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NULLAC

learning process.

On the other hand, the clinic pro- In this picture: Kabelo
Justice Kelepa, 5th year LLB
student and volunteer at the
vides legal advice, assistance and Legal Aid Clinic.

representation on a range of legal
Mission, Projects within
problems such as, but not limited
Vision and the clinic
to, divorce and custody disputes,
Values of The mandate of the clinic is

family violence matters, delictual NULLAC not limited to provision of legal
services only; it encompasses
practical learning. Because the
claims, eviction, housing and land NULLAC intends to provide clinic is established through an
quality legal services to all Ba- academic mandate, it further
related matters. Clients are repre- sotho and to facilitate access has an obligation to provide
to law through an independent, development assistance to
sented in courts ranging from the impartial and professional communities, amongst other
institution. things, through the following
lower courts to the upper courts activities:
The legal services provided by
NULLAC enhance confidence
such as the Subordinate Courts • Organisation of work-
in the judicial system and shops centered around
promote peace, stability and development as one of
and the Court of Appeal.
development of our society. the fundamental human
rights.
The values that NULLAC up- • Seminars/webinars/work-
There may be an inverse relationship
holds are designed to achieve shops on the promotion
between the economic efficiency of legal
its mission and vision. These and protection of human
work and its instructive value. Some
values are derived from the rights in Lesotho
of the best learning is accomplished
Law Society Act of 1983 and • Teaching seminars on the
through a lengthy reflective dialogue in
the Legal Practitioners’ Act of human rights protection
which the student is able to raise and
1983. mechanisms nationally,
explore a wide range of questions about
regionally and interna-
how to address a legal problem, especial-
tionally
ly a real and practical problem presented
• Research on topical
by a client.
human rights issues
NULLAC has established strategic partnerships that are key to enabling it to achieve its set objectives with various stakeholders within the
NGO sector and the judiciary. As a result of these partnerships, it has been able to access grassroots communities and align its mandate
Fes arbit fatque esiliae que et demquas tioneni mmorari co tor
to be responsive to the needs of its target audience.
entenaeric in tam intum nertia?
The mandate of the clinic goes beyond legal advice and representation and includes mediation, case preparation and grassroots
consultations.

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