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IBJ Opens First Regional Hub in

IBJ’s first regional oldest law practice); Subhas large grant to support SJTC hub, the Singapore Anandan of Khattar operations in Singapore for Justice Training Centre Wong, the most prominent three years. IBJ’s partnership (SJTC), flourished during criminal defense attorney with the Singapore govern- its inaugural year of op- and pro bono advocate in ment is complemented by eration. Program Manager Singapore; and Howard its collaboration with the Hilary Stauffer arrived in Hunter, then-President of Singapore in January 2010, Singapore Management and diplomats from the and she and her staff im- University and former Dean United States, the United mediately began pursuing of Emory Law School. Kingdom, and the European strategic partnerships essen- Soon after arriving, SJTC Union, all of whom have tial to the venture’s success. staff also met with their expressed interest in IBJ’s innovative training model for Southeast Asia. Understanding that partnering with law schools would be crucial to the success of IBJ’s operations in Singapore, the SJTC established an internship program to accept law stu- dents from both Singapore Management University and National University of Singapore for short-term projects, helping to instill the value of pro bono work early in the students’ legal careers. In addition to working alongside government and educational stakehold- ers, the SJTC also moved IBJ Fellows Ouk Vandeth and Astère Muyango at the Fellows’ Summit to capitalize on connec- tions in Singapore’s pri- One of their first ini- counterparts at Singapore’s vate sector, collaborating tiatives was to meet with Economic Development with several renowned prominent members of Board (EDB). IBJ was among law firms in Singapore, Singapore’s legal commu- the first wave of leading including Khattar Wong, nity to request their par- NGOs invited to operate Shearman & Sterling, ticipation as judges for IBJ’s in Singapore under the , Latham 2010 Asia JusticeMakers government’s International & Watkins, and Drew & competition. IBJ was de- Organizations Development Napier, all of whom sup- lighted to secure the ser- Scheme. SJTC staff helped ported IBJ’s Country and vices of , guide negotiations between JusticeMakers Fellows Managing Partner of Rodyk EDB and IBJ headquarters, summits, as well as our gala & Davidson (Singapore’s resulting in the award of a and auction in August.

20 “IBJ’s training in Singapore was really beneficial for me. I not only clarified my various concepts about human rights issues, but also learned techniques for successfully implementing my project. The training put me on a proper track to move ahead in improving the criminal justice system in my country. I am really thankful to IBJ for improving my leadership skills and giving me knowledge and international exposure.”

2010 JusticeMakers Fellow Muhammad Waqas Abid of Pakistan

IBJ Country and JusticeMakers Fellows Summits Held in Singapore

From August 8 to 17, have a strong justice system ners. The next day, Subhas their projects, participated IBJ held its Country Fellows that upheld the rule of law discussed his career and in discussion groups and and JusticeMakers Fellows and provided early access to provided impromptu instruc- team-building exercises, and summits to celebrate the competent criminal coun- tion in cross-examination attended lectures and train- opening of the Singapore sel for indigent accused that captivated his audi- ing sessions. Training topics Justice Training Centre. persons. ence. Additionally, at an included local fundraising Five Country Fellows At a dinner at the event hosted by the inter- techniques, leadership and and three staff attorneys home of , national law firm Latham fostering motivation, and from IBJ’s six country pro- a renowned Singaporean and Watkins, prominent media relations. In an espe- grams gathered for a week criminal defense attorney Singaporean attorneys met cially noteworthy session, of training, team-building and founder and first both Country Fellows and the JusticeMakers Fellows exercises, strategic planning, president of the Association JusticeMakers Fellows and spoke about current trends and fellowship. Training of Criminal of learned about IBJ’s work. in the criminal justice topics included case theory Singapore, Country Fellows Eleven 2010 Asia systems of their countries and issue identification, discussed the challenges JusticeMakers Fellows at- and, specifically about the opening and closing state- they face with experienced tended the JusticeMakers realities and challenges they ments, direct and cross- criminal defense practitio- Summit. They presented regularly confront. examination, and standards for defense practice. To foster motivation and commitment, several team-building exercises and discussions were under- taken. Topics ranged from aspirations for criminal justice systems to the specif- ic successes and challenges that each country program had encountered in the past year. Every Fellow aspired to

Left and above: Country and JusticeMakers Fellows at the Fellows’ Summit

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