CEELI seeks to enhance the independence, competence, and accountability of judges and to develop resources necessary for the transparent administration of justice.

CEELI gender specialists work with local reformers to address the lack of gender equality that hinders legal reform around the globe.

CEELI works to promote accountability and to increase awareness and implementation of international human rights standards, humanitarian law and international criminal justice.

CEELI helps law schools incor­porate interactive, practice-based, teaching techniques in their curricula through simulations, extern­ships, and live client clinics.

CEELI seeks to combat corruption and increase public trans­par­ency and accountability through public awareness, prevention and enforcement strategies.

By providing technical expertise on trial advocacy skills, law practice management, and substantive areas of the law, CEELI seeks to increase the professionalism of lawyers in transitional countries. CEELI also helps associations of legal professionals achieve sustainability.