Vice President for Training, Exchange and Development

General Plans:
1. ALSA International Legal Training and Workshop
2. Revise sponsor prospectus for AILTW as found in the 2014 proposal of the 1st AILTW.
3. Expansion of STEP.
1. Update the STEP guidelines to address the concern of all ALSA members.
2. Brainstorm on possible solutions for the challenges that come with the expansion of STEP with NC
TED Officers.
3. Establish potential partnerships with international organisations.
4. Update ICG manual
5. Establish guidelines for local Training Workshop to be facilitated by local chapters.
6. Update local STEP guidelines for the use of local chapters.
AILTW Philippines 2015 Proposal

Tentative dates for 2nd AILTW: 4 June 2015 to 11 June 2015

Period of Planning is from October 2014 to May 2015.
10 September 2014 to 15 October 2014: Distribution of AILTW OC Applications to Law Schools through
ALSA Philippines and the student councils.
** Updates shall be given to the GCM about the progress of AILTW. During the second GCM, Options A, B
and C shall be given to the GCM to vote on.
* 25 October 2014: First meeting of ALL OCs. Delegation of work to respective committees and
brainstorming.
* The VP of TED as director shall require mandatory weekly updates of the progress of each committee.
* November 2014: All letters for speakers and solicitations must be distributed by the respective
committees. All concerns shall be addressed in the meeting that shall be held every two weeks of the
month.
* December 2014: Contacting all potential partners and sponsors.
* January 2015: Update and contact all potential partners and sponsors.
* February 2015: Launch the AILTW 2015 Facebook (though the 2014 AILTW Facebook page) and release of
the topics and timeline of AILTW 2015. Registration shall open.
* March 2015 to April 2015: All dealings with the hotel must be concluded.
* March 2015: Constant update of the AILTW Facebook Group.
* April 2015: Training of Caretakers/Ambassadors. If the OC need to travel to other regions of the
Philippines, they shall be required to conduct training where the ambassadors shall come from.
* May 2015: Last minute and minor details on the hotel, registration, transportation and food shall be
addressed.
* End of May 2015 or first week of June 2015: Duration of AILTW 2015.
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The duration for planning is eight (8) months before execution of AILTW.
Main Theme: Asian Economic Integration (subject to change)
Sub-theme 1: ASEAN Economic Community

ASEAN seeks to create an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 31 December 2015; although it has
come a long way toward meeting this milestone, it is likely to fall short of its own targets by the
deadline.

Overall, the AEC Scorecard shows that since 2008 ASEAN has made slow but steady progress (68% by
2011) in reaching AEC targets.

Even if reform proceeds apace, the real test for the AEC will lie in the years beyondin trade
facilitation, liberalisation of services, investment, labor mobility, competition policy, regional trade
agreements, and compliance, among others.

[Source: http://www.adb.org/publications/asian-economic-integration-monitor-october-2013]
Sub-theme 2: Trade Facilitation in the Asian Region

Trade facilitation is important to ensure equal access to the potential benefits of trade and regional
integration.

The open framework would bring efficiency gains for non-members future negotiations and augment
resources through special and differential treatment for more challenged states.

Over the long run, preferential regional trade facilitation measuresas with free trade agreements in
generalshould be multi-lateralised on a de facto basis to reduce the administrative burden.

[Source: http://www.adb.org/publications/asian-economic-integration-monitor-october-2013]
Challenge: How will the ASEAN Economic Integration affect trade in the region, and how will municipal laws
play a role in determining sustainable trade practices? (Open to amendment)
Where: Manila
We have decided to hold the 2015 AILTW in Manila. Manila is the capital of the Philippines and is located in
the island of Luzon. The accommodations that we are currently choosing from are either in The Fort, Taguig
City, Makati City or Ortigas. We have narrowed our options to said places due to its relatively near location
from the airport. Both The Fort and Makati are also two of the most expat friendly places in the island since
they are within the Central Business District. Another reason why we have chosen the place is its proximity
to all necessary resources such as shopping areas, hospitals, highways, food establishments, and
contemporary places of art and culture.
Length of the Study Trip: 7 to 8 days
Seven to eight days is the standard number mentioned in the LT&W Guidelines. The first and last day are
usually free days for the delegates to meet their fellow participants and to bid them farewell respectively.
Four (4) to five (5) days will be allotted to the bulk of workshops, training and seminars. The last workshop
day will either be policy-making through Model United Nations or Arbitration whichever is necessary. The

