Join Us

Be part of Africa’s fashion law movement.

We’re building the legal and policy backbone of the African fashion industry — and there’s a place for you. Whether you’re a student, lawyer, fashion entrepreneur, researcher, or creative, here’s how you can contribute, learn, and grow with us

Memberships

Become a registered member of the Fashion Law Institute. Our members get:

  • Access to exclusive legal resources
  • Invitations to members-only masterclasses and events
  • Priority registration for conferences and trainings

Recognition in our Member Directory
 Who can apply: Fashion founders, legal professionals, students, and academics
 How to join: Membership form opens [Quarterly] | Annual fee applies

Internships

Gain hands-on experience in fashion law, research, policy, and communications. Interns support our events, publications, client work, and outreach.

Who can apply: Law students (200L and above), recent graduates, or early-career professionals

Duration: 3–6 months (remote or hybrid)

Openings: 2 cycles per year – March & September

Volunteer

Opportunities

Lend your time and skills to support our work. Volunteers help with event logistics, content creation, legal clinics, digital design, and research.

Who can apply: Anyone passionate about fashion, law, or development

Time commitment: Flexible (event-based or project-based)

Fellowships

Our fellowships support emerging voices working on fashion law, IP, sustainability, and creative policy. Fellows work on original research, public projects, or legal innovation ideas with support from our network.

Who can apply: Early to mid-career professionals or academics with a clear project focus

Fellowship cycles: Once a year | Includes stipend, mentorship & publication opportunities

Contributor Guidelines

Are you passionate about fashion law, intellectual property, sustainability, or policy within Africa’s creative industries? At the Fashion Law Institute, we’re building a platform that reflects African realities, voices, and legal futures. We welcome contributions from lawyers, academics, students, creatives, and professionals working at the intersection of fashion, law, and African development.

What You Can Submit

We are accepting high-quality, original contributions for our:

  • Fashion Law Journal (peer-reviewed)
  • FLI Blog (educational & thought leadership)
  • Policy & Research Hub (briefs, white papers)

Focus Areas

  • Fashion Law & Intellectual Property in Africa
    Legal cases, regulatory gaps, regional comparisons, enforcement issues.
  • Cultural Heritage, Identity & Sustainability
    Indigenous knowledge, traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), GI protections, circular fashion.
  • Creative Business & Regulation
    Fashion startups, export compliance, tech and e-commerce law, or trade law related to Africa.
  • Women, Youth & Inclusion in Fashion Governance
    Inclusive legal frameworks, gender policy, DEI in the creative economy.
  • Fashion Politics & Power Structures

Colonial legacies in global fashion, race and representation, cultural appropriation vs. appreciation, gender and labor politics, garment worker rights, and legal activism in the fashion ecosystem.

Interested?

Email hello@thefashionlawinstitute.org or fill out our Form to get started.