Pro Bono/Visiting Lawyer
Are you a compassionate lawyer eager to make a real impact on the lives of marginalized communities? Are you enthusiastic about using your business or administrative skills to support legal aid organizations? At the Law and Empowerment Foundation, we invite you to embark on a journey of pro bono work that fosters legal empowerment, protects rights, and ensures access to justice for those in need.
At the Law and Empowerment Foundation, we conduct innovative research and design cutting-edge legal education programs, empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge to protect their rights. As part of our dedicated legal team, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in transformative public interest litigation, advocating for policy reforms that create a fairer and more just society. In our administrative and financial services team, you’ll become an essential support staff member, contributing to the well-oiled functioning of the entire organization.
We work closely with specific communities, including Persons with Disabilities, Dalit communities, Hijra communities, and more, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. Our expertise spans various areas of law, including the right to equality, non-discrimination, and social and economic rights, all focused on uplifting those facing the toughest challenges.
Utilize your dedication to legal aid and expertise to help pave the way to a more just society. To get involved, please send applications by email with the subject title ‘pro bono/visiting lawyer application’ to internship@lawandempowerment.org along with:
- A brief statement about yourself, your experience/expertise, availability, and areas of interest
- A writing sample
- Your CV
- Names and contact information of two referees (academic or professional)
We encourage applications from lawyers in and outside Bangladesh, especially Non-Resident Bangladeshis. We apply an equality and diversity policy regarding placements and encourage applications from persons with disabilities; please include a request for reasonable accommodations with your application if necessary.
Volunteer with Us
At the Law and Empowerment Foundation, we believe that together, we can create a more just and inclusive society. We offer diverse volunteering opportunities that cater to varying levels of commitment, ensuring everyone can contribute to our mission of advancing legal aid and empowering marginalized communities.
Individual Volunteering Opportunities
Help us enhance our infrastructure through administrative tasks and provide much-needed technology support. Your assistance in converting files and resources into easily accessible digital formats will make a significant impact. Aspiring young lawyers and students can actively participate in our legal aid work at unit offices, engage in research for publications, and advocate for law reform to uphold justice for those in need.
Corporate and Organizational Involvement
Companies and organizations have a pivotal role in driving meaningful change. Your company can collaborate with the Law and Empowerment Foundation to develop impactful fundraising programs and events that support our initiatives. By donating resources and dedicating staff time to our programmatic work, you can directly contribute to transforming lives and fostering justice.
Make a Difference Today
Join us in our quest to empower lives and bring justice to all. By volunteering with the Law and Empowerment Foundation, you’ll gain invaluable experience and leave a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
For more information and assistance, please contact the Law and Empowerment Foundation:
