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Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services

Stan and Alta Barer with fellows The Barer Institute was created by a gift from UW Regent and law school campaign chair Stan Barer '63 and his wife, Alta. The Institute, is an interdisciplinary effort based in the law school, focusing on the multidisciplinary role of law in promoting health, education, and economic development. The goal of the Institute is to utilize lawyers as leaders in providing advice and solutions to these issues in lower and middle income developing countries. Currently, the Inaugural Class of Barer Institute Fellows are earning their LL.M. degrees in Sustainable International Development.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-14 class of Fellows.

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Barer Fellow Lyna Sarapai speaking at The Rule of Law in Zimbabwe, April 11
Sarapai discusses the common legal challenges citizens face in sub-Saharan Africa at a World Justice Project and UW School of Law event. More information and tickets.

The Barer Institute Welcomes the Inaugural Class of Barer Fellows
Welcome Fadhilatul Hikmah (Indonesia), Amarjargal Lkhagvaa (Mongolia), Shadrack Mwinzi (Kenya), and Lyna Sarapai (Kenya).

Interim Director for UW School of Law Barer Institute
Tanya Karwaki has been chosen as the Interim Director of the Barer Institute at the UW School of Law.

Barers pledge $4 million to UW School of Law
The University of Washington School of Law has received a $4 million pledge from UW Regent Stanley Barer '63 and his wife, Alta, to create the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.

Articles by Barer Institute Fellows

Reflections on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Culture from the MOHAI
by Lyna Sarapai


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Last updated 4/3/2013