Professor Polavarapu teaches in the areas of Rule of Law, Transnational Law, and Human Rights Law. Her research focuses on rule of law and human rights, with particular emphasis on land rights and customary/statutory law interaction.
Biographical Profile
College
School of Law
Department
Law - Dean's Office
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Service
Countries
Rwanda
Description
Independent Legal Consulting
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Written and Spoken French (advanced); Spoken Telugu (proficient))
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Rule of Law, Transnational Law, and Human Rights Law
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2010
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
Medford, MA
M.A.L.D.
Law and Development, Development Economics, Human Security
2006
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC
J.D.
2001
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
B.S.
Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Concentration: Systems Neuroscience), Biology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2012 - Present
Professional Activity
Advisory Committee
University Year of India
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2005 - 2008
Corporate Associate
Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge LLP
2009
Independent Legal Consultant
SEVOTA (Rwanda-based NGO), Kigali, Rwanda
2010 - 2012
Teaching Fellow and Supervising Attorney - International Women's Human Rights Clinic
Georgetown University Law Center
2010
Coordinating Instructor and Lecturer - International Law
Tufts University
2012 - Present
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina School of Law
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2022
Award
Social Justice Award
University of South Carolina
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