The Law Students’ Association of Sri Lanka (LSASL), which is a non-political and non-profit body of law students across the country with a membership of over 450 students, noted in a statement that since its founding in 2009, with the patronage of the eminent jurist late Prof. C.G. Weeramantry and initiated by founding President Randhike Cooray, the association has been committed to the ideals of legal scholarship, social responsibility, and fostering fraternity among the aspiring legal professionals of Sri Lanka. LSASL is also known as ALSA Sri Lanka – the national chapter of the Asian Law Students Association that comprises 17 countries across the region.
The statement further read that LSASL, having undergone numerous changes, trials, and tribulations during the decade it has been in operation was revamped this year to create and proliferate opportunities for law students from all over the nation to hone their leadership skills and better their knowledge. As such, this year has seen numerous initiatives coming out of LSASL.
The LSASL internship programme is one such unique initiative. Being the first of its kind, the programme was structured with the intention of creating equitable opportunities for law students islandwide to gain exposure to the work environment, and to provide much-needed guidance and direction under professional lawyers and legal practitioners, the statement read.
The External Affairs Department of LSASL acknowledged the aid of numerous professionals in seeing this initiative come to fruition. The programme is supported by USAID’s Efficient and Effective Justice project and assisted by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).
LSASL also extended its gratitude to the LSASL Advisors Attorneys-At-Law Vishwa de Livera Tennekoon and Saranee Gunathilaka for their unwavering support and guidance in this venture.
This project was put together this year by LSASL 2021-2022 President Zeenath Zakir, with Project Chairperson – Secretary of the External Affairs Department Asel Ariyapperuma, along with Project Co-ordinators Dinithi Wijesinghe and Sandani Jayasundara who worked tirelessly for this programme, along with departmental members Merosha Paskaran and Chamodi Gunasekara overseeing the project operations.
The LSASL invites registered law students residing in Sri Lanka, both undergraduates and students of Sri Lanka Law College, to be a part of this programme. The application details will be available on LSASL socials and for more information and inquiries, interested parties can email LSASL at lsasl.internship@gmail.com.
Law Students’ Association offers internships for law students
14 Nov 2022
Law Students’ Association offers internships for law students
14 Nov 2022