Pathways: Rakhi Lahiri ’10

"The beauty of the Co-op Program at Northeastern is that it allows me to discover and explore which area of law best suits my passion and interests, and which area of the country, or the world, I could see myself practicing in." — Rakhi Lahiri ’10

“Prior to law school, I worked for the Suffolk County DA’s office, providing services for crime victims in Boston. I never lost sight of the problems women face all over the world, and specifically within the South Asian community, the community of my cultural background. 

“Consequently, in law school, I developed my second co-op in New Delhi, India, choosing to explore the legal world of international human rights. I felt that working for an organization that advocates for, and raises awareness about, human rights issues, including violence against women, was my way to gain first-hand experience in the human rights field and would help further my goal of protecting women from violence globally.

“I also hoped that with the knowledge gained from my experience in India, I would be able to advocate for victims of crime in the United States more effectively and with greater understanding. Specifically, I felt that my experience would allow me to better understand the obstacles members of the South Asian community face in this country when attempting to seek justice for domestic violence and sexual assault abuses in our courts of law.”

Rakhi’s Pathway