Who we are

A groundbreaking initiative in the Brazilian legal sector, Instituto Mattos Filho seeks to promote the field of law and strengthen access to justice. It looks to make positive long-term social impacts that contribute to a freer, more diverse and more democratic society.

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Our projects

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Desafio de Acesso à Justiça (Access to Justice Challenge)

An annual award that encourages and recognizes initiatives that aim to increase access to justice, strengthen democracy and promote human rights in Brazil.

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Scholarships and mentoring

This program offers scholarships to law students, as well as mentoring by Mattos Filho’s partners and senior associates. It aims to bring greater diversity to the profile of professionals working in the Brazilian legal sector.

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Partnerships

Supporting institutions carrying out projects focused on promoting diversity and citizenship.

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Spreading knowledge of the law

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In collaboration with Brazilian NGO Politize!, we outline the rights and guarantees provided for by Article 5 of Brazil’s Federal Constitution.

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A project in partnership with the NGO Politize! that seeks to spread awareness of human rights throughout society in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

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An initiative in partnership with Civicus and Politize! that provides an accessible overview of Brazil’s tax system and analyzes how its structure affects inequality in Brazil.

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