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SLO/2008/03
| Grant Number | SLO/2008/03 |
| Type | In-Country Grant |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Organization | Peace Institute – Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies (PI) |
| Project Name | Building Capacity for Pro Bono Practice of Lawyers in Slovenia |
| Amount Awarded | USD 99,386.22 |
| Grant Period | June 01, 2008 – May 01, 2010 |
| Project Description | The project aims to: · Map the existence of pro bono practice in Slovenia and the interest and capacity of lawyers to accept such work;
· Promote pro bono practice within legal community and increase knowledge of its benefits for firms and the society;
· Build partnership nationally and internationally among NGOs, Bar Association, Human Rights Ombudsman, professors, law firms, corporations and individual lawyers willing to engage in pro bono practice;
· Strengthen the support system for pro bono practice by establishing a clearinghouse and providing cases to lawyers. |
| Website | http://www.mirovni-institut.si |
