2024 Access to Justice Exchange
November 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand
The Access to Justice Exchange (A2JX) will take place in conjunction with the 2024 PILnet Global Forum during the week of November 10, 2024, hosted by PILnet, a member of the Asia Pro Bono Consortium. The Global Forum (November 12-14) spans three days of engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions with our partners on how the law can bolster civil society.
Please note that attending each workshop featured as part of the Access to Justice Exchange requires separate registration, as they are organised by different organizers within the Asia Pro Bono Consortium.
2024 Access to Justice Exchange
The Professional Responsibilities and Legal Ethics in Business Law Practices Workshop
10 November 2024
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom
This pro bono initiative aims to equip this cohort of lawyers with the knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness necessary to navigate complex legal scenarios within business law practices. In turn, this initiative helps to uphold international standards of legal professionalism and ethics.
Registration is open until November 1, 2024.
The Role of Bar Associations/Law Societies in Supporting Pro Bono Workshop
11 November 2024
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom
The workshop aims to raise awareness about the crucial role of bar associations and law societies in promoting and facilitating pro bono legal services in Asia. It will highlight successful case studies and best practices from the region, provide practical guidance on engaging and supporting legal professionals in pro bono work, and encourage collaboration to enhance pro bono support across Asia.
In-person registration is open until November 1, 2024.
Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Supervision Workshop
11 November 2024
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom
The workshop aims to strengthen and achieve access to justice through providing an understanding of CLE, its goals, best practices for supervision, and a practical road map of how CLE helps to achieve and strengthen Access to Justice. The workshop will also raise awareness about lack of access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable persons and the need of CLE
In-person registration is open until November 1, 2024.
TrustLaw Legal Health Check Workshop
11 November 2024
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom
This workshop will help identify relevant legal matters and pinpoint areas where legal advice may be necessary. It will cover a wide range of legal topics, from establishing a new legal entity and understanding employee obligations to protecting intellectual property and branding. Ensuring your organization is "legally healthy" saves time and resources, streamlines operations, and maximizes funding opportunities. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to meet with legal experts and the TrustLaw Asia team, fostering potential future collaborations.
The workshop will have presentation by lawyers from The Legal House (Thailand) and TrustLaw law firm partners current legal issues for NGOs and Social Enterprises.
For inquiries, please contact [email protected]
The Championing Pro Bono Legal Roundtable
12 November 2024
Kudun & Partner Office, Bangkok
Inviting all lawyers and in-house counsels to join the Championing Pro Bono Roundtable organised by Kudun & Partners, Tilleke & Gibbins and TrustLaw. The roundtable is an opportunity for lawyers to share their pro bono experiences and learn of new opportunities to grow their pro bono practice through tools, resources and upcoming events.
Regional Introductory Training for Legal and Media Experts on Drug Policies in Southeast Asia
15 - 17 November 2024
Ibis Bangkok Riverside
This Regional Training Workshop for Media and Legal Advocates aims to raise awareness among media and legal professionals about the challenges faced by people who use drugs, emphasizing the need to reduce stigma, discrimination, and enhance access to justice.
For inquiries, please contact
Gloria Lai, IDPC Regional Director, [email protected], and
Unchisa Eaimtong, IDPC Programme Officer, [email protected]
To express your interest in participation, please complete the Expression of Interest form by using the linked button below by Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Venue:
Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom
981 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
