Caleb Chan

Caleb received an International Organization Fellowship Award and completed an internship with the IFC, Business Risk and Compliance Department. Caleb graduated with an LL.M. in International Legal Studies.

“During my 3-month internship at IFC, I worked on a wide range of integrity and compliance issues including sanctions, anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism, data privacy and sustainability reporting standards. The internship was incredibly enriching. It has helped me better understand the institutional frameworks of development finance institutions as well as the complex legal and regulatory issues that these institutions encounter in their operations. I was re-hired as a consultant after the end of my internship.”

Kalyani Menon

Kalyani received a Public Interest Fellowship Award to complete an internship with Masa Group. Kalyani Graduated with an LL.M. in International Legal Studies and a certificate in International Human Rights Law.

“The LL.M. Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellowship allowed me to work as a fellow at the Masa Group, doing the kind of work I aspired to do before I joined Georgetown Law. The generous assistance provided by the Fellowship allowed me to work from D.C. and explore the field of immigration. Working as a fellow has exposed me to the policy making, advocacy and the lobbying side of immigration. This experience has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the American work culture and market.”

Samya Idi

Samya received the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Fellowship award to complete an internship at MIGA, World Bank Group. Samya graduated with an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law.  

“Thanks to the Fellowship, I had the opportunity to accomplish one of my professional goals: joining an international organization focused on the economic development of emerging countries. My internship at MIGA allowed me to put into practice the teachings I received at Georgetown, particularly on International Investment Arbitration and Project Finance…at the end of the fellowship, I was offered a short-term position within MIGA, enabling me to work more closely with the team on various issues. This experience paved the way for me to start a career as a project finance lawyer in an international law firm. I am grateful to have had the support of Georgetown and MIGA at such an essential stage at the beginning of my career.”

Mushfiqur Rahman

Mushfiqur received a Public Interest Fellowship Award to complete an internship with New Markets Lab. Mushfiqur graduated with an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law and a certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.  

“The Fellowship award from Georgetown Law allowed me to work as a Legal Fellow with New Markets Lab, an international law and development center located in Washington, DC. During the summer fellowship, I was heavily involved in a research program examining the interaction between international trade law and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Through my internship, I expanded my network in the international development field and had numerous opportunities to chat with others who have built a successful career for themselves in this area…I received invaluable advice and guidance from some of these newfound contacts with respect to charting my career path.”

Daniel Rangel Jurado

Daniel Rangel Jurado received a Public Interest Fellowship Award to complete an internship with Public Citizen. Daniel graduated with an LL.M. in International Legal Studies and a certificate in WTO and International Trade Studies.

“My fellowship at Public Citizen´s Global Trade Watch was the perfect bridge to the next stage of my career. It allowed me to get involved in the policy world and to do the kind of work that I was expecting to do when I decided to pursue an LL.M.

This opportunity allowed me to show the quality of my work and it was essential for me to get a permanent position at the organization that opened up while I was a fellow. The Post Graduate Public Interest Fellowship gave me the financial security necessary to carry out this project and to fulfil my goals.”

Isabelle Smith

Isabelle received a Public Interest Fellowship Award to support her internship with the World Bank, Legal Vice Presidency Team in Washington, D.C. where she worked as a legal intern with the Environmental and International Law Practice Group. Isabelle graduated with an LL.M in Environmental and Energy Law.

“The internship experience allowed me to gain full-time professional experience at the World Bank which was valuable to the work I now do. I was offered the opportunity to extend my internship into a formal role with the LEGVPU team, however, I was unable to accept this as by the time I began the internship I had already accepted a job offer back home in New Zealand.

I would not have been able to take part in this internship experience without the generous assistance provided by the LL.M Post Graduate Fellowship. Because my internship was unpaid,

I would not have been able to financially support myself throughout the summer, particularly given the high living costs in D.C. I am incredibly grateful that the LL.M Post Graduate Fellowship allowed me to accept this opportunity at the World Bank.”

Sanvid Tuljapurkar

Sanvid received a Public Interest Fellowship Award to support her internship at the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland where she worked with the Division of Market Development to support governments to design and implement trade development strategies. Sanvid graduated with an LL.M. in International Business and Economic Law and the WTO Studies Certificate.

“The internship was a very valuable experience in terms of policy making. It was also a great opportunity to get familiarized with UN institutions and experience an international city like Geneva.

The fellowship was immensely helpful for me to cover my expenses in an expensive city like Geneva given that the internship was an unpaid position. It is a great opportunity to pursue one’s goal without having to worry about finances immediately after the LL.M.”

Mia Penning

Mia received an IFC Fellowship Award. She completed an internship with the IFC Business Risk and Compliance Department. Mia graduated with a General LL.M. and a certificate in International Human Rights Law.

“The Business Risk and Compliance team was very welcoming and included me in all their activities. I was also given the opportunity to work on very interesting cases and could give insight in cases involving South Africa and Africa as well as International Human Rights matters.

The fellowship gave me the opportunity to get experience in an international organizations which is invaluable for the future of my international human rights career.”