Cambridge Pro Bono Project: Discussion with Simon Cox

The Cambridge Pro Bono Project invites you to join Simon Cox from the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) for wine, cheese and an informal discussion about pro bono strategic litigation on Monday 3 March 2014 at 6pm in the Moot Court Room, Law Faculty building.

Simon is a migration lawyer for the OSJI and is involved in developing strategies to promote human rights through litigation, advocacy, research and technical assistance. Before joining the OSJI, Simon practised as a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, specialising in public law.

The Cambridge Pro Bono Project recently prepared a research memorandum for the OSJI, which examines strategies for promoting increased access to medicines for EU citizens, particularly in newly impoverished member states. Simon will be discussing this exciting project and other strategic litigation work undertaken by the OSJI as well as sharing his insights about a career as a public interest lawyer.

This discussion is highly recommended for any students considering a career in pro bono and public interest litigation or studying Human Rights, Civil Liberties and International Public Law.