Black Lawyers Association
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The Black Lawyers Association is a South African professional organization that advocates for the advancement, representation, and interests of Black legal practitioners and the transformation of the legal profession.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
lawyers organization
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non-profit organization ⓘ professional association ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
equitable briefing patterns
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greater representation of Black practitioners in senior positions in the legal profession ⓘ greater representation of Black practitioners in the judiciary ⓘ racial transformation in the legal profession ⓘ |
| aims |
elimination of discrimination in the legal profession
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equal opportunities for Black legal practitioners ⓘ improved access to justice for Black communities ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | South Africa ⓘ |
| ethnicFocus | Black legal practitioners ⓘ |
| field |
law
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legal profession ⓘ |
| focus |
access to the legal profession for Black people
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legal profession transformation in South Africa ⓘ professional development of Black lawyers ⓘ |
| focusesOnIssue |
access to the legal profession for historically disadvantaged groups
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briefing patterns in legal practice ⓘ racial equality in the legal profession ⓘ transformation of the judiciary ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalType |
advocacy group
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membership-based organization ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalForm | voluntary association ⓘ |
| locationCountry | South Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| membership |
Black advocates
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Black attorneys ⓘ Black candidate attorneys ⓘ Black corporate counsel ⓘ Black legal academics ⓘ |
| purpose |
advancement of Black legal practitioners
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advocacy for Black legal practitioners ⓘ promotion of diversity in the legal profession ⓘ promotion of equality in the legal profession ⓘ representation of Black legal practitioners ⓘ transformation of the legal profession ⓘ |
| regionServed | South Africa ⓘ |
| sector | legal services ⓘ |
| worksOn |
engagement with government on legal reforms
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engagement with the judiciary on transformation issues ⓘ mentorship programmes for young Black lawyers ⓘ policy submissions on legal profession transformation ⓘ professional training for members ⓘ |
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