MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
The key benefit of being a member of LJF is being part of a network that share a commitment to poverty reduction and the promotion of human rights. Becoming a member also helps LJF to develop a stronger and more authoritative collective voice to speak out in support of human rights around the world .Your membership subscription will be used to help fund the Group’s research, training, investigative and advocacy work. Organizational or individual membership in the LJF provides the following benefits:
Funding opportunities: Law & Justice Foundation(LJF) administers a variety of projects and programs, which offer various opportunities for funding and institutional partnerships between member organizations.
Training Opportunities: Though its Training and Development Center and the Center for Creativity and Life-long learning, the Law & Justice Foundation (LJF) delivers various non-formal training and educational activities, for which LJF offer a number of full of partial scholarships for interested applicants. Active LJF members would be given a priority for these scholarships.
• LJF Members will be part of a movement that is led by its membership. Our members set our agenda and put it into action, for example by attending and voting at the AGM.
• LJF Members will be part of a well-recognized global voice calling for improved standards in human rights and justice, a life-changing experience for some.
• LJF Members will have the opportunity to take action against human rights abuses.
• Life members are eligible to become members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors.
• Life members at the AGM vote and elect members to the Board of Directors every three years.
• All members are entitled to receive updates on the activities of the organization and are part of a national information network for the organization.
• All members may be invited to LJF 's conferences and training workshops.
LJF members enjoy a wide array of benefits that enhance their professional and personal development. Whether it’s networking opportunities, continuing legal education, mentoring, community service opportunities, publications or discounts on products and services, LJF membership gives you the advantage. Here are some of the benefits you enjoy as a LJF member:
* Network with your colleagues through events like the Harvest Celebration, the Annual Dinner, the annual Golf Tournament, section membership, committee work and other special events.
* Take advantage of one-on-one mentoring or help a young Lawyer through the Mentor Program.
* Help low-income children, the elderly, veterans and others without access to justice through pro bono programs .
* Keep up to date on the latest developments in the law through the award-winning bi-monthly magazine, Keep up with LJF activities through the monthly LJF Bulletin, weekly e-Bulletin updates and emails on special events.
* Sharpen your practice skills and network with Lawyers in your practice area through 27 LJF Sections.
* Learn mediation skills by volunteering with the Dispute Resolution Center.
Utilize resources at the LJF office, such as conference rooms and educational programs.
NETWORKING EVENTS
Studies have shown that a lawyer’s 90 percent practice is from fellow lawyers giving referrals. One thing that many Lawyers do not know is that the most successful Lawyers are “networked.” Lawyers who do not network often fail over time because of this fact alone. LJF has been a partner in more than 2 UK/ and/ or International events per month .
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR LAWYERS
With advent of Multinational Corporations and International Law Firms, LJF has created a special section called “International-Section” for its members to tie up with Foreign In-house Counsels, Law Firms and even Law society/ Bar Associations present globally.
LEGAL JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
At any point of time, LJF portal has more than 50 live legal jobs ready to apply for. Whether it is Microsoft, Reliance, Google, the jobs are picked up from publicly and private available sources and displayed to LJF Executive Members.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY LISTINGS
An online Membership Directory listing makes your contact information available throughout the world with the click of mouse. The listing will assist fellow Lawyers, Litigants and Clients to search and contact you through Phone, Mobile or Email. You can also publish important (public) cases and recommendations to highlight your expertise.
LEGAL EDUCATION
It is quintessential that Lawyers are updated about the new ways of doing business due to change in technology and globalization. LJF ties up with private, public and International Institutions to provide continuous Education for lawyers in the area of Legal Technology, Law & Medicine, Cyber Laws. Legal Process Outsourcing (LPOs) that include Diplomas, Certificate and Master degrees.