“A Woman Among Warlords”: Afghan Democracy Activist Malalai Joya Speaking on the current situation in Afghanistan.

Malalai Joya has been called "the bravest woman in Afghanistan." In 2005, she became the youngest elected member of the Afghan Parliament, and from the very beginning she denounced the presence of warlords and war criminals in the government. Because of this, in May 2007, she was illegally suspended and barred from taking her seat. Her suspension, which is currently being appealed, has generated protest internationally. She is the winner of numerous human rights awards and the subject of the documentary, Enemies of Happiness. Joya's recently published memoir is titled A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice. Please join us for this very special event. Date: Monday, November 9, 2009

How to Secure your Dream International Summer Internship

Each summer, USF law students embark on journeys around the world where they put the USF Law School mission—"Educating for Global Justice"—to the test. Past students have participated in the Center for Law and Global Justice summer programs in Argentina, Cambodia, the Czech Republic, India, Ireland, and Vietnam. Others have worked at U.S. AID field offices, for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the Hague, or for NGO's in locations as far-flung as Ecuador and Tibet. Come learn from current USF students and International Law Society members how they secured their dream international summer internship, and how you can do the same! Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A Conversation with Zoya: Women's Rights in Afghanistan and Pakistan

For more than thirty years RAWA has organized inside Afghanistan and in the refugee camps of Pakistan for a nation free of war and fundamentalism, that respects women’s rights and human rights. Zoya's story is a universal one of courage and inspiration: Orphaned at the age of 14 when her parents were killed by Muslim fundamentalists in Afghanistan, Zoya fled to Pakistan and there was spurred on by her parents' disappearance to continue their work, particularly her mother's commitment to rescue the victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse in Afghanistan. Please join us for an evening with Zoya, an inspirational and courageous champion for women's rights and universal Human Rights

Date: Monday, October 26, 2009

Welcome USF Law Class of 2012!

Hello Class of 2012,

The entire 2009-2010 International Law Executive Board would like to welcome you to the law school and to our organization. On our ILS blog you will find links to blogs of our adventures this past summer in locations such as Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Argentina, and Europe. Please read to discover some of the opportunities that we were able to enjoy through the USF summer abroad programs and remember we need your support to renew these and add new intern locations across the globe for next summer.

To contact us directly with any questions or to find out how you could be involved please e-mail us at our e-mail: usfils@gmail.com

Have a great first weeks of class and we will post our first general meeting time soon!

USF ILS goes global...

Each summer, a host of intrepid USF Law students venture abroad to engage in exciting International legal internships.  From southeast Asia to the Patagonia, follow us this summer as we share our stories from the front lines!  You'll be awed...you'll be inspired...you'll find links to each of our summer-bloggers on the top right corner of this page.  Enjoy!

USF ILS Welcomes the 2009-2010 Board!

We are pleased to announce our new Executive Board for the 2009-2010 school year:

Co-presidents: Ben Lewis and Carlos Romero

Secretary: Monca Singh
Treasurer: Katy Yount
Publicity Chair: Martha Menendez
Professional Chair: Mike Schowalter

Community Service Chair:  Hillary Amster

We are excited for the upcoming year and the chance to continue bringing quality, International programming to the USF Law School campus.  Please feel free to contact us at usfils@gmail.com!

Come one, Come all

Just a few announcements:

FIRST General meeting: THURSDAY, September 25. 12:30 in Room 102. We will be supplying lunch so please come and find out more about this group & how to get involved.

Friday, October 3rd: OKTOBERFEST. Golden Gate Park.
4:00pm - whenever you want.
Come meet the board in a more casual setting and seek some international law advice.
We will have refreshments and of course, beer.
Tickets Pre-sale: Sept. 29-Oct. 3.
$5 pre-sale, $10 at the park.

Thursday, October 9th: Bar Night co-sponsored with PILF
Bar: TBA

We will also be having a Career Panel with speakers who work in various aspects of international law come and speak to us about their experiences. Please check back in later for the exact date and details and also keep an eye out for announcements around school.

Hope to see you all soon!