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Rebecca M. Heller is a Visiting Clinical Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School, Yale University. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School (2010) and an A.B. from Dartmouth College (2005). She founded and directs the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), which aids refugees in resettlement and integration in the U.S., and expanded it to chapters at UC Berkeley, Columbia, Stanford, and NYU Law Schools. Her work focuses on labor, migration, and climate justice, and she oversees clinics like the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic. She also leads the Labor, Migration, and Climate Justice Lab, developing policies for global displacement challenges.
Education:
- J.D., Yale Law School, 2010
- A.B., Dartmouth College, 2005
Research & Advocacy: Her expertise centers on refugee rights, climate-induced migration, and legal strategies for displaced populations. She has pioneered innovative models for legal aid and policy reform, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address systemic inequities in migration systems.
Advising & Projects: Through her clinics, she mentors students in direct advocacy, including internships at the New York Legal Aid Society’s Immigration Unit. Her initiatives have shaped refugee resettlement policies and expanded access to legal representation for marginalized groups.
Labs/Teams: Leads the International Refugee Assistance Project and the Labor, Migration, and Climate Justice Lab, fostering collaboration between academia, NGOs, and policymakers to advance global justice frameworks.
