There are a number of public service opportunities
in the international field for senior lawyers. Some positions are pro
bono, and many are with compensation. Opportunities may be in the fields
of conflict resolution, civil society development, human rights and
international education. The following are some of the organizations
offering access to these opportunities.
LWOB Lawyers without Borders
LWOB is the world’s largest organization of volunteer lawyers
committed to providing pro bono services to Rule of Law initiatives,
Human Rights work, and non-governmental organizations from around
the world.
Roger Pugh, an active member and past Chair of the Senior Lawyers
Committee, serves on LWOB’s Board of Directors and as its Chief
Liaison to the United Nations. He has done personally rewarding volunteer
work this year with LWOB. Numerous volunteer opportunities, both
international and domestic, exist, i.e. addressing lawyer problems
in turmoil regions, mentoring lawyers in developing nations, pro
bono work with Internationally oriented NGO’s (non-profits)
and contribution to Court capacity building initiatives in regions
emerging from conflict.
Complete information can be found at www.lwob.org and
by contacting Christina Storm, Founder/President, cstorm@lwob.org.
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ISLP International Senior Lawyers Project
The mission of the International Senior Lawyers Project
is to provide a vehicle through which the growing number of skilled
and experienced senior attorneys at or near retirement can provide
volunteer legal services to the world community. Through the provision
of pro bono legal assistance to governments, international charitable
organizations, local nonprofit organizations, law schools and indigenous
legal assistance providers, ISLP seeks to advance democracy and the
rule of law, protect human rights and promote equitable economic opportunities
by helping communities and nations implement legal reforms, assisting
programs that advance the social and economic well-being of disadvantaged
people and building the capacity of local organizations and professionals
to meet the needs of their communities.
ISLP is supported by a grant from the Public Welfare
Foundation and from contributions from law firms and lawyers.
For more information go to http://www.islp.org.
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ACT - Alliance for Conflict Transformation
The Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT), Inc.
is a non-profit organization, established in February 1999 and dedicated
to expanding the knowledge and practice of conflict transformation
and peace building within U.S. and international communities.
ACT is an alliance of skilled professionals with advanced
degrees and over 50 years of collective professional experience and
expertise in community building and conflict resolution. We recognize
that conflict is an inseparable part of human interaction. When addressed
effectively, it can lead to peaceful and positive change. ACT helps
people transform destructive conflicts by addressing underlying needs
and concerns, building sustainable relationships, and changing the
contexts and conditions that foster violence.
To register and obtain information on paid job postings “Conflict
Jobs,” go to http://www.conflicttransformation.org.
ACT also lists job opportunities available through JODI, The Judicial
Oversight Demonstration Initiative Technical Assistance Project of
the Vera Institute of Justice. The JODI website is http://www.vera.org.
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THE RECRUITING CENTER AT DEVELOPMENTEx. Com
This organization puts out a weekly listing of paid job
opportunities (legal and other) for those working in international
development. To view job announcements go to http://www.DevelopmentEx.com and
click on “Find Jobs”.
For more information contact Roger Pugh rogervpugh@yahoo.com.
* These programs are not sponsored by the Senior Lawyers
Committee.
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