Natalie is a native of Potomac, MD and earned her B.A. in International Studies from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT and her M.S. in Applied Development Studies from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. Natalie will be clerking for Judge Keeley of the U.S. District Court in Clarksburg, WV upon her return from Brazil.
Participating students had the opportunity to study international and comparative law in Brazil. Lectures and seminars were led by WVU law professors, with some lectures in Rio & Vitória from Brazilian professors. All lectures were in English. Students visited Brazilian legal institutions as well as held classes in Brazilian law schools. Seminars took place throughout the trip on various topics, including international environmental law in the Amazon at a jungle lodge.
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