Title: What must a petition include?
Course: Inter-American Human Rights System - 2nd. Edition > Section: Petition and Case System

Is it necessary to have a lawyer?

It is not necessary to have a lawyer's assistance when filing a petition. For instance, when dealing with cases that are complex because they involve incidents that take place over a long period of time or involve large groups of people or communities, it may be useful to be assisted by a person or organization that is familiar with the system and who can advise on strategic aspects of the case.