ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY LEGAL AID INSTITUTIONS (AULAI)

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AULAI is a voluntary association of all South African university law clinics, established in approximately 1982 to promote and protect the interests, values and goals of its members.

Vision
AULAI's vision is to be a professional and efficient organisation committed to democratic values and human rights, and dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical legal education and access to justice.

Mission
In the pursuit of its vision, AULAI's mission is to:

Provide financial and program support to its members;

Promote high quality Clinical Legal Education programs at Universities in South Africa;

Encourage and assist member law clinics to promote social justice;

Promote access to justice; and
Foster and encourage values of integrity, professionalism and dedication to human rights within the legal profession.

Objectives of AULAI
The primary objectives of AULAI are:

the provision of free legal services to indigent communities;

the practical legal education of senior law students and candidate attorneys;

to ensure the sustainability of AULAI and its members;

to assist member law clinics to attain their goals;

to network with relevant stakeholders;

to lobby relevant organisations when appropriate; and

to foster public confidence in the law and the administration of justice.