justice Institute
No society can function effectively without a legal infrastructure. Courts, judges, and attorneys are all essential to a stable and credible legal system. A legitimate legal system, in turn, is an important foundation for economic, political, and social development.
Our mission is "to aid in developing the legal infrastructure necessary for all to enjoy the benefits of the global economy."
We carry out our mission through:
Student and Alumni Educational Experiences
Yen Phan's blog describes her summer 2011 internship with the organization International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more
Curricular Innovation
Experiential Education in China. A $2.1 million USAID grant funded project to train Chinese law professors in advocacy and clinical skills. Read more
Research Activties
Two students, Allison Hammons (4D) and Yen Phan (2D) recently participated in a Directed Research project under the supervision of Professor Linda Carter. The project was research on pretrial detention issues in Uganda and Vietnam.
Conferences
The Institute sponsors conferences and symposia, which bring together academics, professionals and policy makers to examine critical issues. Read more
Drawing upon Faculty Expertise
The Institute draws upon the expertise of leading scholars on the Pacific McGeorge faculty whose work addresses issues that countries face in developing their legal infrastructure. Read more
Promoting Scholarship with Impact
The Institute facilitates scholarship by Pacific McGeorge faculty to address the issues of developing legal infrastructure. Read more