<p>The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) Practicum gives NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA) students the opportunity to work with a pioneer in the promotion of transitional justice around the world. The ICTJ seeks to bring justice to societies emerging from armed conflict or repressive rule, striving to prevent the recurrence of violations and ensure the dignity of victims. It addresses the challenging task of putting the pieces of broken societies back together on a foundation of justice and rule of law. This requires exposing the truth about past atrocities, holding perpetrators accountable, providing reparations for victims, and fundamentally reforming the state and social institutions that allowed or participated in atrocities. To achieve these goals, the ICTJ partners with activists and victims, provides governments with advice and expertise, conducts innovative research, and convenes groundbreaking forums and discussions.</p> <p>NYU SPS CGA students in the Practicum have aided these efforts by providing research, writing and analysis for current ICTJ projects, such as researching the modalities of victim participation and reparations in proceedings at different international justice institutions.</p>

<p><span class="p-body">Global consulting practicums are a signature part of the learning experience at <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/center-for-global-affairs.html">NYU SPS’ Center for Global Affairs</a>. Collaborating with top organizations such as the United Nations, the US State Department, non-governmental organizations, and private firms, NYU SPS CGA offers practical, hands-on learning experiences in international policymaking through its global consulting practicums.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Under faculty supervision, the full-credit-bearing practicums have become a key element in the program’s commitment to bridging classroom learning with practical applications.</span></p>

<p><span class="p-body">Every NYU SPS degree student can build a portfolio of work through hands-on learning experiences such as Real World projects, global field intensives, consulting practicums, internships, and capstone projects.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">To learn more about our hands-on learning experiences, please visit <a href="/content/sps-nyu/experience/how-youll-learn.html" target="_blank">How You’ll Learn</a>&nbsp;for more information.</span></p>