Vision
To be a leading center of legal education and research in Africa, committed to justice, the rule of law, and the advancement of legal knowledge for societal transformation.

Mission
To provide high quality legal education and training, promote justice and human rights, and produce graduates equipped to lead in legal practice, public service, academia, and community development across Africa and beyond.

Core Values

• Justice - Upholding fairness, equality, and the rule of law.
• Integrity - Promoting honesty, ethical conduct, and accountability.
• Excellence - Striving for academic and professional distinction.
• Public Service - Commitment to legal advocacy and community responsibility.
• Critical Thinking - Encouraging independent reasoning and analysis.
• Equity - Promoting inclusive access to legal education and justice.
• Global Competence - Preparing graduates for both local and international legal practice.

Available Courses & Programs

• Diploma in Law
• Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies
• Bachelor of Laws
• Master of Laws
• Master of Arts in Legal Studies
• Master of Legal Practice
• Doctor of Philosophy in Law
• Master of (All Subjects)
• Doctor of (All Subjects)
• Post Doctoral Courses (All Subjects)
• Post Doctoral Fellowship (Project Based)

Departments

• Department of Public Law
• Department of Private Law
• Department of International Law and Human Rights
• Department of Commercial and Corporate Law
• Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Law
• Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Department of Legal Research and Jurisprudence
• Department of Law and Development Studies

Research Focus Areas

• Constitutional Law and Governance
• Human Rights and Transitional Justice
• International Law and Regional Integration
• Gender, Law, and Social Justice
• Legal Technology and Access to Justice
• Environmental Law and Climate Justice
• Indigenous and Customary Law
• Land Law and Natural Resources Management
• Business and Investment Law in Africa
• Legal Education Reform and Policy

Community Engagement

• Free legal aid and legal literacy clinics for underserved communities
• Partnerships with NGOs, courts, and government institutions
• Street law programs in secondary schools
• Public legal education forums and advocacy campaigns
• Moot court competitions, debates, and student-led legal projects
• Legal internship and mentorship programs in rural and urban settings

Why Study With Us?

• Experienced Faculty: Blend of academics, legal practitioners, judges, and human rights experts.
• Strong Ethical Foundation: Training rooted in justice, integrity, and human dignity.
• Hands-on Learning: Practical exposure through legal aid clinics, moot courts, and field placements.
• Regional Relevance: Courses designed around Africa’s socio-legal realities and emerging legal issues.
• Global Outlook: Opportunities for exchange programs, international law studies, and global moot court competitions.
• Leadership Development: Cultivating the next generation of legal thinkers, policymakers, and reformers.