Established in 2002, the War Crimes Research Office encompasses several unique programs focusing on accountability for violations of international humanitarian law, which are listed below.
International Law Research Practicum
Each semester, a dozen students enroll in the International Law Research Practicum in which they undertake legal research assignments for the prosecutors of the International Criminal Court, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria, Interpol, the United States Coast Guard, the American Red Cross and the Public International Law and Policy Group.
International Criminal Tribunal Externship Program
Case Western Reserve University is one of the few law schools that allow students to obtain a full semester’s credit for interning at one of six international criminal tribunals during the second or third year of law school. More than 100 students have interned at these tribunals, and six have obtained jobs in the Office of the Prosecutor, Defense and Chambers of the Tribunals after graduation.
War Crimes Research Portal
The War Crimes Research Office maintains the War Crimes Research Portal, which contains the text 200+ memoranda students have prepared for the international tribunals.
War Crimes Prosecution Watch Newsletter
Established in 2005 in partnership with the Public International Law and Policy Group, War Crimes Prosecution Watch is a bi-weekly e-newsletter which collects official documents and articles from major news sources detailing and analyzing salient issues pertaining to the investigation and prosecution of war crimes throughout the world. With 15,000+ subscribers, the newsletter is edited by Case Western Reserve law students who are selected in January of their first year for editorial positions through an interview process.
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The International Humanitarian Law Roundtable
Held annually in August at the Robert Jackson Center in Jamestown, New York, the International Humanitarian Law Roundtable brings together international prosecutors, ambassadors, diplomats, human rights leaders and legal scholars from around the world. Together they explore the importance of international humanitarian law, its implementation and promote its expansion across the globe. As a unique force in the quest to bring justice and increase accountability worldwide, the distinguished attendees play an integral part in furthering a mission that is paramount to promoting fundamental human rights and the rule of law. CWRU School of Law students serve as rapporteurs for the meeting.
Henry T. King Jr. Fund
A fund has been established in support of Henry T. King Jr.'s legacy. Learn more about his work and how you can support the fund.