Sudreau Global Justice Institute
Strengthening Justice Systems. Defending the Defenseless.
Training the Next Generation.There are over 40 million slaves in the world today. Girls all over the world are denied the right to an education simply because they are girls. Thousands of vulnerable people around the world are subject to unjust detainment with no access or right to an attorney.
What We Do
We are an international organization, based out of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, working to provide holistic solutions to systemic injustice and equip others to do the same.
Strengthen Justice Systems
We partner with governments around the world to implement equitable laws and systems, and we provide training to judges, lawyers, and key stakeholders along the way.
Defend the Defenseless
We seek out those suffering injustice and we work to represent them or advocate on their behalf.
Train the Next Generation
We provide law students and practicing attorneys academic training and hands-on opportunities around the world to advocate on the behalf of those in need.
Get Involved
Students
We exist for you! Learn how to engage with the institute through classes, internships, trips, and fellowships.
Attorneys
Partnerships are essential to our work. If you have an interest in partnering or volunteering with us, learn more at the link below.
Friends
Help supoort the Sudreau Global Justice Institute by making a donation to help fund global justice programs and initiatives.
Project Spotlight
Juvenile Justice Defense Project
Tragically, Henry's story is not unique. Thousands of kids all around the world are subject to unjust imprisonment and have no right or means to afford an attorney. We plan to change that. In 2020 we launched our first Juvenile Justice Defense Project in partnership with the Ugandan Government. The goal? To build a sustainable Juvenile Public Defender's Office that ensures every child in Uganda's criminal justice system is provided an attorney.
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Global Justice Blog

On October 6th and 7th, the Sudreau Global Justice Institute and the Judiciary of Uganda hosted a plea bargaining session at Luzira Prison in Kampala, Uganda.

The Sudreau Global Justice Institute (SGJI) is a human rights organization based out of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law working to make access to justice a reality for all people, everywhere.

After years of friendship and informal partnership, Pepperdine Caruso Law’s Sudreau Global Justice Institute officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Judiciary of Rwanda.

The Sudreau Global Justice Institute is preparing for its annual Spring Break Trip to Uganda and applications are now open!