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Women's Excellence in Law & Leadership Academy
Excellence in Law, Impact in Leadership
Three C's to Leadership
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The Women’s Excellence in Law and Leadership Academy (WELLA) is the professional development and training hub at the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL). The Academy is at the heart of IAWL’s training pursuit toward realizing its vision to build a network of legal professionals devoted to using the law as a tool for positive societal change and development. It uses innovative educational programming and practical methods to advance IAWL’s mission to enhance the potential of women in law and create opportunities for them to nurture their leadership. Transform your professional growth and benefit by learning from world-renowned faculty and industry experts who guide your leadership journey.
Our Core Values (L.E.A.D)
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We are dedicated to establishing a dynamic network of African women in law who pursue leadership and decision-making power to impact their society positively and advocate for women’s equitable representation.
We commit ourselves to training a community of women in law who will be outstanding and empowered in their professional pursuits.
Through our programming at the Academy, we offer insights to foster the agency of women in law to reach the pinnacle of their careers.
In line with IAWL’s vision, we seek to train women in law to be devoted to using law as a tool for positive societal change and development.
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WELLA's Impact
Transform your professional and academic experience and enjoy the benefits of learning from world-renowned faculty and industry experts who are committed to guiding your individual growth.
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Course Models
Online
Online training are asynchronous on-demand courses and available to be completed at your pace within the allocated time to completion. Full completion of all modules is required for the certificate.
Amandla!
At IAWL, we believe in innovative and women-centered approaches to developing leadership. We have flipped the traditional "Master Class" to the Amandla! Class, showing the power and agency of women to decide their professional leadership journeys.
For more information on upcoming programs and how we can design courses to fit your organizational needs email us at training@africanwil.org
WELLA will be one of the initiatives that I would like to support. In fact, over the past months, I have consulted with groups of young lawyers, some of whom are here, and with civil society groups such as the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) on the need to enhance the leadership capacities of young females in the legal profession.
Meaza Ashenafi
Former Chief Justice, Ethiopia
Overall, this webinar gave me a solid foundation in international commercial and investment arbitration, equipping me with the knowledge to better understand and navigate this area of law.
A participant
International commercial and investment arbitration
I am a young practitioner and my takeaway [from the training] was the fact that I need to network and be open minded. Additionally, I've heard about Investment Arbitration which is a new topic to me...now I have to research on it. Educative I must say.
A participant
International commercial and investment arbitration
Upcoming Trainings
Past Trainings
Frequently Asked Questions
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What professional development courses are offered at WELLA?At WELLA, we offer a variety of soft skills/law like leadership, gender-sensitive governance, transitioning from local to international legal practice and hard law courses ranging from arbitration, commerce, and environmental to tech-related courses. However, because leadership, particularly women’s leadership, is a key guiding principles of WELLA, all courses offered mainstream leadership and gender.
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Who can sign up for a course?Any legal or paralegal professional, male or female, can take a WELLA course.
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What format will the courses take?There are three models-- online (synchronous), hybrid (asynchronous) and in-person.
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How long does it take to complete the training?It depends. The timelines for each course depend on a lot of factors, such as content and other logistical matters. Courses will, therefor,e range from a few hours to a couple of days.
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Is WELLA an all-year-round Academy?The online and hybrid versions can be taken at any time of the year. The Summer Academy is an annual, specially curated academy that will take place at a designated venue each year.
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Are there discounts or sponsorships available for WELLA?The terms and conditions for participants to access sponsorship or discounts will also be available for each course’s advertising. Sign up for our newsletters to receive regular updates.
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What are the benefits of taking a course at WELLA?Apart from the knowledge and skills participants will gain, WELLA offers an avenue for widening participants’ networks. Participants who complete courses will also be given certificates of completion for their personal and professional use. Depending on the modalities of each bar association and law society, taking a WELLA course may also give you continuous legal education credit.
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Can IAWL design or facilitate professional development training for my firm or organization?Yes. IAWL can design and facilitate tailored training for any firm or organization. For information on this option, kindly email us at info@africanwomeninlaw.com and copy training@africanwomenininlaw.com.
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How can individuals and institutions support WELLA?To donate to WELLA
Stay informed about upcoming WELLA trainings designed to empower women in law through expert-led sessions. Explore opportunities to grow, lead, and connect across Africa’s legal landscape.
An International Commercial and Investment Arbitration & Leadership and Wellness for Legal Professionals
With an interest in international commercial and investment arbitration and who also want to build on their leadership and wellness as legal professionals. The Arbitration part of the PD will cover two main topics that will expose participants to the essentials of international commercial and investment arbitration
Amandla! Class
At IAWL, we believe in innovative and women-centered approaches to developing leadership. We have flipped the traditional "Master Class" to the Amandla! Class, showing the power and agency of women to decide their professional leadership journeys.
Amandla!Classes are one hour courses featuring high-profile experts. A pre-read may be required.
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