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The Fight For Justice For The Last Colony with Philippe Sands - Episode 157
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Kathryn interviewed Philippe Sands, who discussed his extensive law career including trade and human rights cases, his work on the Chagos Archipelago case for Mauritius, and his aim to humanize law through understanding case individuals. Philippe also provided insight into his role as a counsel for Samoa regarding nuclear weapons, diving into the realities of legal situations in international law. Offering career advice, he highlighted the importance of relevant studies, gaining experience as law school research assistants, and showed the numerous opportunities available within governmental, non-governmental, and academic roles.
Highlights
- Philippe Sands’ background, experience with U.S law, and his family's background in law
- His writing process and how it involves everyday people's stories
- The book's potential impact and relevance to the black community in the U.S
- Personal stories and connections with the people impacted mentioned in the book
- A powerful moment of the Chagossian community returning to their islands after 50 years
- What is the human element in law?
- How law impacts communities and individuals and its importance in education
- The use of nuclear weapons and France's resumption of nuclear testing in the South Pacific
- An illustrative incident regarding a French judge's response during the case and the realities of law practice
Advice to aspiring practitioners of international law Episode Resources
- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/176809/philippe-sands/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Sands
Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus
Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player.
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Manage episode 388285448 series 2585842
Kathryn interviewed Philippe Sands, who discussed his extensive law career including trade and human rights cases, his work on the Chagos Archipelago case for Mauritius, and his aim to humanize law through understanding case individuals. Philippe also provided insight into his role as a counsel for Samoa regarding nuclear weapons, diving into the realities of legal situations in international law. Offering career advice, he highlighted the importance of relevant studies, gaining experience as law school research assistants, and showed the numerous opportunities available within governmental, non-governmental, and academic roles.
Highlights
- Philippe Sands’ background, experience with U.S law, and his family's background in law
- His writing process and how it involves everyday people's stories
- The book's potential impact and relevance to the black community in the U.S
- Personal stories and connections with the people impacted mentioned in the book
- A powerful moment of the Chagossian community returning to their islands after 50 years
- What is the human element in law?
- How law impacts communities and individuals and its importance in education
- The use of nuclear weapons and France's resumption of nuclear testing in the South Pacific
- An illustrative incident regarding a French judge's response during the case and the realities of law practice
Advice to aspiring practitioners of international law Episode Resources
- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/176809/philippe-sands/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Sands
Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus
Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player.
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