Conceived in 2014, CALR is a pro bono initiative by BON, Advocates. CALR's building blocks are the three Rs - Revolutionising the law, Radicalising lawyers and Reshaping legal education. Together, CALR aspires to create a difference in the legal profession and the public's access to justice.
As a collective, we welcome anyone interested in this cause to join the CALR army and participate in our programmes and events.
REVOLUTIONISING THE LAW
..bringing legal practice to a level relevant to contemporary times for public benefit
RADICALISING LAWYERS
..training Advocates to be masters and actualisers of their own lives, with the freedom to focus on public interest and social causes
RESHAPING LEGAL EDUCATION
..implementing experiential learning with university students through programmes like street law and legal surgery clinics
OUR VISION
ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL.
By Access, we look at six elements:
AFFORDABILITY
Ability and willingness of the client to pay
ACCOMMODATION
Meeting constraints and preferences of the client
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical accessibility for the client
ACCEPTABILITY
Non-discriminatory, equal treatment to all clients
AVAILABILITY
Adequacy of services that meets the client's needs
QUALITY
Adequate outcome of services for the client
By Justice, awareness and protection of one's rights and remedies.