Rule of Law Fundamentals

During this program, participants will learn the basic key concepts underpinning effective rule of law reform programming, including contextual country assessments, organized program design, and focused program measurement. The program instruction will emphasize the reality that effective programming recognizes the complexity of a justice system and the need for holistic, well-grounded interventions. Course modules will review how justice systems are nearly always complicated and hybrid and engage participants on how justice systems operate and evolve. Participants will review toolkits and resources that may apply to their assignments, including delving into the importance of assessments, problem analysis, and how to understand “success.” The program will utilize a mix of interactive lectures, practical hypothetical exercises, office hours, and small-group discussions of sample project components developed by participants.