LPRU Business Plan 2024-2026
Business Plan 2024-2026
IBA Legal Projects covering the Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) and Bar Issues Commission (BIC) Projects
The aims and objectives of the IBA are to:
- protect the rule of law and enhance the rule of law globally;
- support the independence of the judiciary and the right of lawyers to practise their profession without interference;
- support human rights for lawyers worldwide through the IBA’s Human Rights Institute;
- provide members with world-class professional development to enable them and their organisations to deliver outstanding legal services;
- promote an exchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities around the globe;
- deliver top-level international network building opportunities;
- be committed to the development of international law reform; and
- contribute to the advancement, development and harmonisation of law at an international level.
The Legal Policy and Research Unit (LPRU)
- The IBA Director of Legal Projects oversees the work of the Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU).
- The LPRU comprises a team of mixed-discipline project lawyers, project co-ordinators, and interns.
- Each LPRU team member has a particular area of expertise, which they develop through project-based work described below. Recruitment criteria may include the need to have expertise in a specified area.
- To achieve its aims and objectives, the LPRU performs an ambassadorial role on behalf of the IBA through conference/event attendance and collaboration with external stakeholders on key issues of mutual concern.
LPRU Projects
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LPRU projects and activity should always:
- further the aims and objectives of the IBA listed above;
- draw on the expertise and input from IBA-member committees, regional fora, bar associations and law societies, group member firms, and individuals;
- ensure innovative, collaborative, and effective outcomes through engagement with relevant non-IBA legal professionals, law firms, law societies and bar associations, governments, non-government organisations, and international institutions;
- demonstrate thought leadership;
- lead to the production of practical materials, guidance, and participation in internal and external events; and
- further the interests of the global legal profession, and enhance the profile of the IBA.
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LPRU projects must have the support of at least one IBA entity. Whether a project is undertaken will depend on:
- whether the project meets the criteria listed at 1 above;
- the capacity of the LPRU at that time; and
- the availability of necessary internal and/or external financial resources.
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LPRU projects are publicised in a variety of ways, including:
- via the IBA website, social media, and press channels;
- LPRU team members supporting, engaging with, and appearing at virtual and in-person IBA and non-IBA conferences and events; and
- other external awareness raising activities, such as webinars, articles, and publications.
- All LPRU projects are reviewed regularly by the IBA Director of Legal Projects and reported on to the IBA Management Board as required.