Model Laws

CIJ develops model laws to guide the law development and law reform processes in various jurisdictions. In developing model laws, CIJ works in partnership with leading subject matter experts, law firms, academia, think tanks, development agencies and governmental bodies to address specific areas of law or to provide guidance on complex legal issues.

Our proposed model laws can be used by governments at various levels (national, regional, or local) as a basis for developing their own legislation. They provide a starting point for lawmakers, offering language and structure that can be adapted to fit the particular legal, social, and cultural context of a jurisdiction.

Advisory on Law Reform

CIJ provides bespoke law reform advisory services related to our three thematic areas (governance, economic development, and social mobility). We provide extensive technical assistance and support to African governments in the process of reviewing, updating, and improving their legal frameworks. Our services cover a broad range of technical assistance areas including legal research and analysis, law reform proposals, legislative drafting, and stakeholder engagement.

By providing our expertise, guidance, and technical support, our aim is to contribute to building stronger legal frameworks that address the evolving needs and challenges of African countries and advance sustainable development.

Specialised Legal Training

CIJ provides tailor-made and ‘demand driven’ training programmes of short duration on various areas of law reform. Our training programs are customised to address the specific needs and challenges of the legal system in each African country. This includes training programs on legislative drafting, legal analysis, policy formulation, and implementation strategies relevant to the local context.

By enhancing the skills and knowledge of legal professionals and government officials involved in law reform processes, our specialised law reform training contributes to building institutional capacity and promoting sustainable legal reform efforts in African countries.

Legal Knowledge Products

CIJ leverages research and legal analysis capabilities to generate and disseminate legal knowledge products which are designed to promote and enhance understanding of legal concepts, principles, and frameworks, as well as to facilitate compliance and implementation of laws and regulations. Our legal knowledge products consist of legal guides, policy briefs, training materials, legal databases and repositories.