Graduates glimpse seafarer’s rights issues

The successful candidates hail from a diversity of countries across the globe but all have in common a keen interest in the field of international law and seafarers’ rights.

“This year’s programme is a departure from the traditional intern model, said Deirdre Fitzpatrick, founder and executive director of Seafarers’ Rights International. “We have taken 17 graduates and are immersing them into our world for a period of one week. They will emerge with a deeper understanding of the issues facing the seafarer and a better idea of how they themselves can really make a difference.”

Targeted at law students and newly qualified lawyers minded to pursue a career in either maritime related or in human rights/employment areas, this year’s scheme offers a one week intensive programme. During their time at SRI students will hear the perspectives of several industry stakeholders on seafarers’ rights, participate in an IMO visit programme, and visit the High Courts of Justice.