European Lawyers in Lesvos - Call for volunteer lawyers

European Lawyers in Lesvos is a project organised jointly by the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) and the German Bar Association (DAV). Its main aim is to send European lawyers to the island of Lesvos to support Greek lawyers in the provision of legal assistance to migrants requiring international protection.

The team in Lesvos will consist of a small number of lawyers from European countries based on a roster for short term missions (minimum two weeks). These lawyers will work on a pro bono basis, though their expenses would be covered. Their role is to distribute documentation, give legal advice to migrants requiring international protection and send weekly reports on their activities.

They will be supported by a Greek lawyer engaged on a longer-term basis in order to ensure more permanent support for the project. In addition, the team may be supported by two Referendare (German interns).

The project will be run in close cooperation with the Greek Bars, in particular the Lesvos Bar.

How to become a volunteer lawyer?
 

Lawyers who would like to participate in the project should meet the following criteria:

- Able to spend a minimum of two weeks in the hotspot of Lesvos

- Training and/or experience in Asylum Law and the law of international protection

- Good command of English

- Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset

Please fill in the attached application form and submit it to your national Bar or Law Society. They will in turn identify volunteer lawyers who meet the above mentioned criteria and send the applications to the CCBE/DAV. The final selection will be made by group of experts from within the CCBE/DAV. Priority will be given to lawyers who can stay for a longer period of time.

For any further information please click on here or contact info@europeanlawyersinlesvos.eu.