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delegates will receive certificates of participation at the end of their programme. When: Mid of May 2015
or First week of June 2015
Number of Participants: Depends
The maximum number of participants for AILTW is one hundred (100) according to the book of guidelines
but the minimum number was not stated. We are thinking of keeping the minimum number to thirty or forty
since it was the number of participants for the first AILTW held in Jakarta, Indonesia last year.
Proposed Registration Fee: $ 250 to $350 USD (Max)
Potential places of accommodation:
1. Seda Hotel BGC
a. The Seda hotel collection offers a new experience in hospitality urban lifestyle hotels.
Each property under the Seda brand fuses contemporary design with the local vibe to create
an inviting place where relaxation, play, and work can mix. Thus, while every hotel displays
Seda's trademark style and service, each has a distinct personality all its own. Seda is the
Filipino word for "silk", a lustrous yet strong fabric that perfectly represents our
commitment to providing a seamless hotel experience. It is operated by AyalaLand Hotels
and Resorts Corporation (AHRC)and offers comfort, value, and refreshing simplicity that
are in line with AyalaLand's best-in-class product and service standards.
http://www.sedahotels.com/
2. F1 Hotel Manila
a. F1 Hotel Manila is the first hotel to open at the dynamic Bonifacio Global City in Metro
Manila. This distinction is synonymous to upscale accommodation and the highest standards
of services, facilities and amenities to its distinguished clientele. Centrally located within
walking distance to corporate offices, shopping centers, upscale boutique shops, recreational
facilities and an internationally renowned medical institution, F1 Hotel puts you at the center
of where the action is whether for business or pleasure and is a major hub and meeting place
within the ever expanding Bonifacio Global City. It is a short drive to domestic &
international airports and transit terminals, the Makati CBD, the Ortigas CBD, as well as
major cities in the metropolis. http://f1hotelmanila.com/
3. The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences
a. Travelers seeking solace in the arms of the arts will find paradise in The Picasso a
convergence of stylish design, engaging artworks, and unconventional hospitality located in
the heart of a busy metropolis. With one hundred thirty six rooms, two of which are
luxurious lofts, The Picasso stands out not just for its design but also for its spacious
accommodations. Inspired by a creative genius, The Picasso is where vintage meets novelty,
where a hotel experience is transformed into an affair with the arts. This is The Picasso
Boutique
Serviced
Residences,
where
art
and
passion
live.
http://www.picassomakati.com/home/
4. One Pacific Serviced Apartments
5. One Greenbelt Hotel
6. The Loft Residences Fort
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7. Grand Hamptons Fort

8. Hotel Celeste Makati
9. BSA Twin Towers Ortigas
10. Y2 Residence Hotel Makati
11. Richmonde Hotel Ortigas
12. Privato Hotel Ortigas
13. The Bayleaf Intramuros
14. Hotel Benilde
Other Venues to consider:
1. CCP Silangan Hall
2. Casa Real Taguig
Tentative Programme:
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome Dinner

Buffet-style at one of the gastro pubs in the area.

Alternatively, if the accommodation is at the hotel, the hotel will be used for the welcome dinner.

Mixer for the ice breaker.

Cocktails will be served only. Alcohol will be reserved for the last night if the delegates are not
restricted by cultural and religious practices to drink.

Subject to changes of the organizing committee.

Day 2: English Training (Venue: School or hotel)

English Proficiency Workshop in the morning (2 hours)

Lunch time

Art of Persuasion: Making Better Arguments (2 hours)

Public Speaking Workshop (2 hours)

Dinner in the area and then free time follows.

During free time, delegates are normally given until 10 pm to roam the area. They are
advised to leave and head back to the hotel with their caretaker/ambassador; however, if they
still want to stay outside, they may go back to the hotel on their own as long as they
communicate their whereabouts with the OC.

Day 3:

ADB Seminar on Economic Integration in ADB Main Office in Ortigas in the morning 8 to 12 noon
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Travel to Makati and then lunch

Department of Trade and Industry Lecture

Intellectual Property: Law, Status in Economic Integration etc.

Alternatively, ADR will start on this day. It will start with the basics such as definition of terms and
eventually how conflict arises.

Dinner and free time

Day 4:

Strict 8 am to 5 pm schedule

9 am to 12 noon Continuation of the ADR the previous day. It shall move on to Mediation and then
move on to Negotiaton.

