Launch of the publication “The Practice of Law in Latin America: In Search of an Agenda, Volume 2” (Spanish-language publication)

In an effort to continue to expand the perspective on the role of attorneys in the region in regard to access to justice and to contribute to the development of public policies designed to eliminate the barriers to access that persist in some countries, JSCA presents the publication “The Practice of Law in Latin America: … Read more

Eleven teams to participate in the V and VI National Procedure Law Seedbed Competition

The first round will be held on August 5. Eleven teams from various Chilean universities will participate in the first round of the V and VI National Procedure Law Seedbed Competitions on Thursday, August 5.  The main objective of the competition, which is organized by the Justice Studies Center of the Americas, the Universidad Diego … Read more

Applications are now being accepted for the V and VI National Undergraduate Student Competition “Procedure Law Seedbeds”

Interested students may register through June 15. Applications are now being accepted from Chilean law students who wish to participate in the V and VI National Competition “Procedure Law Seedbeds.” The initiative is organized by the Universidad Diego Portales Law School Procedure Law Department (Chile), the Chilean Procedure Law Researchers Network and the Justice Studies … Read more

International Call for Applications for the position of Executive Director (2022-2025)

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), www.cejamericas.org, an international organization created by the inter-American system to support justice system transformation processes throughout the region, announces this International Call for Applications for the Position of Executive Director of the institution for the period 2022-2025. The Executive Director is responsible for directing the Center’s areas, … Read more

JSCA to hold virtual seminar to launch the study “The practice of law in Latin America: In search of an agenda.”

The activity will be broadcast via JSCA’s YouTube Channel. The virtual seminar “The practice of law in Latin America: In search of an agenda” will be held next Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The presentation will focus on the results of the research that the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) conducted in five countries … Read more

OCCA presented its fourth thematic report, which focuses on conflict in the healthcare sector in Latin America.

In the context of the project “Improving Access to Civil Justice in Latin America” with the support of Global Affairs Canada (GAC)  The Observatory on Civil Conflict and Access to Justice (OCCA) -created by the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA)– presented the results of its fourth thematic report, “Civil conflict and barriers to … Read more

Interview with Leonel González: “When the people participate in a trial as members of the jury, their negative perception of justice changes.”

In a conversation with Chaco TV Digital, JSCA’s Training Director noted the impact that the passage of the province’s law allowing trial by jury in civil matters will have on Argentina and Latin America. The passage of the law allowing trial by jury for civil matters  in Argentina’s El Chaco province beginning this year* has … Read more

Germany’s Foreign Ministry announces digital event on the state of justice and security in Central America

On November 5, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Foreign Relations will hold a digital event to present the project “Promoting the Rule of Law in the Northern Triangle.” The purpose of the event is to analyze and raise the profile of challenges in the area of justice and security in the Northern Triangle of Central America, … Read more

[NEW DATES] V Inter-American Training Program on Civil Justice Reform

Due to the global health crisis, we have modified the calendar for this course in order to provide safe learning conditions and better educational opportunities to program participants. The first phase will be held using digital platforms that ensure that instructor and students will be able to maintain close contact. The intermediate phase, which is … Read more