D4J Program Establishes its second Law Clinic in Cooperation with the University of Prizren
The Demand for Judicial Transparency
February 26, 2017
The D4J Criminal Law Clinic in Prizren Gets off on the Right Foot
March 6, 2017
March 1, 2017 – The Demand for Justice Program’s (D4J) close cooperation with local Universities is already yielding results as the program establishes its second Live Criminal Law Clinic at the University of Prizren.
D4J Chief of Party, John Furnari and UPZ Rector, Ramë Vataj signed an agreement approving the creation a Live Criminal Law Clinic at the University of Prizren which will allow its best students to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.
While operating within the facilities of the UPZ, the clinic will give students the opportunity to attend weekly lectures delivered by prominent local and international professionals of the justice sector as well as Civil Society Representatives. In addition, students will also be able to apply their academic knowledge while assisting KBA advocates in providing pro bono representation of indigent criminal defendants.
In his ceremonial speech, Mr. Vataj stated “This agreement is of great importance to the University of Prizren, and we will do our best to make sure the project is implemented successfully”. Mr. Vataj thanked Mr. Furnari for his contributions to the foundation of the clinic which will greatly benefit law students at the university.
In turn, Mr. Furnari thanked UPZ representatives for their cooperation and support in establishing the Live Criminal Law Clinic in the municipality of Prizren, one of D4J’s target regions. Mr. Furnari also added that the most active students from the clinic will have an opportunity to engage in high school lectures part of outreach activities conducted under the D4J Program.
The Demand for Justice Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State/INL and implemented by the National Center for State Courts to support the development of robust, evidence-driven demand for justice in Kosovo. Through D4J, NCSC is mobilizing CSO partners to act as agents of change to foster accountability, transparency, and integrity in the justice sector.