12 noon to 12:45 pm lunch at venue. Packed lunch for the delegates.

1 pm to 3 pm ADR that will focus on Arbitration.

3 pm to 5 pm - Contract drafting and mock adr procedure.

6 pm to 7: 30 pm - Dinner. Lawyers talk. What to expect in the workplace? Expanding legal

landscape from national to the international.

7: 30 pm onwards - Free time

Day 5: Venue hotel or school or PICC

Strict 8 am to 5 pm schedule

8 am to 12 noon Policy formation with facilitators regarding economic integration in Asia. Please
note that the paper will be ratified by everyone in the afternoon. Copies of the following shall be
given to the Asian Development Bank and to the Department of Trade and Industry for reference
should they need them to be.

12 to 1245 pm lunch

1 pm to 5 pm Presentation to panel, inquiry, and ratification.

Free time

Day 6: Taal Heritage Town and one beach in Batangas (Matabungkay, Lemery or Laiya)
Day 7: Free Day and Farewell Party in the evening. After party in some club.
Day 8: Last Day

Checkout of delegates

Shuttle to airports and/or other hotels for extended stay.

Organising Committee

Director
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Events and Programme (3 People)

Hotel & Food (5 people)

Transportation (2 people)

Ambassador/Caretakers (15)

Creative Committee (5 people)

Academics (4 People)

Finance (1)

Deputy Director

Logistics (4 people)

Sponsorships (5 people)

Registration Committee (3 people)

Facilitators From Academic Committee. Need to be really exemplary individuals.

Caretakers 10 to 15 (plus other OC will be caretakers also)
Awards to be given in AILTW:

Best Participant

Best Memorial and or Policy Group

Certificates of Participation to each delegate

Other topics to consider for Legal Training and Workshop:

1. The Art of Persuading a Judge
2. Making Your Case: How to Make Effective and Cohesive Pleadings
3. What to Expect when Employed
Duties and Responsibilities of the Organising Committee:
1. Director
The Vice President of Training, Exchange and Development shall be the director of AILTW.
He/she is mandated to update the Governing Council of the status of AILTW and the
preparations done by his/her organising committee. The director shall update the facebook page
as often as possible for the purpose of disseminating information about the event.
The VP of TED as director shall be mandated to reply to any inquiries regarding the event in a
swiftly manner. He or she shall delegate the assigned tasks to the proper division of his/her
organising committee and all decisions will be coursed through the director for approval. In line
with the responsibility of delegation, the VP of TED as director shall call a meeting with his/her
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organising committee whenever he or she sees fit for regular updates regarding the status of the
organising committees work.
The VP of TED as director shall set an agenda for its regular meetings with the organising
committee. In cooperation with his/her deputy director, the VP of TED as director shall ensure
the performance of its organising committee and shall send reports to the International Board of
the progress of their programmes for AILTW.
The VP of TED as director shall represent the organisation to the public, key stakeholders and
business partners together with his/her deputy director.
The VP of TED as director shall serve as a mentor, coach and guide to the organising committee
together with the deputy director.
The VP of TED as director shall oversee the finance book of the AILTW Finance head. No funds
shall be released without the approval of the VP of TED in his/her capacity as director of AILTW
and the finance head.
The VP of TED as director shall send thank you notes/emails are to be sent to all sponsors and
exhibitors after the conclusion of AILTW. It shall be signed by the VP of TED as director, Finance
Head and President of ALSA International.
The VP of TED as director shall present certificates of participation to the delegates upon
conclusion of the programme and plaques of appreciation to the speakers of AILTW after
conclusion of every session.

2. Deputy Director
The purpose of this role is to support the VP of Training, Exchange and Development in the
planning and implementation of the programmes under AILTW. She or he shall have full,
delegated authority to act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence. Unlike the VP of TED, the
deputy director shall be primarily in charge of forming the academic programme of AILTW,
subject to the approval of majority of the organising committee present in its regular meeting as
called for by the director or in a special meeting requested by the deputy director.
The Deputy director shall be ensure that the agenda for the meeting is met and shall ensure the
performance of the academic committee during the months of planning and especially during
the course of AILTW.
The Deputy director shall represent the organisation to the public, key stakeholders and business
partners together with his/her deputy director.
The Deputy director shall serve as a mentor, coach and guide to the organising committee
together with the deputy director.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshop.

