1. Introduction

The Legal Aid Society is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization, working to serve marginalized and underprivileged communities to reduce challenges in accessing justice since 2013. The Legal Aid Society has a mission to connect vulnerable and disempowered end users of justice with effective and expedient services for the delivery of justice. LAS starts by listening to the voices of the vulnerable and disempowered within the legal system and combines their needs with the values of equity, fairness, and inclusion to change the way in which we view and tackle present day challenges facing the attainment of justice in our society. 

2. Overview of the consultancy

In Pakistan, women’s access to property is hampered by a complex – sometimes contradictory – legal framework that is inaccessible to the average citizen, patriarchal values that lead to inequitable results, and a lack of implementation of laws that benefit women. Access to property is a key factor in opening the space for women’s decision-making power in the household and for allowing them the freedom to leave toxic home environments and to build wealth and autonomy. It is therefore necessary to understand the legal regime, support the implementation of state-backed initiatives to implement the law, and to work with women in vulnerable communities to raise their awareness of the ways in which the law can be utilized to their benefit. Legal Aid Society is running a project on Women’s Right to Legal property in 3 cities of Sindh: Karachi, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad to challenge these issues.

3. Consultancy Scope:

LAS is looking for a legal consultant to conduct and design trainings and training material on Women’s Right to Legal Property.

4. Deliverables

Deliverable 1

Refining and further developing the existing customized training material for paralegal refresher training

Deliverable 2

Developing interactive teaching methodologies for paralegals

Deliverable 3

Basing the training on IEC material and Lesson plan

Deliverable 4

Conducting a two full-day in person training session for 75 paralegals of LAS and submission of a training report with pre and post assessment (location of training to be decided)

IEC material topics:

1)     Importance of access to property for women

2)     Muslim women’s rights to moveable and immovable property

3)     Minority women’s right to legal property

4)     Marital property

5)     Access to transgender individuals right to legal property

6)     Institutional obstacles faced by women whilst accessing their property rights and the solutions

Regarding the above terms, both LAS and the Consultant agree to respond to emails, phone calls, and requests for information in a timely manner to ensure a smooth working relationship.

5. Duration:

1 month starting from 1^st of February to 1^st of March but subject to change due to COVID 19 situation.

6. Required qualifications and experience: 

• Minimum 6 years’ experience of litigation 
• Must be an enrolled High Court lawyer
• Experience in conducting research, particularly legal research
• Experience in conducting training or teaching

7. Application Process:

Application should be submitted via email on [email protected]

Legal Aid Society

Head Office: Spanish Homes Apartment, Mezzanine Floor

Plot A – 13, Phase – 1, D.H.A.,

Karachi, Pakistan

Tel:        021 – 35390133 – 35

Email:    [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.las.org.pk