This is a list of accredited institutions offering law courses in Uganda, as of October 2014. Uganda’s legal education system is anchored on the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, usually lasting four years, offered at universities. After obtaining an LLB, graduates who wish to practice law must proceed to the Law Development Centre (LDC) for a Diploma in Legal Practice, which qualifies them to join the Ugandan Bar.
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Accredited Law Schools in Uganda
| No. | School | Affiliation | Courses | Private/Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makerere University School of Law | Makerere University | LLB, LLM & LLD | Public |
| 2 | Bishop Stuart University, Faculty of Law | Bishop Stuart University | LLB | Private |
| 3 | International University of East Africa, Faculty of Law | IUEA | LLB | Private |
| 4 | Gulu University, Faculty of Law | Gulu University | LLB | Public |
| 5 | Cavendish University Uganda, Faculty of Law | Cavendish University Uganda | LLB & LLM | Private |
| 6 | Islamic University in Uganda, Faculty of Law | Islamic University in Uganda | LLB & LLM | Private |
| 7 | Kampala International University, Faculty of Law | Kampala International University | LLB | Private |
| 8 | Kampala University, Faculty of Law | Kampala University | LLB | Private |
| 9 | Nkumba University, School of Law | Nkumba University | LLB & BCJ (Bachelor of Criminal Justice) | Private |
| 10 | Uganda Christian University, Faculty of Law | Uganda Christian University | LLB | Private |
| 11 | Uganda Pentecostal University, Faculty of Law | Uganda Pentecostal University | LLB | Private |
| 12 | Law Development Centre (LDC) | Independent | Diploma in Legal Practice, Diploma in Law & Diploma in Human Rights | Public |
| 13 | St. Augustine International University, Faculty of Law | St. Augustine International University | LLB | Private |
Key Notes
- Makerere University hosts the oldest and most prestigious law school in Uganda, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law.
- The Law Development Centre (LDC) is the only institution in Uganda mandated to offer the Diploma in Legal Practice, which is compulsory for admission to the Bar.
- Several private universities have emerged to expand access to legal education, though accreditation and quality assurance remain closely monitored by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
✅ In summary: Uganda has a mix of public and private universities offering law degrees, but only the Law Development Centre (LDC) can provide the professional training necessary for legal practice.
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