3. Finance Head
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 The Finance head shall be mandated to keep a record of expenses by the organising committee
in a record book which can be viewed by the VP of TED as director whenever he or she requests
to view it.
The Finance head shall prepare a financial report to be passed by the VP of TED as director to the
International Board every month regarding the expenses or projected expenses of the organising
committee in relation to AILTW.
The Finance head shall open a bank account where the delegates will deposit the respective
registration fees for AILTW.
He or she shall be the signatory together with the VP of TED for the release of money of AILTW.
The approval should come from both the VP of Training, Exchange and Development as director
and the finance head before any monetary amount shall be released.
The Finance head is obligated to check and trace the deposits and withdrawals from the bank
account. Any change of amount shall be reported to the organising committee in its regular
meeting or in a special meeting requested by the finance head.
The Finance head shall keep all receipts and make a copy of the said receipts to be uploaded in
the dropbox account immediately after it is given to him/her for the purpose of accountability
and transparency. The receipts will be given to the International Board and will be included in
the report given to the GCM after AILTW has concluded.
The Finance head shall oversee the progress of the sponsorships committee.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshops finance.

4. Sponsorships
The sponsorships committee shall be composed of five (5) to seven (7) members. One person
shall be appointed as head of the committee.
Generate sponsorships to financially support all matters related to AILTW.
Conceptualise all sponsorship materials as needed. This includes the Sponsorship and Exhibitor
Packet for the annual AILTW, different sponsorship levels and packages, organisation profile and
the sponsorship fact sheet, benefits to the sponsors and all matters that can aid in garnering
sponsorship partners for AILTW. The VP of TED as director, deputy director, finance head and
sponsorships head shall review all conference packets and the fact sheet before it is distributed.
Contact past sponsors, prospective companies and individuals that have potential interest in
supporting AILTW through a professional solicitation process (personalized letter, email, and
call).
Solicit target groups in several media fashions as personalized emails, email notifications and
letters, email broadcasts, facebook posting, mailers and phone calls. All written solicitation
should include AILTW logo and/or letterhead. Email broadcasts and facebook postings are to be
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sent through the official Facebook page of AILTW. All communications should be in a
professional manner.
All solicitations should be focused on generating monies for sponsorship and exhibiting at annual
AILTW, all printed material to be distributed in AILTW, advertising in ICG publications, on the
website page of ALSA specifically focusing on AILTW and on the Facebook page of AILTW.
Records should be kept on all communications, solicitations and monies generated for all the
sponsorship programs. Records of sponsorships obtained should be categorised by the type of
donation (cash or in-kind), date received, and calculated throughout the year. Conference
donation records should be forwarded to the VP of TED, Deputy Director and Finance Head prior
to the conference and following. All sponsorship records should be included in each quarterly
report.
Thank you notes/emails are to be sent to all sponsors and exhibitors after the conclusion of
AILTW. It shall be signed by the VP of TED as director, Finance Head and President of ALSA
International. The contents shall be made by the sponsorship committee subject to the revision
and approval of the Deputy director. Rewrite the letter each year to ensure it is not duplicated.
The Sponsorships committee shall make a report about its progress in the regular meetings
scheduled by the VP of TED as director or in meetings specially requested by the finance head.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshops sponsorships.

5. Academic Committee
The academic committee shall be composed of four (4) people subject to the supervision of the
Deputy Director of AILTW. One person shall be appointed as head of the academic committee.
The academic committee shall formulate the academic programme of AILTW as outlined above.
They shall fine tune the above suggested line up and will communicate the suggested changes to
the deputy director. The deputy director shall then communicate to the VP of TED as director of
AILTW his or her remarks.
The academic committee shall report its revised academic programme outline in the regular
meeting scheduled by the VP of TED as director or in a special meeting requested by the Deputy
Director.
Upon approval of the academic programme, the academic committee shall be tasked to
communicate with several individuals, government institutions, international organisations, and
law firms as potential speakers of the suggested programme line-up. It will be their primary duty
to secure the presence of the speakers and to coordinate with them regarding the schedule of
their respective seminars.
The academic committee shall serve as a bridge between the organising committee and the
potential speakers and lecturers. They shall communicate with them in a professional manner.
The communications shall be through email, personal appearance of through call in the potential

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speakers office. They must be equipped with the necessary materials of ALSA and AILTW should
the potential speaker ask the background of the organisation is.
The academic committee shall communicate with the hotel head, transportation head, and /or
food committee head should the potential speaker need special arrangements regarding any of
the following.
The academic committee shall oversee the policy formation and Model United Nations or mock
Arbitration Tribunal. They shall be required to find speakers who are knowledgeable in these
field to serve as Chief arbitrator for both.
They shall choose the top five best participants of the whole event.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshops academic programme.

