Terms of Reference of IPLSA Committees

I. Advisory Committee

1. To formulate the overall strategy for furthering the purposes and policies of IPLSA;
2. To formulate the operation policy of the IPLSA Scheme, particularly policy governing cross-jurisdictional pro bono legal services;
3. To make recommendations on lobbying for supports from the governments, businesses and NGOs towards the IPLSA Scheme; and to promote IPLSA activities through publicity programmes;
4. To make recommendations on engaging young lawyers in pro bono legal work; and
5. To advise on any other matters that might contribute to the future development of IPLSA.

II. Consultants Committee

1. To provide expert views on further the IPLSA Scheme as representatives from different professional, businesses and voluntary organization/institutions;
2. To make recommendations on promoting tripartite cooperation between governments, businesses and NGOs in the delivery of pro bono services;
3. To advise on publicity campaigns to promote IPLSA activities in target markets; and
4. To advise on any other matters that might contribute to the future development of IPLSA.

III. Practising Lawyers Committee

1. To actively involve in the operation and development o IPLSA Scheme as participating lawyers;
2. To review and monitor the activities of the IPLSA Scheme to ensure provision of quality pro bono legal services to the target clienteles;
3. To recommend improvements on the IPLSA Scheme from time to time such as setting up a mechanism to maintain a high standard of pro bono legal services delivered;
4. To organize training seminars, talks, networking events and any other similar activities for the purpose of enhancing the professional capability of IPLSA members delivering pro bono services, recruiting new IPLSA members and facilitating professional exchange amongst practitioners engaging in pro bono legal services.
5. To handle any other matters relevant to the provision of pro bono legal services under the IPLSA Scheme.

IV. Paralegal Committee

1. To provide support in handling pro bono legal services cases under the IPLSA Scheme, and recommend improvements on the Scheme;
2. To work closely with the Practising Lawyers Committee in organizing and monitoring the activities of the IPLSA Scheme to ensure provision of quality pro bono legal services to the target clienteles;
3. To assist in organizing or handling any activities/events promoting the work of IPLSA and recruitment of new members;
4. To handle any other matters relevant to the provision of pro bono legal services under the IPLSA Scheme as directed by IPLSA’s Board of Directors.