CIJ’s model laws are customisable templates for governments to use as a basis for developing their own legislation. They provide a starting point for lawmakers, offering language and a structure that can be adapted to fit their own legal, social, and cultural context.

Our model laws are developed in partnership with leading subject matter experts, law firms, academics, think tanks, development agencies, and governmental bodies to address specific areas of law or to provide guidance on complex legal issues. They can be used by governments at the national, regional, or local level to strengthen existing legal frameworks. CIJ can support in the customisation and adaptation of model laws to local contexts.

CIJ provides tailor-made training programmes on various areas of law reform, including legislative drafting, legal analysis, policy formulation, and implementation strategies. These programmes are customised to address the priorities of our government clients and to account for the specific context of their legal system. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of legal professionals and government officials involved in law reform processes, our specialised law reform training contributes to building institutional capacity and promoting sustainable legal reform efforts. CIJ’s training incorporates a range of teaching methods, including interactive sessions and practical exercises.