6. Logistics
The logistics committee shall be composed of four people who will be respective heads of their
sub-committees. A logistics manager shall be appointed. The logistics committee shall be directly
under the VP of TED as director of AILTW.
The Logistics Manager will be required to document important changes in operating procedures.
These shall be reported directly to the VP of TED as director. The logistics manager is tasked to
regularly update the director on the progresses of the hotel, food, transportation and events
sub-committees.
The Logistics Manager together with the other sub-committee heads shall give a detailed report
to the organising committee in its regular meetings scheduled by the VP of TED as director or in a
meeting requested by him.
The Logistics Manager shall keep a record of all of the expenses of the sub-committee head. The
receipts shall be surrendered to the finance head for purposes of transparency and
accountability to the International Board and the Governing Council.
The Logistics Manager shall be tasked to troubleshoot any conflicts between his sub-committee
heads.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshops logistic concerns.

A. Events and Programme Officer

The events and programme officer shall be responsible for the following: a. opening
dinner; b. day trip for delegates; c. farewell dinner; and d. after party (optional and
separate from costs)
The events and programme officer shall consider several themes for the opening and
farewell dinner subject to the approval of the organising committee. Once approved,
he or she shall conceptualise and coordinate with the hotel and food committee
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where the venues opening and farewell dinner will be. Likewise, the events and
programme head shall communicate with the transportation committee head should
transport be needed for the participants.
The events and programme officers challenge is to minimise cost while giving the
delegates the best and most unforgettable time of their life. He or she shall be
culturally sensitive to the prohibitions set for each of the delegates as well due to
cultural practice, religious practice or ideology.
The events and programme officer shall prepare the cost for both of the opening and
farewell dinner. He or she shall consider options that will be cheap but still of good
quality for the experience of the delegates.
The events and programme officer shall be in charge of finding options for the Day
trip. A suggested trail is mentioned above but the head may choose to include other
options and shall be discussed in the regular meeting scheduled by the VP of TED as
director.
In lieu of the above provision, the events and programme officer shall coordinate
with the food and transportation committee respectively and will abide by certain
guidelines (halal guidelines) should they be necessary.
The events and programme officer shall keep a record of all the expenses under his
or her committee. It shall be surrendered by the logistics manager to the finance
head for purposes of transparency and accountability to the International Board and
the Governing Council.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA
International Legal Training and Workshops events and programme.

B. Hotel and Food

The hotel and food committee shall be tasked to make a list of potential hotels
around Taguig, Manila, Makati, or Ortigas for the committee to consider.
It will be the task of the hotel to coordinate with the hotels around the metro AILTW
can be given a special student rate inclusive of breakfast for the duration of the
whole event.
The sub-committee shall consider options that are close to the venues of the
seminars and law firms to be visited by the delegates. They shall also consider the
security of the delegates once they are in the Philippines for one week.
The hotel and food sub-committee shall be sensitive of the different cultural
practices of the delegates and shall reflect in the degree of hospitality they will
render to them.

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 The hotel and food committee shall coordinate with the events and programme head
regarding the opening and farewell dinner should it be in the same hotel or in a
different hotel or venue.
Food is a primary concern for the delegates. The food committee shall be in charge of
finding options that are halal, vegetarian, or subject to the preference of the
delegates and shall be sensitive to their personal and/or religious practices.
The hotel and food head shall keep a record of all the expenses under his or her
committee. It shall be surrendered by the logistics manager to the finance head for
purposes of transparency and accountability to the International Board and the
Governing Council.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA
International Legal Training and Workshops hotel and food.

C. Transportation
The transportation officer shall be mandated to find transportation options for the
delegates. It will be his or her primary concern to minimise the cost of transportation
without depriving the security and comfort of the delegates.
The transportation officer shall make a proposal for travel within Metro Manila and
also to the venue of the Day trip option. He or she shall coordinate with the Academic
Committee, Hotel, Events and Programme, and the Registration Committee.
The transportation officer shall keep a record of all the expenses under his or her
committee. It shall be surrendered by the logistics manager to the finance head for
purposes of transparency and accountability to the International Board and the
Governing Council.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA
International Legal Training and Workshops transportation.

