This international seminar, held in London, 4-9 July 2004, focused on law and social justice and explored ways in which lawyers can contribute to social inclusion and the realisation of human rights through their engagement with local communities and socially excluded groups. The seminar examined the different international models of achieving equitable access to justice, with a strong focus on the delivery of legal services at the grass-roots level and the celebration of civil society. The main topics covered included: pro bono' practice and representing minority and socially excluded groups; the development of legal practice course curricula to include 'pro bono' principles in the education and training of young lawyers; the work of law centres, citizens advice bureaux and university law clinics; comparative models of mediation and the value of traditional non-formal law systems; civil society and justice activism projects; and managing on-line legal information and advisory services.(Original source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/seminars/seminars-archive/seminars-governance-0424.htm)
