Human Rights - what can you do?
Posted 30th October 2007
You can get involved in international development and human rights work by registering your interest with us. We are always looking for solicitors and students to participate. This may be for short or long term consultancies, expert advice, training, policy recommendations, or research etc. So, whatever your background and if you are interested in International work then sign up now.
Contact Sarb Bajwa or Courtenay Barklem to join up and for further information: Sarb.Bajwa@lawsociety.org.uk or Courtenay.Barklem@lawsociety.org.uk
By Joining us you will be able to:
- be part of the International Action Team and draft interventions on behalf of individuals and groups whose rights are being violated
- draft Amicus Curiae briefs, third party interventions or observations in cases before the UK, US, European and other courts
- keep up to date on human rights issues by requesting our e-alerts or regular newsletter
- write articles for the Law Society’s newsletter or e-alerts
- attend human rights events and training seminars arranged by the Law Society or advertised on its website and newsletter
- apply for job, placement, internship or study opportunities advertised on the Law Society’s website and newsletter
- join our monitoring teams to track developments in the law and human rights at home and abroad
- contribute to the debate by posting your comments on our forum and “wikies”
- assist in reviewing proposed legislation that may have an impact on human rights
- consult with charities and NGOs and lobbying UK or foreign governments on human rights issues
- participate in our annual essay competition for students, trainees and junior solicitors
- partner and collaborate with charities and NGOs on international projects
- be a trial observer on behalf of the Law Society in other jurisdictions to monitor compliance with international standards
- learn how to twin your local Law society with partners overseas.
For more detailed examples of the work we do and the work you can get involved in, please see our webpage - What we do.