Kathleen Murray

Kemurray@yahoo.com 26 Summit Avenue, Scituate, MA 02066 617-827-2940

Education
University of Essex, School of Law, Colchester, UK
2015-2016
LLM in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Graduated with Distinction
Relevant Courses: International Criminal Law, International Law of Armed Conflict,
International Human Rights Law, The Protection of Refugees and Displaced Persons
in International Law, Acute Crises and Displacement, Islam and Human Rights
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY Cumulative GPA:
3.97
Class of 2014 - Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies
Dual Minor in Sociology and Pre-Law, focus on International Humanitarian Services
Honors: Salutatorian, Graduated in 3 years, Summa Cum Laude, Social and
Behavioral Sciences Division Excellence Award, International Studies Program Award,
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Iota Rho Honor
Society, Deans List
Semester at Sea Institute of Shipboard Education, University of Virginia
Summer 2012
Visited Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, and Portugal with a Merit and
Alumni Grant
Studied International Criminal Prosecution and International Human Rights Law
Canterbury Christ Church University
Fall 2012
Studied American foreign policy, world geography, and world religions in Canterbury,
England

Experience
Internship
Global Rights Compliance Jan.
2017-Present
Legal intern at the advisory firm specializing in enhancing compliance with
international human rights and humanitarian law. Experience with legal research
and case analysis on the Ukraine team, including drafting comparative reports and
guidance on transitional justice and war crimes prosecution in the environment of
armed conflict.
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
2014-Present
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Volunteer position as a Refugee Patient Navigator catering to refugees, asylees, and
asylum seekers living in Massachusetts, specifically treating those who suffered from
torture as defined by the United Nations. Experience includes analytical intake of
new patients, administering psychological scales, data entry, health literacy, career
development, grant application preparation and patient communication.
American Society of International Law, Washington D.C.
Fall 2013
Department of Education and Research Programs Assistant Intern
Specialized in organizing Continuing Legal Education programs for lawyers, event
planning, program management, registration and organization, administrative work,
special projects including the ASIL Scholarship Committee Book Awards 2014, and
attending seminars from leading international lawyers.

Research
University of Essex Dissertation with Distinction
September 2016
The Dangerous Lottery: Challenges Related to the Standard of Proof for the
Application of Article 1F of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
Outstanding Capstone in the Department of International Studies
May 2014
The Price of Blood: An Analysis of the Albanian Blood Feuds in the Context of
Human Rights
Cazenovia College Womens Research Symposium
April 2014
Presented research on the feminist perspective of the Albanian Blood Feuds

Service
University of Essex Refugee Teaching Program, Fresh Beginnings, Colchester, UK
Oct. 2015-May 2016
Volunteer assisting in ESL classes and computer literacy classes for local refugees
and migrants
Participated in a volunteer trip to the Jungle refugee camp in Calais
Appalachian Service Trip to Barbourville, Kentucky
July 2015
Adult leader for a work crew of high school students executing a home improvement
project
Service Trip to Quito, Ecuador
January 2014
Cazenovia College Alternative Spring Break trip to volunteer with the Working Boys
Center which counters poverty spiritually through education, vocational training, and
family empowerment

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HopePrint, Syracuse, New York
2011-2012
Instructed conversational English classes to resettled refugees for employment
opportunities and citizenship
Girls Scouts 1998-
Present
Daisy Troop Leader, Lifelong Member, Silver Award recipient, participated as a scout
for 13 years
Professional
Employment 2009-
Present
Customer service manager, pricing and product management, and cashier at The
Village Market
Development 2016
Essex Human Rights Centre Study Trips to Kosovo and Geneva, Switzerland to
engage with human rights professionals, organizations, and institutions
Training
Participation in the short course on Human Rights and Drug Policy sponsored by the
International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy at the University of Essex
February 2016
Caring for Torture Survivors course sponsored by the Boston Center for Refugee
Health & Human Rights at Boston Medical Center
April 2014

Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and social media outlets including Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest, and Linked In
Currently studying French

Extracurricular Activities
Cazenovia College Great Debate April
2013
Strongest Response Argument by a Member of the Opposition Team

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