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 industry professional, here’s how you can contribute, learn, and grow with us
Memberships
Open Membership – Fashion Law Institute Africa (FLIAfrica)
The Fashion Law Institute Africa (FLIAfrica) offers open membership to individuals interested in the intersection of fashion, law, policy, and industry development across Africa.
Membership is open to professionals, creatives, policymakers, researchers, students, and industry stakeholders who share our mission of strengthening Africa’s fashion ecosystem through legal and policy innovation.
How to Apply
To apply for open membership, please submit the following:
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A current CV / résumé
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A brief cover letter outlining your interest in joining the Institute
Applications should be sent to:
ops@fashionlawinstitute.org
Fashion Legal Network
The Fashion Legal Network is a specialised professional network for legal practitioners working in fashion, creative, and cultural industries.
Access to the Fashion Legal Network is not open and is granted only to lawyers and legal professionals who have completed the Fashion Law Masterclass or other approved FLIAfrica legal training programmes.
The Network provides a collaborative space for:
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Legal professionals handling fashion and creative industry matters
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Case discussions and knowledge sharing
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Continuing professional development in fashion law
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Participation in the Fashion Legal Clinic and advisory initiatives
How to Access the African Fashion Legal Network
Participation in the Network is available by invitation following successful completion of the Fashion Law Masterclass for Legal Professionals and execution of the required membership documentation.
Internships & Volunteering
Gain hands-on experience or contribute your skills to support the work of the Fashion Law Institute Africa (FLIAfrica) across fashion law, policy, research, communications, and industry development. Interns and volunteers support our events, publications, legal clinics, client-facing initiatives, and outreach programmes, while gaining exposure to Africa’s fashion and creative industries.
The Pan-African Fashion Policy Fellowship
The Pan-African Fashion Policy Fellowship 2026 is a 9-month initiative of FLIAfrica designed to equip emerging professionals, researchers, and creatives with the skills, knowledge, and experience to shape Africa’s fashion ecosystem.
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:
- Journal of African Fashion Law, Policy and Innovation (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.