The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation is proud to welcome its Spring 2026 Huʻeaʻo Interns. 

NHLC’s Huʻeaʻo experiential learning program allows law students from schools around the world to learn about Indigenous legal advocacy within an Indigenous-led, Indigenous rights legal practice. Students that participate in the program assist with substantive legal projects, engage with community, and participate in cultural practice trainings to develop cultural competence and knowledge about the law, Native Hawaiian culture, and the ʻāina necessary to effectively represent and advocate for the lāhui. 

NHLC is honored to work alongside these emerging leaders and is grateful for their dedication to serving Hawaiʻi and its Native Hawaiian communities through law and advocacy. 

More about this term’s student participants is provided below:  

Ketaki Gujar
Harvard Law School

Ketaki Gujar is a 3L at Harvard Law School, originally from New Jersey. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science. Before law school, she worked as a policy researcher and pollster, but her legal interests are in civil rights work. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new recipes and running. 

Sigrid Howard
University of Hawaiʻi, Richardson School of Law

Sigrid Howard is a rising 3L at the University of Hawaiʻi, Richardson School of Law.  She was born and raised in Waimea on the Big Island. She is passionate about public interest law, particularly issues under Articles XI and XII of the Hawaiʻi Constitution. She spends her free time riding horses or watching bad horror movies with friends.  

Landon Li
Harvard Law School

Landon is a second-year student at Harvard Law School, born and raised in Honolulu. Before law school, he worked in Washington, D.C., at a think tank focused on economic, housing, and health policy. A proud graduate of McKinley High School and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Landon has deep roots in Honolulu and is passionate about addressing local issues such as housing and the rising cost of living. While at UH, he served as President of the Student Government, advocating for increased financial aid and expanded mental health resources from the state legislature. His tenure coincided with the protests on Mauna Kea, an experience that deepened his understanding of the ongoing legal struggles Kanaka Maoli face in defending their cultural rights. Outside the classroom, Landon enjoys hiking, watching movies, and eating poke on the beach.   

Edwin Vielland
University of Leipzig

Born and raised in Leipzig, Germany, Edwin Vielland is a third-year law student at the University of Leipzig, currently specializing in criminal law since October 2025. He has a strong passion for the Hawaiian legal system, particularly focusing on the protection of Indigenous rights. His ambition is to deepen his understanding of Hawaiian culture, philosophy, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard Native Hawaiian rights, while developing expertise in international law to contribute to a more just and equitable future. Outside of his academic pursuits, Edwin is a dedicated and competitive swimmer. 

Melody Wang
Harvard Law School

Melody is currently a 2L at Harvard Law School originally from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Harvard College in 2022 and prior to law school, spent two years working in New York City. She has previously completed internships with a federal district judge and the U.S. Attorney's Office. She is looking forward to working directly with clients as well as engaging in impact litigation while at NHLC. In her free time, Melody enjoys running, exploring the food scene, and planning her next big trip.  

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Aloha! My name is Elijah Fojas, and I am from Honokaʻa on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. I am a fourth yearstudent studying political science at UH Manoa, and in pursuit of becoming an attorney. I aspire to help those in need, understand, and be a voice within my community. Outside of school, I enjoy diving, fishing, and spending time with my family. I am very excited to be interning at this organization, and gaining hands-on experience through something that is very important to me!