Post by: Jillian Schinzing
I
just wrapped up the last week of my internship in Uganda and it’s crazy to
think how fast these 8 weeks have flown by. This summer working with the
directorate of public prosecutions allowed me to gain a broader knowledge of
Ugandan criminal law. I was able to read case files on embezzlement, fraud,
forgery, trespass, defilement, and human trafficking. As an intern I would read
all the case documents, write legal opinions, and then report to the
directorate of public prosecutions, Justice Mike Chibita. My opinions would include
brief facts of the case, applicable law, and then charge recommendations. From
there, the prosecutors would either move forward with the case or do more
investigations based upon our recommendations. The most heartbreaking yet,
fulfilling case I worked on was one that involved human trafficking. There were
9 open files against an individual with many reports of trafficking in persons.
Although it was heartbreaking to read through the cases it was rewarding to
know that I had a very small role in evaluating the case and recommending
charges.
During
my time in Uganda I worked with three other interns from Pepperdine Law and we
we’re able to sit in on court cases in the high court, the court of appeals,
and the Ugandan anti-corruption court. The other students,
including a few Ugandan interns and prosecutors are in the picture above! As
the only student from Regent, I was thankful to have other interns to learn
from, learn with, and explore. We explored Kampala and really gained a deeper
understanding of Ugandan history and culture. I’m so thankful to have had a
chance to learn more about international law and experience life in Uganda for
the past 8 weeks!
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