D. Ambassador/Caretaker
The ambassador/caretaker head also known as Chief Liaison Officer shall be in charge
of recruiting fifteen (15) able individuals to care for delegates for the duration of
AILTW.
He or she shall disseminate information to the different law schools through their
respective students councils about AILTW and the recruitment process for the
potential caretakers. In connection to coordinating with the different student
councils, he or she shall properly screen the potential ambassadors/caretakers
together with VP of TED as director, Deputy Director, and the Logistics Manager.
The Chief Liaison Officer shall me responsible for training the potential candidates
once accepted together with the VP of TED as director, Deputy Director and Logistics
Manager. He or she shall orient the potential ambassadors/caretakers of their
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respective responsibilities for the week, their rotation, and the prohibitions in dealing
with the delegates.
He or she shall orient them of the degree of professionalism required of the
ambassadors/caretakers. All problems regarding the delegates shall be
communicated to the Chief Liaison Officer who shall then communicate the issues to
the Director and Deputy Director.
He or she shall coordinate with the Hotel and Food head, and the Transportation
head for any special arrangements required by the delegates.
He or she shall be the primary contact of the delegates with regard to whom the
delegates ambassador will be. He or she shall be the bridge between the
ambassador/caretaker and the delegates before the actual AILTW.
The number of caretakers/ambassador shall be twenty (20) but not fewer than ten
(10). All other organising committee shall be ambassador/caretaker should the
number be fewer than fifteen (15).
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA
International Legal Training and Workshops caretakers.

7. Creatives Committee
The Creatives Committee shall be directly under the supervision of the Director of AILTW.
The Creatives Committee shall have one head who shall report all progress of materials and
published output to the VP of TED as director of AILTW.
Under the Creatives Committee, the following shall be produced:
Program Manual
Tarpaulin for Opening and Farewell Dinner
Tarpaulin for Academic Events
Calling Cards
Invitation
Standard template for ALL letters to be sent in relation to AILTW.
Certificates of Participation
ID Cards of delegates
Other printed and web-published materials for AILTW.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshop.

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8. Registration Committee
The Registration Committee shall be in charge of all matters pertaining to the registration of
the delegates.
They shall follow the registration form of annual ALSA events and shall communicate the
progress to the organising committee every meeting as required by the Director.
The Registration Committee shall welcome the delegates upon their arrival in the hotel and
shall check the names, discrepancies (in cooperation with the finance head) of each delegate.
Any discrepancy in wiring fees shall be communicated to the finance head as soon as
possible.
The Registration Committee shall give the materials and the hotel key upon registration of
the delegate.
Other duties as requested by the VP of TED as director in relation to ALSA International Legal
Training and Workshop.

Student Trainee Exchange Programme

B. Background

Student Trainee Exchange Programme will serve as a facilitator of international internship

opportunities for ALSA members in law firms, companies, and organisations mainly throughout
Asia. It serves as a catalyst for ALSA members who want to begin training for their careers
therefore the STEP programme is an essential part for the formation of the student. According to
Article 5a of the ALSA Constitution, ALSA has a purpose to understand and to appreciate the
diversity and share the ideals of law in society through exchange and communication among Asian
law students but, STEP today has not reached its optimum performance since its founding through
the adoption from MoU of ALSA-ELSA.
The Student Trainee Exchange Programme (STEP) makes it possible for law students and young
lawyers to gain working experience. STEP Internships are an outstanding opportunity to gain
practical legal experience and to expose themselves to different employer and career cultures.
Currently established STEP internships last for three months.
C. Methodology
In order to assess the challenges and areas of improvement of STEP, the VP for TED together with
his/her directors shall:
1. Hold meetings with the NC TED Officers and carefully examine the reports of each TED
Officer.
2. From the reports, successful programmes will be examined together with programmes that
have a difficulty in establishing or expanding STEP in their respective countries.
3. The STEP programme and guidelines will be updated, amended or revised in order to
address the successes and challenges of the previous STEP programmes.
C. Timeline
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September to October 2014:

Update STEP Guidelines and formulate partnership proposal for potential partners.
Update Potential STEP Partners list through the help of TED officers from various National

Chapters.
Complete editing of the STEP Guidelines together with VP of TED and ICG Director.
The Updated STEP guidelines shall be shown to the TED Officers for comments and updates
during the meetings.
The aim of the STEP Director is to include all of the concerns and design a program that will
address the challenges of STEP.
Once the guidelines are approved by the TED Officers during the TED Meeting, it shall be sent to
the International Board and the GCM shall be updated accordingly in the mandatory monthly
meetings.
Check if there are students who applied for the existing internship programme of STEP.

