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Jocelyn H.

Jocelyn H.

Research Assistant - DCHP lab (English Department)

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  • About me

    Lawyer | Masters Candidate at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

  • Education

    • The University of Manchester

      2013 - 2013
      English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

      Exchange/Erasmus

    • Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Law - JD Law

      Activities and Societies: Pro Bono Students Canada, Allard Law Women's Caucus, and the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic Notable courses and practical experiences include:- Constitutional law- Transnational law- Labour Law- Immigration Law- Administrative Law- Legal Institutions and Resource Extraction in the Global South- Jurisprudence

    • The University of British Columbia

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Major in Psychology, Minor in English Literature

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Science (MSc) Social and Cultural Psychology

      Key courses include:- Political Psychology- Social Influence

    • Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Advanced Studies Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law

      Activities and Societies: Notable topics of study include: - international law - transitional justice - international criminal law - victims and human rights law - displacement and international law - UN human rights mechanisms - gender and international crimes

  • Experience

    • The University of British Columbia

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Research Assistant - DCHP lab (English Department)

      • Conducted research for dictionary on distinct Canadian words and colloquialisms

    • The University of British Columbia

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

      • Collected data for psychological research projects, including: coping strategies of survivors of the Cambodian genocide, and white supremacist groups in the United States• Interviewed research participants about lived experiences with genocide and hate crimes

      • Research Assistant - REST lab (Psychology Department)

        Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

      • Strategic Content Tutor (Access & Diversity)

        Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

    • Pro Bono Students Canada

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      Litigation Monitor - West Coast LEAF

      • Researched, reviewed and drafted legal memoranda on new Provincial, Federal, and Supreme Court judgements, and Employment Standards and Human Rights Tribunal decisions

    • Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Student Events Coordinator

      • Planned and executed events for law students and other members of Vancouver’s legal community

    • The Indigenous Community Legal Clinic

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Temporary Articled Student

    • Voyer Law Corporation

      May 2019 - Jun 2021
      Articled Student / Legal Intern

    • AsyLex

      Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
      Legal Advisor - International Litigation Team

      • Provided pro bono legal aid to refugees with Swiss asylum applications• Filed complaints to UN treaty committees regarding negative Swiss asylum decisions in breach of Switzerland's international human rights law obligations• Researched asylum legislation, policies, and treatment of refugees in across Europe, and summarizing findings in legal memoranda

    • Action for Development

      Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
      Legal Officer

      • Researched available asylum options and special humanitarian visa programs for Afghans in Switzerland, the EU, Canada, and the USA

    • Global Migration Centre

      Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
      Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public

      Law Society of British Columbia
      Jun 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro Bono Lawyer, Refugee and Immigration Law

      Issued by Refugee Sponsorship Training Program on Sept 2021
      Refugee Sponsorship Training ProgramAssociated with Jocelyn H.

    • First Year Representative - Allard Law Women's Caucus

      Issued by Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC on Oct 2017
      Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBCAssociated with Jocelyn H.

    • Executive Committee Member

      Issued by AMS Food Bank at the University of British Columbia on Jan 2011
      AMS Food Bank at the University of British ColumbiaAssociated with Jocelyn H.