Legal / Policy Research Assistant
Communicate closely with our legal partner (international law firm) and assist with our research tasks
Project Details
What we need
- Communicate closely with our legal representatives and assist with any research tasks as required
- To have discussions with the research team, and to draft research questions and proposals after
- Coordinate and monitor the progress between our foundation and corporate partners
- (Optional) Assist our team with the coordination of publishing the research reports
Background
The SEN Foundation is committed to promoting the empowerment and inclusion of the SENs in Hong Kong through community projects, alternative learning opportunities and research-based advocacy. We are currently partnering with an international law firm to research on comparative law in regards to SEN legal provisions.
What we have
(1) Work closely with experienced solicitors and researchers (2) Guidelines provided by our team
Why this is important
To help us achieve progressive SEN policies and advocacy within our community.
Project Period
15 Mar 2022 - 15 Jun 2022
Location
Remote
Team Project
You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.
Requirements
Time
1 hour per week
Skills
- Writing
- Legal Assistance
- Legal Research
- Research
Language
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
About the Organization
SEN Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/SENfoundadtion/
Causes
What we do
The Special Educational Needs Foundation (SEN Foundation 彼學會) is a Hong Kong Tax-Exempt Charity (IRD 91/17696). We aim to serve the needs of the students with SENs in Hong Kong that are not accommodated today in the established institutions. Our mission is: 1. To Formalise a community to fulfil the needs of the SENs that are not accommodated today in the established institution. 2. To provide alternative learning opportunities for the SENs to encourage self and mutual empowerment. 3. To provide legal and communicational support to ensure the SENs in getting their entitled learning/working provisions. 4. To educate the society about the SENs. 5. To destigmatise the SENs and make the society more inclusive and liveable for them. We are currently recruiting all sorts of volunteers who are passionate about SEN services to join our growing team.
Legal / Policy Research Ass...
1 hours per week, 3 months
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