November 2014 until end of the directorship:

* The STEP Director shall distribute the partnership proposal to the different potential partners

through the TED network of officers.

* The VP of TED will then communicate and correspond with the potential partners regarding the
benefits of the partnerships with ALSA.
* The Director of STEP shall play an active role in the planning process of AILTW through online
meetings with the director. He or she shall brainstorm with the VP of TED in regard to the themes
that AILTW may use as well as how the legal training and workshop cater to the needs of ALL
members of ALSA. (Current theme is still subject to change)
April 2015:
* The Director of STEP shall communicate with the alumni who has been part of the internship

programme of STEP. He or she shall what experiences the alumni had and how STEP can
improve its programme for future officers and directors to ponder on.
June 2015:
* The Director shall be required to attend AILTW as representative of ALSA International.

International Careers Guide

A. Background
International Careers Guide will serve as the guidance for all the members of ALSA in gaining
international experiences through working abroad as envisioned in Article 5a of the Constitution of
ALSA. It serves to focus on the vision of ALSA of a promising future of Asia and law students in
Asia.
Taking into consideration that Training, Exchange and Development has a wide scope of
programmes, a director is essential to achieve all programmes of Training, Exchange and
Development. The main concern of the ICG Director is to produce a high quality product that will
entice members to consider internships, exchange, and training abroad. ICG needs a handler who
focuses on what the members want to read and need in achieving internship opportunities.
B. Timeline for ICG
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September to October 2014:

Coordinate with the VP of TED and STEP Director regarding the update of guidelines and

formulate partnership proposal for potential partners, in his or her case, potential cross-continent
partners
Complete editing of the STEP Guidelines together with VP of TED and STEP Director.
Formulate a plan on how to update and improve the ICG Manual.
Present the updated ICG plans to the NC TED Officers in order to address the challenges
regarding this area.
November 2014 until end of the directorship:
* The ICG Director shall distribute the partnership proposal to the different potential partners

through the TED network of officers.

* The VP of TED will then communicate and correspond with the potential partners regarding the

benefits of the partnerships with ALSA.

* The Director of STEP shall play an active role in the planning process of AILTW through online

meetings with the director. He or she shall brainstorm with the VP of TED in regard to the themes
that AILTW may use as well as how the legal training and workshop cater to the needs of ALL
members of ALSA. (Current theme is still subject to change)
April 2015:
* The ICG Manual must be jumpstarted at this point.
* The ICG Director shall communicate with the alumni directly or through the STEP Director and

ask for a short article on their experience in their internship.

May 2015:
* The ICG Director shall edit the articles of sent to him or her by the alumni. It will then be passed
to the VP of TED for final edit. After which, it shall be remanded back to the ICG Director for
layout.
June 2015:
* The Director shall be required to attend AILTW as representative of ALSA International.

July 2015:
* The ICG Director shall commence with the layout of the profile book and shall be distributed

before ALSA Forum Hong Kong.

Other TED Programmes to be discussed with the TED Officers and to be discussed with the
GCM in the next and succeeding GCMs.
I. Local Training and Workshop
A. Establishment of local Training and Workshop
The purpose of establishing a local Training and Workshop that shall be mandatory for local
chapters to do is to target skills that will aid the student in his or her years in university and also to
aid him in his or her working environment after satisfying the requirements of his or her course.
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B. Challenges of local Training and Workshop

As discussed by the previous VP for Training, Exchange and Development, one of the challenges
that come with establishing a Legal Training and Workshop is the varying courses of students of
ALSA in their respective universities.
The omission of the word Legal for local Training and Workshop is to give more elbow room to
the local chapters in making their programmes for the training and workshop. The important aspect
of the training and workshop must focus on skills training and development that will aid the student
in his or her university years and for his or her eventual presence in the work place.
C. Possible programs for local Training and Workshop
1. Communication Skills
a. English Grammar update
b. Grammar proficiency tests
2. The Art of Persuasion
a. How to make better arguments
b. Techniques on how to appear more confident in a crowd
3. Public Speaking Workshop
4. Moot Court training

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