There is a small documentation center in the office. The Centre is also trying to create a paralegal program. It was set up as an affiliate of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers based in Brussels. Mandate NADL's goal is to provide legal services and conduct campaigns against human rights violations. Structure NADL is a membership organization of approximately 6,000 lawyers, with 15 branches.
All office holders are volunteers.
The organization provides legal aid and brings public interest litigation. It has also conducted campaigns against the death penalty, illegal detention and banning of organizations. It publishes a newsletter. In 1984 it became autonomous, but under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice. It receives funding from the Ministry, but functions independently.