The Human Rights Lawyers Association is open to all connected with the law and the legal profession who have an interest in human rights law in the United Kingdom.
The Association currently has over 2,000 members including solicitors, barristers, advocates, judges, government lawyers, legal academics, legal executives, in-house lawyers, pupils, trainees and law students.
We exist to increase knowledge and understanding of human rights and to aid their effective implementation within the UK legal framework and system of government.
Conference report 2026 Global Conference on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition Friday, 28 August 2026 Convened by the University of Northampton in collaboration with the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA), …
The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) x Global Human Rights Centre, is pleased to invite applications for the Advocacy and Social Action Development Program – a dynamic four-week training designed …
About the HRLA Masterclass Series The Human Rights Lawyers Association is pleased to introduce the HRLA Masterclass Series, a new initiative designed to create opportunities for members of the legal …
The Human Rights Lawyers Association congratulates our Vice Chair, Dr Louise Loder, and Executive Committee Member, Vicki Prais, both finalists for the 2026 Inspirational Women in Law Awards organised by …
The Human Rights Lawyers Association is pleased to support the Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales’ upcoming virtual panel discussion, ‘Independent Experts, Global Mandates: Understanding the Work, Impact …
The HRLA is looking for a Bursary Officer to join its Executive Committee and lead the administration and development of the HRLA Bursary Scheme. The Bursary Scheme is one of …
The HRLA Junior Lawyers Committee is delighted to announce that the 2026 Lord Kerr Essay Competition is now live! The competition honours Lord Kerr’s immense contributions to human rights legal …
Please join us on Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 6pm at Irwin Mitchell (28 Tudor Street, Temple, London EC4Y 0AY) or online for an evening of discussion and the appointment …
The Human Rights Lawyers Association (“HRLA”) is calling for members to apply to join its 2026 Executive Committee (“EC”) and Junior Lawyers Committee (“JLC”). Interested members are warmly invited to …
