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A4ID inspires and enables lawyers to join the global fight against poverty

A4ID inspires and enables lawyers to join the global fight against poverty. Ensuring legal support is available for all those working to eradicate poverty. And developing a growing community of engaged lawyers keen to use their skills towards the eradication of poverty. Brokerage.

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A4ID inspires and enables lawyers to join the global fight against poverty

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  1. A4ID inspires and enables lawyers to join the global fight against poverty

  2. Ensuring legal support is available for all those working to eradicate poverty

  3. And developing a growing community of engaged lawyers keen to use their skills towards the eradication of poverty

  4. Brokerage

  5. Brokering relationships Legal Partners Development Partners

  6. More than 350 development organisations, all working towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals • Network of over 34,000 legal experts from around the world • More than £12 million worth of free legal advice for development organisations since 2006

  7. Projects undertaken in or impacting on 114 countries

  8. Legal Issues • Employment/labour law • Right to land/property rights • Environmental law • International trade law • Right to Food • Right to Water • Business accountability • Investment contracts

  9. Protecting Land Rights

  10. Influencing Legislation

  11. Protecting Intellectual Property

  12. Training and knowledge sharing

  13. Raising awareness about the role law can play in tackling poverty Finding innovative solutions to development challenges

  14. Future Lawyers’ Training Programme

  15. Human Rights

  16. Natural resources

  17. Role of private sector

  18. Session 1: • Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January 2012 • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th January 2012 Session 2: • Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2012 • Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March 2012

  19. Applications open 17 October 2011 www.a4id.org

  20. Knowledge Groups • Governance • Responsible Business • Climate Change • Socio-economic Rights • Intellectual Property • Debt & Finance

  21. Free Online Resources Articles, research papers, legal guides, interviews and podcasts Placement Directory – legal internships and opportunities in UK and overseas

  22. Internships www.a4id.org/internships

  23. Based at A4ID’s office in the City • Four different specialisms • Six months, full and part time • Exposure to law firms, chambers and NGOs • Attend training and events

  24. Q&A Any Questions?

  25. Thank you www.a4id.org Sign up to A4ID for updates Visit our Online Resource Centre

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