Inside the U.N. System: Investigating Torture, Shaping Accountability, and Training Advocates
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 6:40 PM EDT - 7:40 PM EDT
This program explores the work of the United Nations Committee Against Torture (“CAT”) and how international human rights law—particularly the U.N. Convention Against Torture (“UNCAT”)—operates not only globally but also within U.S. domestic legal frameworks. Drawing on experiential learning through the Center of Transnational Law, Professor Jorge Contesse shares key lessons from engaging law students in real-world human rights advocacy.
CLE: NJ: 1.0 | NY: 1.0 | PA: 0.0 (not 0.5)
This is the kickoff event of the New York Alumni Chapter of Rutgers Law, taking place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The CLE presentation is scheduled from 6:40-7:40 p.m. This program is co-sponsored by Rutgers Law School’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Institute for Professional Education, and Rutgers University Foundation. We thank BakerHostetler for hosting this for Rutgers alumni and friends.
CLE: NJ: 1.0 | NY: 1.0 | PA: 0.0 (not 0.5)
This is the kickoff event of the New York Alumni Chapter of Rutgers Law, taking place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The CLE presentation is scheduled from 6:40-7:40 p.m. This program is co-sponsored by Rutgers Law School’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Institute for Professional Education, and Rutgers University Foundation. We thank BakerHostetler for hosting this for Rutgers alumni and friends.
FACULTY:
Jorge Contesse
Professor of Law
Director, Center for Transnational Law
Rutgers Law School
Member, United Nations Committee Against Torture
Professor of Law
Director, Center for Transnational Law
Rutgers Law School
Member, United Nations Committee Against Torture
LOCATION:
BakerHostetler
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111
CREDITS:
CLE: NJ: 1.0 | NY: 1.0 | PA: 0.5
SUBJECT AREAS:
International Law
COST:
$25.00
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