Program Overview
Beginning from 2025, the IILJ Scholars program was transformed from a pre-JD entry program, into a year-long thematic program for which current NYU JD students are potentially eligible to apply as rising 2Ls or rising 3Ls. Each year a large international legal theme is announced, and students apply to join a cohort of their peers who work on individual or group research and practical projects intended to advance thinking and practice in the area and to have a positive impact in the world. The scholarship thus provides opportunities to build knowledge and practical expertise, make contacts with prominent figures in the substantive area, pursue individual or team research and publications, and develop policy proposals and active initiatives.
Scholars participate in internships, research programs, and IILJ events during their time. In addition, IILJ Scholars are encouraged to develop a substantial research agenda and publication record in international law, enabling them to participate in scholarly events such as the International Law and Human Rights Emerging Scholarship Conference where they present their papers and receive substantive feedback from faculty and field experts. The Program also provides scholars with individual mentorship and career guidance.
Thanks to a generous endowment given by Joyce Lowinson in honor of the late NYU Murry and Ida Becker Professor of International Law Thomas M. Franck, students accepted into the IILJ Scholars program receive an award to assist their participation in relevant ways (the amount is specified in advance each year).
Current Scholars
1L Scholars
Ilana
CohenIILJ Scholar
Layla
ElkhanIILJ Scholar
2L Scholars
Junius
WilliamsIILJ Scholar
Rachel
SteinigIILJ Scholar
Ryen
Amora DiazIILJ Scholar
3L Scholars
Tara
NairIILJ Scholar
Sasha
AristotleIILJ Scholar
Pierson
BroadwaterIILJ Scholar
Bassel
El-RewiniIILJ Scholar
Sam
KarnesIILJ Scholar
Anagha
KomaragiriIILJ Scholar
Aidan
McGirrIILJ Scholar
Isabel
PaoliniIILJ Scholar
Sharonya
VadakattuIILJ Scholar
Recent graduates
Navya
DasariIILJ Scholar
Kevin
Kuate FodouopIILJ Scholar
Michael
LeonettiIILJ Scholar
Carmen
LyonIILJ Scholar
Kathleen
MorrisIILJ Scholar
Galia
PopovIILJ Scholar
Rachel
StewartIILJ Scholar
Alison
StrongwaterIILJ Scholar
Ciara
TaylorIILJ Scholar
Chelsea
AnelliIILJ Scholar
Tatiana
August-SchmidtIILJ Scholar
Suraiya-Asmau
Zubair BanuIILJ Scholar
Robert
BartonIILJ Scholar
Sasha
BoutilierIILJ Scholar
Alissa
ClarkeIILJ Scholar
Lucas
CuatrecasasIILJ Scholar
Mikaela
EdigerIILJ Scholar
Nathaniel
EisenIILJ Scholar
Jackson
GandourIILJ Scholar
Isabelle
GlimcherIILJ Scholar
Tess
GrahamIILJ Scholar
Kathryn
GundersenIILJ Scholar
Amith
GuptaIILJ Scholar
Jacob
HuttIILJ Scholar
Andrew
LarkinIILJ Scholar
Madhu
NarasimhanIILJ Scholar
Beenish
RiazIILJ Scholar
Claire
SchupmannIILJ Scholar
Nathan
YaffeIILJ Scholar
Caroline
ZielinskiIILJ Scholar
