BABSEACLE Foundation is a registered local non-profit, non-governmental organization in Thailand whichdeveloped from a programme of BABSEACLE in 2010. It is now an independent organization that pursues its own individual, yet complementary, mission. Throughout Thailand, BABSEACLE Foundation currently works on and develops Clinical Legal Education (CLE) and Community Empowerment Initiatives. Internationally supporting and connecting other CLE programmes to develop strong collaborations, synergies and best practices in CLE methodology.
BABSEACLE Foundation missions:
- to promote access to justice and sustainable development throughout the Kingdom of Thailand and Internationally through CLE programmes.
- to achieve its goals through education of both, vulnerable sectors of society, as well as empowering the academic sector, which in time will assist in having a broader impact towards solving the issues generated from a lack of education and awareness.
BABSEACLE Foundation has one main programme and several projects as explained below:
Programme: Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Programme
Projects:
- International Legal Studies Externship Clinic
- Clinicians in Residence
- Legal Studies Internship Clinic for Thai students
- Legal Fellow
- Legal Ethics, Pro Bono, Access to Justice, and Professional Responsibility Curriculum Development
- Community teaching
- Asia Access to Justice Weekend
- Asia CLE Summer School
BABSEACLE Foundation has supported and provided training workshops to strengthen CLE programmes as well as formulate partnerships with several universities throughout Thailand, including the
- Chiang Mai University
- University of Phayao
- Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
- Lam Pang Rajabhat University
- Mahasarakham University
- Northeastern University
- Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University
- Thammasat University
- Ramkhamhaeng University
- Sripatum University
- Mae Fah Luang University
- Khon Kaen University
- Ubon Ratchathani University
- North Chiangmai University
- Thaksin University
- Prince of Songkla University
For more information please contact [email protected]
“ภารกิจของ BABSEACLE คือ ช่วยก่อตั้ง เสริมสร้างและสนับสนุนพื้นฐานของมหาวิทยาลัยและพื้นฐานของชุชมชนจากโปรแกรมการศึกษากฎหมายเชิงคลินิก เราตั้งใจที่จะพัฒนาการเข้าถึงความยุติธรรมทั่วภูมิภาคเอเชีย ผ่านการให้การศึกษาด้านความยุติธรรมทางสังคม การทำ Pro bono (การให้ความช่วยเหลือด้านกฎหมาย โดยไม่เรียกค่าตอบแทน) แก่นักศึกษา ว่าที่นักกฎหมายในอนาคต ที่จะไปให้บริการด้านกฎหมายแก่สังคมต่อไป”