The Law Council of Uganda has released an official notice clarifying which universities are accredited to teach law in the country.
This, according to a notification dated as of May 6th, 2025.
The publication comes as part of the Council’s efforts to eliminate confusion among prospective law students and ensure transparency in legal education standards.
According to the notice signed by George Omunyokol, Chairperson of the Committee on Legal Education and Training, 19 institutions have received official accreditation to offer law programs in Uganda.
Makerere University leads the list, followed by Kampala International University and Nkumba University. Other prominent institutions on the list include Uganda Christian University, Kabale University, Islamic University in Uganda, and Cavendish University Kampala.
The complete roster of accredited institutions spans both public and private universities located across different regions of the country, providing prospective law students with various options for their legal education.
“This publication serves to guide students who wish to pursue legal education in the country,” said a source close to the Law Council. “It ensures that students enroll in institutions whose law degrees will be recognized for admission to the bar course at the Law Development Centre.”
The Law Council, established under the Advocates Act, is mandated to regulate legal education and the legal profession in Uganda. Part of its responsibility includes setting and maintaining standards for law schools to ensure quality legal education.
Education experts have welcomed the clarification, noting that it comes at a crucial time when many students are making decisions about their university applications for the upcoming academic year.
The Council has advised prospective law students to verify this list before making enrollment decisions and cautioned against joining unaccredited institutions whose law degrees may not be recognized for professional practice in Uganda.
