City firms to share international expertise with African lawyers.

The article reports on the preparation of the International Lawyers for Africa to give African lawyers a grounding in specialist skills for international lawyers. Launched in March 2006, it allows them to better advise on issues pertinent to developing countries, including debt relief and the environment, and to develop insights into the workings of international institutions, such as the World Bank. Placements in major law firms for candidates from African countries are also provided.