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{ academics: ceNTers aNd cONsOrTia } > CENTERS AND CONSORTIA UC Hastings’ centers and consortia represent leading-edge areas of the law. In close collaboration with faculty, staff, and distinguished members of the legal community, students have challenging and enriching learning opportunities at UC Hastings’ centers and consortia. Students are encouraged to participate in thought-provoking symposia and events; contribute to programs, reports, and research; and exchange and develop new ideas. The cenTer For genDer anD reFugee sTuDies Founded in 1999, the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS) is the nation’s leading advocacy organization on behalf of women asylum seekers who flee gender-related violence. CGRS, directed by Professor Karen Musalo, provides legal expertise and resources to attorneys, and coordinates legal and national public-policy advocacy efforts. “From documenting human rights conditions in countries around the world to litigating impact cases and crafting national policy strategies, CGRS is on the cutting edge of issues with life-or-death consequences for those it serves. If you want to be involved with legal work that concretely makes a difference in the world, CGRS is the place for you.” —Karen Musalo, Director www.uchastings.edu / UC hastings 13


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