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About the School of Law

The UCU School of Law is headed by the Dean Dr. Peter Davis Mutesasira who is vested with the overall supervisory administrative functions of the faculty. The Dean is assisted by two Associate Deans i.e., Ms. Mirriam Achieng for Main Campus and Ms. Rebecca E.S. Gomes Namirimu for Kampala campus.

Moots

The School of Law has a well built moot culture, with students participating in a number of moot court competitions on the national, regional and global scene. Our students have competed at the prestigious UFWP, JESSUP Moot Court competition that takes place annually in the United States. Other moots include the IHL Moot, CEHURD among others. We have won a number of these moots and more to be won.

Join the School of Law

We are honoured that you are considering joining the School of Law. Our admissions process is designed to be straight forward and accessible, ensuring that all prospective students have the opportunity to join our vibrant community.

WHY UCU

Train to be a lawyer who knows the law and serves justice.

For over 20 years, UCU School of Law has prepared lawyers who are well-grounded in character and ready for practice. Our students compete and win at national, regional the UFWP moots which we won recently and international level, including the Jessup International Law Moot Court in Washington DC. You learn to argue real cases before you graduate.Moreso,through clinical legal education and free legal aid clinics, you serve real clients under the guidance of practicing lawyers.We train lawyers who are morally well-grounded, apply the law to social challenges and put integrity first.
Study at Mukono or Kampala Campus, with Diploma and LL.B pathways and postgraduate options.

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UCU Triumphs as Overall Champions of the Inaugural National Inter-University Equal Opportunities Moot Court Competition 2026

Uganda Christian University (UCU) has once again cemented its position as a powerhouse of legal education in East Africa, emerging as the Overall Winner of the Inaugural National Inter-University Access to Justice, Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Moot Court Competition 2026 UCU Law Students with the supreme justices Held under the theme “Advancing Equality, Dignity and...
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UNWANTED WITNESS PRIVACY MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2026 (5TH EDITION)

Uganda Christian University is now a two-time champion in UWP, becoming the first team in history to successfully defend its title. UCU Law Students carrying the UWP emblem This competition has national and regional rounds. The national rounds in Uganda were held on 25th September 2026 at Uganda Christian University between Kampala International University, Uganda...
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UCU School of Law Crowned Champions of Inaugural Intellectual Property Moot Competition

On 24 April 2026, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Law made history by emerging as champions of the 1st Intellectual Property Law Moot Competition, held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre and organised by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, with co-sponsorship from MMAKS Advocates. Out of 11 universities that submitted memorials, UCU progressed...
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Explore the School of Law

Undergraduate Degree

We offer the traditional undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Laws

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Postgraduate Degree

We offer a number of postgraduate degrees including Master of Laws

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Diploma in Law

We have recently introduced a new course, the Diploma of Law and students can apply to enrol in the course

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International Humanitarian Law

We are growing our practice on the International and Humanitarian Law. We have a blog that is dedicated to this program

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The John Sentamu Institute (Page Coming Soon)

The John Sentamu Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an institution within the School of Law that offers training on human rights issues

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Clinical Legal Education (Page Coming Soon)

Our Students engage in Clinical Legal Education (CLE) programs where they give back to the community from their training and offer free legal services under the guidance of the School of Law.

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