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Subject: Law
Program title: Degree Revalidation for foreign lawyers - Human Rights Law
Limited Access: Yes

Contact: Dr. Gloria Bustillos
Address: 3200 US Highway 27 South, Suite #302
Sebring, FL 33870 Telephone: (863) 345-0618
Email: gbustillos@nafalaw.com

Contact: Dr. Romer F. Villaroel Hurtado
Address: 3200 US Highway 27 South, Suite #302
Sebring, FL 33870
Telephone: (863) 345-0618

Program Description
This program is presented on the subject of human rights (HR) and arbitration, developed by the NAFA Association and the International Court of Arbitration and Human Rights, AICAC-HR. This course is taught by our human rights professor, Dr. Gloria Bustillos, and is a detailed and advanced program. Dr. Bustillos is a proponent of our human rights curriculum and study plan. This is offered to our foreign lawyers interested in a career as international human rights defenders.

The International Law program offered at Human Rights is a course program, offering additional virtual courses. Available in Spanish in the United States recognized by the National American Bar Association (NABA). And it undoubtedly addresses the need for specialized training in international human rights law. Members integrate the practical knowledge of top experts in the field of human rights while addressing their professional careers. Staff faculty contribute their experience and plan for career advancement in humans rights and arbitration. The goal is to reach more members, allowing flexible and quality education.

Our association has started a petition for a Litigation campaign against human abuse in developed and communist countries. Our president, Dr. Humberto H. Pachecker, a message has been written to everyone interested in joining in a campaign change.

Admission Requirements

These graduate level programs are only available to candidates who have completed a law degree and graduated outside of the United States.

For more detailed information, visit our Certification section.

Very important reminder, that an English proficiency exam is required for admission to this program, however, the LSAT exam is not required. Application for student financial aid to pay for study expenses - visit our Scholarships page.

Program Requirements

Module I
Introduction
Concept and Foundation of Human Rights
Theory of Human Rights
History of Human Rights

Module II
International Treaties
International Bill of Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocols
International Covenant on Economic, Social, Labor and Cultural Rights
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
American Convention on Human Rights
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Module III
Human Rights Violations
The Ideal Versus Reality
Access to Justice
Taking Action

Module IV
International Systems for the Protection of Human Rights
United Nations System European System of Human Rights
Inter-American System of Human Rights
African Human Rights System
International Humanitarian Law

Module V
Strategies and Activism in Human Rights
Freedom of Expression
Promotion of Human Rights
Tactics for Defending Human Rights
Strategic Human Rights Litigation

Module VI
Ethical Obligations Before the Courts and Human Rights Bodies

Module VII
Digital Media and Human Rights
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
Violations of Human Rights in their Areas of Competence

Module VIII
Fundamental Rights
Other Protected Rights
Electoral Rights
The Law as Protection
Best Interest of the Minor as a Constitutional Right
Motivation for the Sentence
Creative Interpretation of the Judge and the Legitimate Activity
Women's Rights

FINAL PROJECT
As part of a submission for a graduate level thesis, a required presentation is required: generally 40 – 60 pages of written work.
The thesis may cover monographs, analysis of legal cases, public policy analysis work, among other modalities that the Academic Committee and the Thesis Subcommittee consider to be of sufficient quality and that contribute knowledge to the field of human rights. This should be between 40-60 pages in length.

There is no discussion or final defense of the Master thesis.

Review the AICAC-HR section, for details on acceptable examples of topics for the final paper.

Consult with our staff to receive more information about your study programme options to review qualifications. Weekly attendance and admission receipt and monthly payment or financial commitment is required after enrollment, to remain in the program.

What You'll Learn: Applied Knowledge and Skills

Duration of Program
10 months

Delivery Method
In person or online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom apps

Program Cost
Dependent on the options available to member, but up to 4,600.00 USD total
Concentrated Program 8,900.00 USD. Scholarships up to 25% of total cost - limited availablility per term

Scholarships Available
Refer to this page for more information

Employment information
Salary Information: For more information, visit the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) www.naceweb.org or the O*NET OnLine directory www.onetonline.org, provided by the Department of Labor (DOL).

Representative job titles related to this program: Legal Advisor, Legal Officer, Human Rights Lawyer, Human Rights Officer, Legal Investigator, Human Rights Advisor, EU Ombudsman, Human Rights Advocate / Defender.