Course Overview:
This course provides comprehensive training on using strategic litigation to advance social justice causes. Participants learn how to select impactful cases, formulate legal strategies, manage complex litigation processes, and engage public and policy stakeholders. Emphasis is on maximizing legal action for systemic reform and social change.
Duration: 10 Days
Target Audience:
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Lawyers and public interest litigators
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Human rights advocates
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NGO legal staff
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Policy makers in justice reform
Personal Impacts:
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Mastery of litigation as an advocacy tool
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Improved strategic thinking and case management
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Enhanced stakeholder engagement skills
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Increased confidence in handling high-profile cases
Organizational Impacts:
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More effective litigation campaigns
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Strengthened community and civil society alliances
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Greater influence on legal and policy reforms
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Improved organizational reputation and impact
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
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Understand principles and components of strategic litigation
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Develop skills to identify and prepare impactful cases
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Learn to manage litigation strategically and ethically
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Gain tools to engage media and policymakers
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Litigation
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Concepts and scope
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Social justice context and objectives
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Landmark cases analysis
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Exercise: Review and discuss a landmark case
Module 2: Case Selection and Strategy Development
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Criteria for case impact
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Legal and social analysis
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Risk and opportunity assessment
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Group Activity: Draft case selection criteria
Module 3: Litigation Planning and Management
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Preparing pleadings and evidence
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Court procedures and timelines
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Client and community coordination
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Case Study: Managing complex litigation
Module 4: Advocacy and Public Mobilization
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Media strategies and messaging
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Coalition building
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Using litigation outcomes for reform
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Simulation: Design an advocacy campaign
Module 5: Ethical and Practical Challenges
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Professional ethics
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Managing setbacks and appeals
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Security and confidentiality
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Final Exercise: Prepare a strategic litigation plan
Module 6: Advanced Legal Research and Argumentation
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Research techniques for complex cases
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Drafting persuasive legal arguments
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Oral advocacy skills
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Workshop: Prepare and present legal arguments
Module 7: Engaging Policymakers and Legislators
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Policy advocacy linked to litigation
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Building relationships with decision-makers
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Monitoring and influencing reforms
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Roleplay: Engage with policymakers
Module 8: Monitoring and Evaluating Litigation Impact
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Developing impact indicators
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Tools for ongoing monitoring
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Learning from litigation outcomes
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Group Exercise: Design an evaluation framework
Module 9: Fundraising and Resource Mobilization for Litigation
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Identifying funding sources
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Grant writing and donor relations
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Managing litigation budgets
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Activity: Draft a funding proposal
Module 10: Building Sustainable Litigation Programs
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Capacity building within organizations
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Networking and partnerships
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Long-term strategic planning
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Final Project: Develop a litigation program plan
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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