Jacob Odeh

Jacob Odeh

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  • About me

    Legal Fellow

  • Education

    • Cyprus International University

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB International Law and Legal Studies 3.73
    • Global Campus of Human Rights

      2024 - 2024
      Certificate: Human Rights and Persons deprived of Liberty Summer School: Human Rights and Persons Deprived of Liberty

      Attended the Summer School on "Human Rights and Persons Deprived of Liberty," which included examining the international human rights framework for persons deprived of liberty, focusing on international human rights bodies, legal standards, and their jurisprudence; addressing cross-cutting themes across three focus areas; discussing specific problems, challenges, opportunities, recommendations, and the way forward in different countries; and dedicating a day to vulnerable groups within the… Show more Attended the Summer School on "Human Rights and Persons Deprived of Liberty," which included examining the international human rights framework for persons deprived of liberty, focusing on international human rights bodies, legal standards, and their jurisprudence; addressing cross-cutting themes across three focus areas; discussing specific problems, challenges, opportunities, recommendations, and the way forward in different countries; and dedicating a day to vulnerable groups within the three focus areas. Participated in interactive sessions, workshops, and networking events with experts in the field. Show less

    • The Polytechnic, Ibadan

      2016 - 2018
      National Diploma Mass Communication/Media Studies
    • Florida State University

      2023 - 2023
      Certificate : Introduction to International Criminal Law: War Crimes, Genocide etc. International Law and Legal Studies

      Activities and Societies: I. Participated in debates that analyzed various accountability approaches and mechanisms for those who committed core crimes, with a specific emphasis on exploring the implications of utilizing amnesty arrangements and agreements. II. Delivered informative class presentations on the rights of the accused, with a specific emphasis on drawing insights and lessons from the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and Yugoslavia, and the Iraqi Tribunal I completed an intensive four-month program jointly organized by the International Bar Association and Florida State University. The program was led by renowned experts in international criminal law and justice, including program facilitator Dr. Mark Ellis, Former Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, William Schabas, Professor Charles Jalloh, Justice Richard Goldstone, and many others.

  • Experience

    • Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
      Broadcast Intern

      • Hosted discussion segments and presentation clinics. Also drafted program ideasto play on air.• Carried out Vox-Pops as a cub reporter and also followed and covered leads Also, worked with a supervisor on different on-air and recordedshows

    • ELSA

      Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
      Counsel for Respondent Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition

      I was Captain of Team 44 in the 11th edition of the Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition organized by ELSA in cooperation with the Council of Europe.This Moot Court competition allows students to plead at the European Court of Human Rights, and as the Counsel for the Respondent, I drafted memorials relating to the right to private and family life, freedom from discrimination and right to an effective remedy under the European Convention of Human Right

    • North Cyprus Law Clinic

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Legal Trainee
    • Cyprus International University

      Nov 2022 - Oct 2024

      Currently serving as the President/Faculty Representative for the Department of Law at the SRC, Cyprus International University , where I lead and represent the interests of law faculty students in decision-making processes, fostering a collaborative and dynamic academic environment. Actively contributing to the growth and success of the CIU International Law Club as a dedicated member of the supervisory board.

      • President/Faculty Representative, Faculty of Law

        Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
      • Member of The Supervisory Board CIU International Law Club

        Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
    • Global Human Rights Defence

      Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
      International Justice Intern

      Conducting research on the jurisprudence of Human Rights tribunals and courts.Monitoring human rights legislationWriting articles and reportsConducting interviews with Human Rights/International Law professionals

    • International Lawyers Project (ILP)

      May 2024 - Aug 2024
      Legal Fellow

      - Governance and Accountability- Environment and Sustainable Development- Sustainable Finance- Enabling Civil Space

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • White Collar Defence & Investigations Virtual Experience Program

      Forage
      Sept 2022
    • Clifford Chance - Business and Human Rights Job Simulation

      Forage
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Basics of International Human Rights

      Danish Institute for Human Rights
      Jan 2023
    • Spring School on International Law 2025

      International Institute for Strategic Research (IISR)
      Mar 2025
    • International Criminal Law E-Learning Course

      International Bar Association
      Apr 2023
    • Introduction to Economic Social and Cultural Rights

      Danish Institute for Human Rights
      Jan 2023
    • Business and Human Rights

      Council of Europe
      Jan 2024
    • Human Rights Law Virtual Internship Program

      Leo Cussen Centre for Law
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • EFSET English Certificate 78/100 (C2 Proficient)

      EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
      Nov 2020