Membership Benefits and applications
Monthly Speaker Meetings
SIHRG members gain free entrance to the Group’s meetings , where you can hear distinguished speakers from the human rights field. The Group’s speakers have included Sir Geoffrey Bindman, Clive Stafford Smith, Geoffrey Robertson QC, Phil Shiner, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Mansfield QC, Sharmi Chakrabarti, Professor Bill Bowring Many and many more. Speaker events often attract CPD accreditation for 1 hour. SEE OUR ARCHIVES PAGE FOR A FULL RUN DOWN OF SPEAKERS AT SIHRG MEETINGS
Participate in Campaigns, Research and Investigative Work
SIHRG members are encouraged to join our campaigns to protect human rights and to participate in the Group’s research and investigative work through the various working groups. SIHRG members also receive a 20% discount on fees for training events (also CPD accredited) held by the Group.
Discounts on Training Events
We are building our training programme and have held three successful UN human rights enforcement 4 CPD point sessions in London and Manchester and plan more ahead.
Invitations for missions and other opportunities in the human rights field
These are frequently circulated to the full membership and you can indicate your preferences by completing the opportunities form here.
Regular Newsletter
SIHRG members will receive a free regular newsletter, detailing the various events and activities of the different sub-groups.
Forum
We would like to stimulate a members' discussion FORUM. Do contact us if you are interested in setting of some discussions through this web site. We have the templates ready but just need some interested members prepared to put in the time. A forum could help you meet other Solicitors who are interested in international human rights issues, exchange ideas and share knowledge and experience with them.
Make a Difference
Your membership subscription will be used to help fund the Group’s research, training, investigative and advocacy work. Becoming a member also helps SIHRG to develop a stronger and more authoritative collective voice to speak out in support of human rights around the world. You can put forward ideas for future projects - for members you can use our online submission form CLICK HERE for an introduction an link to the form.
New feature - you can now apply online - please click here to go to our online form
New feature - you can RENEW online - please click here to go to our online form
You are kindly requested to use the standing order form for payment. Please download the form attached below
Or you can open the attachments below to download a new member application form or a renewal form. If you are having difficulties downloading the application forms try the following link and print a web version and adapt it if its in fact a renewal. Web version.Rules
Members agree to abide with the Rules of the SIHRG, available to read here
Rates
Subscription rates are set annually, and members will be invited to renew their membership at the beginning of each calendar year.
Standard membership (qualified Solicitors) £25
Trainee Solicitors £15
Associate members £15
Student member £10
Corporate membership:
Standard (law firms and institutions) £100
Firms with 15 partners or more £250
Associate membership is available to any individual interested in joining the SIHRG who is not a qualified Solicitor, trainee Solicitor or law student. If you are qualified, but not currently practising, please apply for standard membership.
Corporate members are entitled to one vote per organisation at the SIHRG’s meetings, 3 free places at each speaker meeting, and 3 discounted places at training events (or 5 free/discounted places for firms with 15 partners or more). Only one individual from a corporate member may serve on the SIHRG’s management committee at any one time. | 