The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies.

The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world.

It has a membership of over 80,000 individual lawyers and more than 190 bar associations and law societies spanning 170 countries. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community.

Divisions and committees
Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information.

Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe.

Publications and conferences
Additionally, the IBA’s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates.

IBA Human Rights Institute
The IBA Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works across the Association to promote, protect and enforce human rights under a just rule of law, and to preserve the independence of the judiciary and the legal profession worldwide.

Aims and objectives
The principal aims and objectives of the IBA are:

1. To promote an exchange of information between legal associations worldwide 
2. To support the independence of the judiciary and the right of lawyers to practise their profession without interference 
3. Support of human rights for lawyers worldwide through its Human Rights Institute

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International Bar Association

International Bar Association's headquarters in London, United Kingdom

This department ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Compliance Division

This department manages and coordinates various regional forums, facilitating communication and collaboration across multiple international committees.

Regional Forum Operations

The Law Committees Officers at the International Bar Association (IBA) are responsible for leading various specialized committees within the organization. These officers facilitate the exchange of information and views among members regarding laws, practices, and professional responsibilities pertinent to their specific fields of expertise. They play a crucial role in shaping international law reform, supporting professional development through high-quality publications and conferences, and promoting human rights and legal independence globally.

Law Committees Officers

The Legal Team at the International Bar Association (IBA) plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to influence international law reform and shape the future of the legal profession. Comprising various professionals including programme lawyers, legal associates, interns, and senior human rights lawyers, the team engages in extensive legal research, policy development, and advocacy. They provide expert legal assistance to the global legal community, support human rights initiatives through the IBA Human Rights Institute, and facilitate the exchange of legal information and practices internationally. Additionally, the team helps coordinate and contribute to the IBA's high-quality publications and world-class conferences.

Legal Team

The Committee Coordination Team at the International Bar Association (IBA) plays a pivotal role in managing and facilitating collaboration among the various specialized committees, such as the Oil and Gas Committee, Rule of Law Forum Advisory Board, and Criminal Law Committee. This team ensures effective communication, coordination of events and initiatives, and dissemination of information across different legal practice areas and professional interests. By doing so, they assist in promoting the exchange of knowledge, supporting legal professionals, and advancing the IBA’s objectives on a global scale.

Committee Coordination Team

This department organizes and manages various legal committee activities, fostering collaboration and support among members across different law domains.

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