Join Asia's Access to Justice Week!
Dec 11 - 15, 2019 | Chiang Mai, TH
The vibrant, timely and incredibly relevant Access to Justice Sessions provide a venue and platform for learning and sharing and act as an important mechanism in helping to break down various barriers and stigma. This is achieved in a number of ways including identifying many of the Access to Justice barrier commonalities faced by different marginalized and vulnerable groups and simultaneously demonstrating effective ways and means for these often divergent groups to unite and support each other in solidarity.
About the Asia Access to Justice Week
The Asia Access to Justice Week is a BABSEACLE initiative held annually in Chiang Mai Thailand. Every year, people gather and participate in a week of activities focusing on the strengthening and supporting greater access to justice for the vulnerable, marginalized and poorer members in our communities. These activities including training workshops, a justice, health and fitness fair, the Asia Justice Marathon a fun/run walk for justice, a justice movie night are just a few.
Asia Access To Justice Week Schedule
December 11th, 2019
08:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mock Trial Skills Training
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
The training will include several sessions with a strong focus on the Regional CLE Mock Trial event’s rules and procedures. Moreover, the different stages of the trial (case planning and case theory, witness preparation and testifying witness examination techniques) were explained. The importance of evidence, impartiality and transparency will also be covered. The role of judges was analyzed. Other sessions also focused on improving participants’ presenting skills (including opening and closing statements).
10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Justice Health & Fitness Fair
Showcasing Community Organizations
The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair was started in 2011 as a public interest fair. It’s free and open to the public. The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair focuses on all aspects of health, wellness, and access to justice for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Asia Justice Marathon participants are able to collect their race packets here.
Asia Access To Justice Week Schedule
December 11th, 2019
08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Mock Trial Skills Training
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
The training will include several sessions with a strong focus on the Regional CLE Mock Trial event’s rules and procedures. Moreover, the different stages of the trial (case planning and case theory, witness preparation and testifying witness examination techniques) were explained. The importance of evidence, impartiality and transparency will also be covered. The role of judges was analyzed. Other sessions also focused on improving participants’ presenting skills (including opening and closing statements).
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Preparation Time for Round 1
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
Each team will have until 2pm to prepare their case. Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the second round.
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Preparation Time for Round 1
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
Each team will have until 2pm to prepare their case. Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the second round.
04:30 PM
Preparation Time for Round 1
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
Each team will have until 2pm to prepare their case. Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the second round.
10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Justice Health & Fitness Fair
Showcasing Community Organizations
The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair was started in 2011 as a public interest fair. It’s free and open to the public. The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair focuses on all aspects of health, wellness, and access to justice for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Asia Justice Marathon participants are able to collect their race packets here.
Regional CLE Mock Trials
December 13th, 2019
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 2
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
CLE Mock Trial Round 2. Advancing participants will be assigned to new teams with new roles and will work with their new team to prepare their case.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 2
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the Finals. Each team will have until 2pm to prepare their case for the semi-final trial.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 2
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
CLE Mock Trial Semi-Final. Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the finals held in the morning of the 14th Dec 2019.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Regional CLE Mock Trial Event Round 2
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
CLE Mock Trial Semi-Final Advancing participants will be assigned a new team and new role for the Finals.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Justice Health & Fitness Fair
Showcasing Community Organizations
The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair was started in 2011 as a public interest fair. It’s free and open to the public. The Justice, Health & Fitness Fair focuses on all aspects of health, wellness, and access to justice for people of all ages and all backgrounds. Asia Justice Marathon participants are able to collect their race packets here.
CLE Mock Trial Event Final
December 14th, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Regional CLE Mock Trial Event FINAL
With Pro Bono Lawyers & Teachers
The CLE Mock Trial Final Round. CLE Mock Trial is a practical learning experience in which students simulate a local court trial of a minor civil dispute or criminal offence. CLE Mock Trial allows students to develop legal, analytical and advocacy skills, thereby increasing familiarity with court process and enhancing participants’ appreciation and understanding of legal ethics. The focus of the Regional CLE Mock Trial Event is the development of these clinical legal education (CLE) outcomes. As such, the structure used for this Regional CLE Mock Trial Event will not strictly adhere to local procedure, but has been modelled to facilitate the development of CLE outcomes in a practical setting.
Asia Justice Marathon & Global Pro Bono Run Walk
December 15th, 2019
5:00 AM - onwards
Asia Justice Marathon
Global Pro Bono Run Walk
For more details, including event times and participant packet pickups please visit asiajusticemarathon.org and asiajusticemarathon.org/global-pro-bono-run/
Trainers
Meet Our Trainers
Bruce Lasky
Partner, Lanna Lawyers
Jane Sanders
Special Consultant, Herbert Smith Freehills
Rebecca Soquier
Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
Michael Gill
Consultant, DLA Piper
Andrew Hay
Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
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Nicolas Patrick
Partner, DLA Piper
Joe Lynch
Partner, Lanna Lawyers
Become a sponsor
Session Venue
Uniserv CMU
39 Nimmanahaeminda Road
Chiang Mai, TH, 50200
Event Registration is
USD 50.00 per person!
Registration includes access to all events including the
Asia Justice Marathon on the 9 December 2018.
Asia Justice Marathon
9 Dec 2018
Join the fun and run, walk or cheer for Justice.
Access to Justice Roundtable
8 Dec 2018
Reserve a room for your roundtable event.
Global Pro Bono Run Walk
9 Dec 2018
Global event in support of pro bono lawyers.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or require additional information, please send us a message.
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