Verónica Hernández

Human Rights LL.M. Student

Home Country: Colombia
Cohort: 2026-27

Verónica Hernández (Colombia) is an LL.M. candidate in International Human Rights Law at Notre Dame Law School. Her academic and professional interests focus on international human rights litigation and the mechanisms through which international law becomes binding and enforceable at the domestic level.

Prior to joining Notre Dame, Verónica gained diverse experience in international human rights litigation. Her work has included serving on the legal team representing El Salvador before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, as well as representing victims in cases before international human rights bodies. Most recently, she practiced banking and finance law, advising clients on complex cross-border transactions.

Verónica is excited to return to the field of human rights within an academic setting to expand her legal perspective and learn from peers and faculty with diverse global backgrounds. She looks forward to fully engaging with the Notre Dame community, building lasting relationships, and continuing her personal and professional growth.