About

Jordan's largest national not-for-profit legal aid organisation

About the Justice Center for Legal Aid


Established in 2008, JCLA is a Jordanian not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation registered with the Jordanian Societies Registry.  
Since 2008, JCLA has grown from one legal aid clinic in Amman to become the largest legal aid provider in Jordan, providing legal aid services at 21 clinics located across all 12 governorates.  Each month, JCLA assists approximately 375 beneficiaries through legal consultations, provides legal representation to approximately 150 beneficiaries across 200 cases, and reaches approximately 3600 vulnerable people through its awareness sessions.

Our Vision  

JCLA is committed to empowering all poor and vulnerable people in Jordan, with a view to realising a society where everyone has equal access to justice. 
 

Our Mission

JCLA provides poor and vulnerable people in Jordan with access to legal aid services, including legal consultations and legal representations. Through awareness sessions, JCLA informs the community about legal aid and the law. Through advocating for the enhancement of the Kingdom's legal aid system, JCLA strives to uphold the right of all to access justice in Jordan.

Our Values

Equality
We provide our services without discrimination. JCLA is an equal opportunity employer and recruits its team members on merit.
Respect
We strive to preserve the dignity of our beneficiaries.
Transparency
We maintain transparency in everything we do unless otherwise protected by client confidentiality.
Excellence
Our team works to the highest standard to provide quality services.
Integrity
Our sole motivation is the realisation of JCLA’s mission. We recognise that structured and ongoing monitoring helps us achieve that mission.
Professionalism
Our Code of Professional Conduct requires all team members to provide quality and efficient services, and to act in the best interest of our beneficiaries.
Independence
We are a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We deliver our services in collaboration with stakeholders that support our values and mission.
Commitment
We deliver our services diligently and with the best interests of our beneficiaries in mind.
Confidentiality
We recognise that confidentiality is our duty and that our respect of it enhances the confidence in our work.