Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies Certificate
Policymakers, adjudicators and practitioners in international organizations, governments, NGOs, and private firms must be prepared to address the challenging human rights and humanitarian issues that face the international community today. To help achieve this goal, Georgetown University offers a certificate program for students who have a career interest in human rights and humanitarian issues, with special focus on refugees and post-conflict situations. J.D. and LL.M. students at the Law Center are eligible to enroll in the Certificate program, as well as Master level students at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Public Policy Institute.
Certificate Requirements
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Internships & Career Opportunities
Law students interested in pursuing the Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies are encouraged to meet with Prof. Andrew Schoenholtz, who directs the program at GULC. To arrange a meeting, please email him at schoenha@law.georgetown.edu(This link opens in a new tab).
In addition to an academically rigorous program of study, the Refugee Certificate offers career guidance to students in the program. Professor Schoenholtz is happy to discuss internship and job opportunities and provide contacts to students interested in careers related to refugees, immigration, human rights and the protection of forced migrants.