Today, the Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru, J., Senior Resident Judge, Mukono High Court Circuit, gave a lecture to our Bar Course students about handling criminal appeals in the High Court. Below is his presentation: Overview The incidence of appeal. Exclusion and restriction of the right. The Scope of appeals to the Court. Identification of grounds...Read More
At the Silver Jubilee of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), the Law Development Centre recognised a distinguished group of jurists, leaders, academics and practitioners whose vision and service have shaped the Clinic from inception to its current national footprint. From the Bench, Chief Justice (Emeritus) Justice Benjamin Odoki was honoured for championing the establishment of...Read More
On October 28, 2025, a six-member delegation from the Law Development Centre (LDC), Uganda, visited the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. The delegation was led by Hon. Justice Christopher Madrama Izama, Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda and Chairperson of the LDC Management Committee. The other Committee members include: Prof. Ronald...Read More
Today, we are here to celebrate Twenty-five years of the Legal Aid Clinic: Twenty-five years of advancing access to Justice through Legal Aid and Clinical Legal Education (CLE). This initiative has shaped both the careers and lives of many legal practitioners that have gone through the Law Development Centre (LDC), in particular Legal Aid Clinic...Read More
Today, we celebrate twenty-five (25) years of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) a home-grown innovation that has linked learning to service and brought justice within reach for the indigent and vulnerable, while moulding future advocates equipped for practice. What LAC adds to Law Development Centre (LDC)? LAC holds deep significance not only for the justice...Read More
The Law Council invites applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice for the academic year 2026. For details, please read the communication above.Read More
The Chief Justice of Uganda, the Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, has confirmed that he will grace the celebration of 25 years of Law Development Centre (LDC) Legal Aid Clinic’s work. In his remarks, the Chief Justice said he was honoured to be invited as Chief Guest for the Clinic’s 25-year celebrations and confirmed his...Read More
The Director, Law Development Centre (LDC), Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira, and the Head of the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation, Dr. Katja Kerschbaumer, have signed an MoU for a short-term project which will be implemented in September and October, 2025. The project focuses on equipping Bar Course students with practical skills and enhancing access to justice for the...Read More
By Bena Nekesa Leadership at the Law Development Centre (LDC) is not just a title. It is a journey of service, resilience and sacrifice. Three guild presidents from LDC Kampala, Lira and Mbarara campuses briefly share some experiences. Take a look at snapshots of John Vianny Ayebare, Alex Wavamunno and Mutesasira Experito Mpologoma, whose commitment...Read More
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