Who We Are – Legal Clinic Myanmar

Who We Are: Legal Clinic Myanmar (LCM)

Legal Clinic Myanmar (LCM) is a legal and rights-based organization founded in 2011. Our primary objective is to empower citizens with knowledge of their legal and human rights, ensuring that everyone—particularly marginalized and vulnerable populations — can claim and protect these rights. We are dedicated to promoting the rule of law and fostering a culture where justice, equality, and human dignity are respected and upheld.

Since 2021, there are very limited legal aid organizations and pro-bono lawyers in Myanmar, creating a significant gap in legal aid services and access to justice. The legal aid organizations continue to face serious challenges, including limited funding and persistent safety and security risks. Despite these obstacles, the need for legal support among vulnerable communities has become even more urgent, as many people struggle to survive and seek justice. In response, LCM remains steadfast in its commitment to expand and sustain its work, ensuring that legal aid and remedies are accessible even in the most difficult circumstances. Our dedication to justice is unwavering.

Our Commitments

LCM is committed to promoting justice, human rights, and the rule of law in Myanmar. We dedicate ourselves to providing accessible legal aid, empowering communities through education, and advocating for the protection of vulnerable populations. Our work is guided by principles of fairness, transparency, accountability, a survivor-centered approach and respect for human dignity, ensuring that women, children, persons with disabilities (PWD), the poor and all individuals—especially marginalized groups—can claim and exercise their rights effectively.

Our Objectives

Human Rights

Educate citizens on their rights and available legal remedies.

Raise Legal Awareness

Educate citizens on their rights and available legal remedies.

Strengthening Access to Justice

Support those who have experienced leagal rights violations

Our Guiding Principles: Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

Every citizen's legal rights are secured through the enforcement of the Rule of Law.

Our Mission

Promoting the Rule of Law and inspiring citizens to claim human rights.

Our Values

Justice and Equality
Rule of Law
Non-Discrimination
Human Rights and Democracy
Transparency and Accountability
Inclusion of Vulnerable Minority Groups

Achievement and Awards

Justice Defender Award (2022)

The Most Impactful Team Award (2022)

Local Human Rights Tulip Award (2024)

LCM achieves its objectives through a combination of legal aid, education, research, advocacy, paralegal empowerment and community engagement. We provide direct support to individuals, build the capacity of communities and legal professionals, and raise public awareness of rights and legal remedies. By conducting evidence-based research, engaging with policymakers, and forming strategic partnerships, we work to strengthen access to justice, protect human rights, and promote the rule of law across Myanmar.

Our People: Leadership and Team

Founded by 11 passionate young lawyers, LCM’s dynamic team now includes advocates, pleaders, retired prosecutors, and community paralegals across Myanmar. Guided by the philosophy that “justice must be accessible to everyone,” we ensure legal support reaches those most in need. Notably, LCM is a women-led organization, with 70% of our team being women, holding key roles in decision-making, management, and advocacy. Our Executive, Program, Legal Aid, Administration & Procurement, Finance and Account, HR, Audit, Training and Research departments collaborate to advance our mission.

N Hkawn Din

Deputy Director & Advocate

Joining LCM as a founding member in August 2011, N Hkawn Din plays a crucial role as Deputy Director. With a deep understanding of legal and political systems, she supports the overall management and operational excellence of LCM’s programs across Myanmar.

Daw Hla Hla Yee

Director & Advocate

A founding member of LCM since August 2011, Daw Hla Hla Yee brings extensive experience in human rights law and advocacy. As Director, she oversees the organization’s strategic direction and ensures our mission of promoting the rule of law and human rights is upheld.

Ja Seng Mai

Training Manager & Advocate

A founding member of LCM since August 2011, Ja Seng Mai leads the Training Department. Her passion for empowering communities ensures that LCM’s legal education and paralegal training programs are effective in raising awareness and building capacity for justice from the ground up.

LCM Departments and Teams

Training and Research Department

Develops and delivers legal education and paralegal training programs to build capacity for professionals.

Legal Aid Department

Provides direct legal aid services, including consultation, and representation to those in need.

Program Management Department

Manages the implementation and coordination of all LCM’s projects and activities.

Finance and Account Department

Oversees the organization’s financial management, budgeting, and accountability.

Audit Department

Conducts internal audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with policies.

Human Resources Department

Manages human resources and supports staff to ensure a productive and positive work environment.

Administration and Procurement Department

Manages all administrative operations and procurement to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.

Our Partners and Donors

Partnership is crucial to our work. Our activities are primarily funded by generous local and international donations. We are deeply grateful for ongoing support from