The East Africa Law Society (EALS) Training for Public Interest Lawyers on Digital Rights (Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya)

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About East Africa Law Society Training

The East Africa Law Society (EALS), through the EALS Institute and in partnership with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL), is proud to offer a fully funded regional training program designed specifically for lawyers defending human rights, civic space, and digital freedoms across Africa.

This unique, immersive program convenes legal practitioners from across Sub Saharan Africa to sharpen practical skills, foster strategic regional collaboration, and address emerging legal challenges in the digital realm. Participants will benefit from expert instruction, dynamic peer exchange, and ongoing support to champion digital rights effectively in their jurisdictions and beyond.

Core Training Topics
The program will explore critical legal and strategic dimensions of digital rights, including:
1. Digital Rights Frameworks and Internet Governance
Navigating international, regional, and national laws that safeguard online freedoms.

2 Freedom of Expression, Assembly, and Association in the Digital Space
Legal strategies to challenge censorship, combat criminalization of online activism, and respond to internet shutdowns.

3. Privacy, Surveillance, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence
Addressing threats from state and private actors exploiting personal data and emerging technologies.

4. Strategic Litigation for Digital Rights
Crafting effective cases, engaging judiciaries, and leveraging litigation to advance broader civic objectives.

5. Coalition Building and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Strengthening alliances across law, civil society, media, and technology to defend digital civic space holistically.

Training Details

• Dates: August 21st – 22nd, 2025
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya

• Sponsor Organisation: East Africa Law Society

Benefits of East Africa Law Society Training

This interactive and impact-focused training delivers:
- Contextualized Legal Curriculum

• Tailored modules shaped by a pre-training needs assessment and reflective of diverse national and regional realities.

- Expert-Led Sessions

• Insights and guidance from renowned digital rights scholars, seasoned litigators, and leading practitioners across Africa and internationally.

- Practical Skill-Building

• Hands-on workshops, simulations, and exercises designed to translate theory into effective legal action.

- Professional Accreditation

• Earn 2 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points accredited by national bar associations for EALS members.

- Strategic Networking

• Access a vibrant, interdisciplinary legal cluster within the Digital Rights Alliance Africa (DRAA) to exchange knowledge and coordinate advocacy efforts.

- Action-Oriented Outcomes

• Develop concrete post-training action plans to implement learning in your work.

- Sustained Mentorship and Collaboration

• Continued access to a virtual legal collaboration platform for case sharing, peer learning, and mentorship support.

Costs: All travel, accommodation, meals, and training materials will be fully funded for selected participants.

NOTE: French and English translations will be provided.

East Africa Law Society Training Requirements

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) invite public interest lawyers from across all of Sub-Saharan Africa to apply, particularly those who:

• Are actively engaged in human rights litigation, digital rights advocacy, or defending civic space
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to using legal tools to advance digital freedoms
• Are eager to engage in regional cooperation and exchange knowledge with peers from across the continent
• Applications from lawyers operating in contexts experiencing increased digital repression are especially encouraged.

Application Date and Process

Please complete the online application form by Tuesday, July 28th, 2025, at 4:00 PM
East Africa Time.

Your application should include the following:
Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)

• Highlight your legal experience, particularly in public interest law and digital rights advocacy.
• Motivational Letter (max 2 pages)
• Explain your interest in digital rights, your current work relevant to digital rights advocacy, and how this training will enhance your impact. Be sure to describe the specific digital rights challenges in your country context and how your proposed follow-up strategic actions after the training will address these local issues.
• Relevant Case Studies or Advocacy Initiatives

Share any case studies or digital rights advocacy efforts you have contributed to, demonstrating your practical engagement with the field.

Selection and Notification

• Applications will be evaluated by a joint selection committee. Successful candidates will be notified
  by Tuesday August 5th, 2025.
  
  Contact
  For queries, contact:
  Mr. Gabriel Acaye
  Programme Officer – Membership & Capacity Building
  East Africa Law Society
  P.O. Box 6240, Arusha, Tanzania
  Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

Application Deadline

28 July, 2025

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