INTERNATIONAL SENIOR LAWYERS PROJECT

ISLP seeks to make development more just, accountable, and inclusive around the world.

ISLP identifies appropriate client organizations – primarily low-income country governments or civil society organizations – whose work and goals align with ISLP's mission and who would benefit from the support experienced and specialized international lawyers. It then mobilizes carefully recruited volunteer lawyers to advise these clients on the relevant contractual, regulatory, financial, tax, or other matters so that the clients can better understand their options. The clients bring the local expertise and retain ownership of their work and decision-making.

ISLP has access to lawyers who are experts in their field and who provide their services on a pro bono basis. We also have a professional staff who have the skills and understanding to effectively identify projects, clients, and pro bono lawyers, as well as to guide projects from start to finish.

Importantly, ISLP's staff analyze lessons learned and help develop and test strategies that can be used in other contexts.

ISLP has helped several countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia better manage their natural resources through the renegotiation of resource contracts and the strengthening of legal and regulatory regimes. We have also built the skills of local lawyers, government officials, and civil society representatives to handle key corruption, development, or commercial matters within their countries.

In the future, ISLP hopes to develop and share new strategies for ensuring that multi-national corporations operate in a rights-respective and community-inclusive manner in low-income countries.