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

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OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADMISSIONS FOR DIPLOMA AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS’ LAW COURSE FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR The Office of the Academic Registrar, Law Development Centre (LDC) invites applications from the general public for the following courses for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. DIPLOMA IN LAW OFFERED AT LDC KAMPALA CAMPUS Diploma in...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

The Law Development Centre (LDC) and the Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC) are considering a collaboration on publishing and distributing legal materials. This proposed alliance aims to eliminate duplication and ensure accuracy in publication of legal materials. The possible partnership was shared during a ULRC courtesy visit to LDC on Monday, Feb. 24, 2024. Dr....Read More

The Clinical Legal Education students from Kampala Campus took part in a Juvenile Session at Law Development Centre Court. They were welcomed by the Ag. Chief Magistrate, HW Timothy Lumunye and H/W Conrad Obol Oraya. In his address, HW Timothy emphasised LDC Court’s role as a teaching Court. The judicial officers talked to students about...Read More

  In a bid to expose our Clinical Legal Education (CLE) students to practical aspects of the law, the Lira CLE students visited APAC where there is an on-going High Court criminal session by Justice George Okello. The students had an opportunity to interact with the judge, state attorneys, prison officers and assessors. During the...Read More