You'll work at a Lawyers firm situated in the middle of Negombo. The head Partner is also an acting magistrate in Negombo. The lawyers you will work alongside are very friendly and speak good English. The magistrate is often in the office also. The office is small but neat and professional with air conditioning, two main rooms and a staff of five local lawyers.
Although they speak Singhalese and Tamil in Sri Lanka, the official language of law is English. Most court hearings take place in English, as does all legal documentation. Much of your work in the office may involve proof reading and drawing on your native language skills.
You will become involved in the current cases and you will also have the chance to sit on the bench at local courts observing hearings and trials. There are three courts in Negombo - the Magistrates Court, the High Court and the District Court. The Magistrates Court is conducted in Sinhalese, but it is possible that you will work at both the District Court and the High Court (where murder trials take place) - both of which conduct the majority of their proceedings in English.These are both within 2 minutes walking distance of the office and situated practically right on the beach!
You'll work from approximately 08:30am to 4:00pm from Monday to Friday. Volunteers will live in Ja-Ela with all the other Travellers volunteers (doing teaching or conservation projects) and you will commute daily. Negombo is about 45 minutes from Ja-Ela.
Requirements for this project
No qualifications needed.
What's the costs?
Prices start from £945 / US$1,420 for 2 weeks, ranging to £1,795 / US$ 2,695 for 8 weeks. This will include:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Meeting you at the Airport
- Transfer to your accommodation
- Full pre-departure support
- Local in-country team support and backup
- 24-hr emergency support
Accommodation
Travellers has a traditional Sri Lankan house in Ja-Ela. It is spacious and comfortable, with a garden, several balconies, two lounge rooms and many bedrooms. You will most likely share a room with other Travellers volunteers. There is a TV and DVD player for evening entertainment, in the upstairs lounge area and with the latest DVD copies just a pound to buy locally, there is usually something to watch!
There is a local live-in chef at the Travellers house who will prepare your breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, throughout the week. We also have other staff at the house 24 hours a day for cleaning, assistance, security and comfort!
What to do next
Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!
If you’d like to apply for this project. Visit our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
It’s as easy as that.