After a morning focused on the legislative side of criminal justice reform, interns spent the afternoon exploring the judicial system through hands-on learning and conversations with experienced advocates. The afternoon began with an interactive mock trial, where interns analyzed fictional case files, questioned witnesses, evaluated evidence, and presented legal arguments. The exercise challenged participants to think critically, investigate thoroughly, and appreciate the com

The second day of the Advanced Law and Justice Reform Internship began with an immersive morning dedicated to understanding the legislative and advocacy processes that shape criminal justice reform. Through interactive sessions led by experienced professionals, interns gained valuable insight into the systems they will engage with throughout the week and beyond. The morning began with a presentation from Keah Beeftu, an attorney with The Second Look Project, who provided int

This morning, interns began the journey of learning and exploration, which will carry them through the entire week. Starting off strong, interns listened to a variety of lectures expanding upon Dr. Aisha’s keynote of yesterday about healthcare in Nigeria. The first surrounded healthcare and behavioral change in northern Nigeria, which included healthcare strategies, key health adaptations, case studies, and more. Throughout the day, they received disease-specific overviews of