Murti Ayu Hapsari

Home Country: Indonesia
Email: mah7526@psu.edu

Life Before Dickinson Law:
I am a proud Fulbright Scholar with a deep passion for democracy and constitutional issue. I have spent over five years as a lecturer at a university in my home country, where I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring students in those fields. In addition to my academic role, I actively contribute as a volunteer journal editor and manager, focusing on law, human right, democracy and community service. I hold an LL.B. from Universitas Sebelas Maret and an LL.M. from Universitas Gadjah Mada, both of which have provided me with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to ethical values, constitutionalism, and social justice.

Research Focus:
My dissertation focuses on judicial independence and its resilience toward the fluctuation of democracy, particularly in Indonesia. This research would be inter-discipline in nature and involving comparative law method in several aspects.

Advice for Prospective S.J.D. Scholars:
Penn State Dickinson Law and Carlisle in particular have a strong sense of community. It is easy to connect with the professors and find like-minded peers to support you thriving for your S.J.D.