The Role of Fellowships in Promoting Pro Bono Lawyering in South Asia
Date: 1 December 2023
Time: 15.30 – 17.00
Session Description:
This session will emphasise the use of fellowships to deliver innovative models of change to support and mentor young lawyers and promote a culture of pro bono lawyering. iProbono runs two fellowship programs in the South Asia region – Justice Leila Seth Fellowship (JLSF) in India and the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Fellowship (ESCRF) in Nepal. During this session, iProbono and other stakeholders associated with the fellowships will share their experiences and learnings with a focus on promoting pro bono culture.