Din Mashkovich

Din Mashkovich is a legal researcher, writer, and emerging scholar specializing in international law, human rights, and the intersection of law and democratic governance. Currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Mashkovich focuses on international criminal law, humanitarian law, and the evolving responsibilities of states within the global legal order.

During his studies, he also engaged with public policy and global governance through the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy. This interdisciplinary education informs his analytical approach to legal systems, combining doctrinal legal analysis with broader social and political perspectives.

Mashkovich has gained practical legal experience across several fields, including criminal law, administrative law, labor law, tax law, torts, and contract law. He has worked as a legal assistant in law firms and served as a research assistant on legal and policy-oriented projects. 

In addition to his professional work, Mashkovich is an active legal scholar. He is a Fellow of the Global Studies Law Review at Washington University in St. Louis and has authored academic work addressing freedom of speech in wartime and the role of third-party states in preventing genocide. His scholarship explores how international legal principles respond to contemporary conflicts and democratic challenges. Mashkovich brings a multilingual and comparative perspective to legal research and writing. His work aims to contribute to the development of international legal frameworks that strengthen accountability, protect fundamental rights, and promote justice across borders.