DESCRIPTION OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

MYLA is a professional organisation of lawyers founded in 2004. Its vision is to see North Macedonia as a just, fair and equitable society where the law ensures the dignity of the people, serves the public interest and secures a sustainable and safe environment. MYLA defends and promotes the fundamental principles and values enshrined in the Constitution. By utilising the power of the law, it protects and empowers the disempowered and advocates for improvements in laws and policies where individual liberties, the rule of law and the environment are fully protected.

MYLA has five key strategic aims (priorities) for the period 2023 – 2026:
Support legal empowerment of the disempowered;
Protect the rights of refugees and migrants;
Increase the impact of young lawyers and law students in safeguarding justice and rule of law;
Enhance societal resilience to crime and extremism; &
Increase the use of legal means in environmental protection
In realising its strategic priorities, MYLA employs the following activities:
Legal aid and other forms of support;
Legal research;
Capacity building of law students, legal professionals, authorities and CSOs
Strategic litigation;
Advocacy and lobbying.

WEBSITE

https://myla.org.mk/en/

TYPE OF THE STEP TRAINEESHIP PROVIDER

Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

TRAINEESHIP TASKS

As an ELSA Traineeship intern engaged with MYLA, the intern will be responsible for conducting legal research and analysis to support strategic litigation efforts. They will assist in organizing events and preparing projects, ensuring that all activities align with MYLA’s objectives. The intern will also collaborate with team members to develop effective strategies, contributing to the overall success of the organization’s initiatives.

ORGANISING ELSA GROUP

ELSA North Macedonia

PLACE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

Skopje, North Macedonia

TRAINEESHIP FORMAT

Negotiable

EARLIEST START DATE

25/04/2025

LATEST END DATE

25/05/2025

MIN DURATION

1-2 months month/s

MAX DURATION

2 month/s

REMUNERATION

EUR 250.00 - 250.00 per month
Other: Bike

REQUIRED STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate

LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Civil Law - General
Environmental Law - General
Human Rights Law - Advanced
Labour Law - General

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED

English - Good
OR
Macedonian - Good

NUMBER OF TRAINEES

1

NUMBERS OF HOURS PER WEEK

40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva is a plus, PPT, Green policies.