San Diego Salon B, North Tower/Lobby Level, San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
The Role of Law Schools in the Promotion of Human Rights and Legal and Curricular Reform Abroad
The Committee has organized two panels to talk about the role of law schools in the promoting of values of human dignity in the international context as well as the role of U.S. law schools in participating in international efforts to promote curricular reform and provide assistance to improve the legal system abroad.
I. Should Law Schools have a Role in Developing Fundamental Rights and Democratic Values?
This panel will address whether law schools have a role in the international context in promoting fundamental values of human dignity. Some of the issues include activism and direct participation in policy debates; the promotion of human rights and democracy and the North-South tension, litigation and the promotion of grassroots efforts, the role of NGOs and governments; the role of experiential learning, doctrine and theoretical studies.
II. Promoting Reform Abroad: Curriculum and Legislative Reform
This panel seeks to identify current issues in faculty involvement in reform abroad, including curriculum and legislative reform, in a world adjusting to the U.S., the Iraq War, emerging national identities, consultant fatigue, and constrained resources. The panel will gather faculty who has been involved in initiatives of these nature to share their experiences, identify best practices and provide guidance as to what to expect in the future.
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