ALL ABOUT ALSA
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Formally established in 2002, the association is a merger between the previous ASEAN law students association, as well as the East Asian law students association, which were two student bodies that had similar goals of fostering stronger ties and greater understanding of the different legal systems among its member Asian countries. Recognizing their common goals, as well as the ever increasing onset of globalization in the region, these two associations signed an agreement in 2002, thus forming ALSA into the organization that is known to be today.
THE VISION AND OBJECTIVE
As an international organization, ALSA aims to achieves some of the most daring initiatives through various objectives.
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OUR VISION
Awareness of Justice
To Promote The Awareness of Justice
Global Vision of Asia
To Focus on a Global Vision of the Promising Future of Asia
Social Responsibilities
To Facilitate the Recognition of Social Responsibilities on Asian Law Students
OUR OBJECTIVES
UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE DIVERSITY
To Promote The Awareness of Justice
DEVELOP CREATIVE THROUGH ACTIVITIES
To Focus on a Global Vision of the Promising Future of Asia
Enhancement of Asian law students CAPABILITIES
To Facilitate the Recognition of Social Responsibilities on Law Students
GREETINGS TO YOU ALL
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The Asian Law Students Association was established in the year 2002 to enable law students from across the Asian region to network and engage in intellectual pursuits. It gives me great pleasure to write this message as the 21st President of the Asian Law Students Association (ALSA International) for the year 2023/2024.
ALSA International an association regulated by the laws of Associations of Swiss Civil Code Articles 60 to 79, and thus having an official seat in Zurich, Switzerland.
The key visions of ALSA International entail :
1) Focusing on a global vision on the promising future of Asia;
2) Promoting an awareness of justice and the rule of law across Asia; and
3) Facilitate the recognition of social responsibilities amongst law students in Asia.
We are one of the largest law students’ associations in the world. ALSA International has partnered with the European Law Students’ Association, Australian Law Students’ Association and the Asian Medical Law Students’ Association. This year we have partnered with the New Zealand Law Students Association, the Nigerian Law Students Association and African Law Students Association. We have have 2 new member countries, namely Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom (Associate Chapter) as Pre Observers. ALSA International aspires to welcome new members into our ALSA family this year.
Our current membership comprises 16 National Chapters: Brunei, India, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia including the observers, Bangladesh and Nepal. Each National Chapter has their respective Local Chapters within Asia’s top universities of law, and social science faculties. The strength of our membership exceeds 14,000 throughout the region.
Our Association values diversity and promotes understanding between various legal jurisdictions across Asia and other regions. We serve as a platform, primarily for Asian law students to share the ideals of law and develop a creative and cohesive spirit within the network. We believe this can enhance our capabilities to become global minded, socially responsible, academically committed, and legal skilled which are the four pillars of ALSA International.
Our organisation is grateful for the support and significant assistance rendered to us by our partners and sponsors. I would like to extend an invitation to you to be a part of this journey with us. ALSA always strives for a mutually beneficial relationship with our partners and sponsors, your institution will have the opportunity to participate in ALSA’s activities and access our network to promote your brand to law students across Asia.
You can contact me via email president@alsainternational.org.for further inquiries. We will be happy to engage in discussion to reach a mutual understanding and agreement between all parties.
I am looking forward to the next chapter ahead and I am privileged to lead it.
Zeenath Zakir
President
ALSA International Board 2023/2024
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