PILnet since its inception in 1997 has undergone many restructurings and the mission throughout this period has remained the same envisioning a world which is not only governed by the rule of law, as developed and supported in different countries, but it also ensures justice and protection of human rights. PILnet partners with local entities to develop the institutions with the purpose of ensuring that everyone in those societies has equal rights.
Generally, PILnet encourages lawyers at the local level to ensure that the public interest is served in a just way. It also works towards strengthening the ability of civil society in having a say over the shaping of laws and policies besides making formal systems of justice local accessible to common man.
PILnet is encouraged by the recent events in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and has decided to invite the candidates from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia to join the 2011-2012 class of PILnet International Fellows.
International Fellows from the MENA region would join other public interest lawyers from around the world for a 10-month program. The program begins in August 2011 with a semester of study at Columbia Law School and additional public interest advocacy training. In the spring, International Fellows will participate in a three-month period of internships at New York-based public interest law organizations and a two-month study visit to Europe based out of PILnet’s Budapest office. International Fellows return to their home countries after the fellowship, with the aim of implementing the project developed during the fellowship.
The last date for receiving applications at PILnet is May 9, 2011. For further information and details, you can visit the link.
