School of Law
Welcome to the School of Law
Background
The School of Law at Bule Hora University, established in 2014 as a department and upgraded to a school in 2017, is committed to delivering quality legal education, conducting problem-solving research, and providing free legal aid to vulnerable communities.
With 13 full-time and five high-profile adjunct staff, the school actively engages in national and international collaborations, including partnerships with Ethiopian law schools, the Consortium of Ethiopian Law Schools, and humanitarian organizations like UNHCR.
It operates five legal aid centers in West Guji Zone and is establishing a Human Rights and Peace Studies research center. Despite its young age, the school demonstrates strong growth, offering undergraduate (LLB), postgraduate (LL.M in Economic & Mining Law and Human Rights Law), and PhD (Law and Development) programs, with a total of 213 students.
Vision
To become a leading School of Law in East Africa by 2040, excelling in legal education, research, and community service.
Mission
To provide quality legal education, conduct impactful research, and offer free legal aid to marginalized groups, fostering justice and human rights.
Core Values
- Member of the Consortium of Ethiopian Law Schools
- Founding member of the Ethiopian Network of Free Legal Aid Service Providers
- Participant in the Ethiopian Network of Academics on Forced Displacement
- Commitment to human rights and justice
- Excellence in legal education and research
- Community engagement and service
- Collaboration and innovation
Affiliated Programs
The School of Law provides academic programs designed to strengthen legal knowledge, professional skills, research capacity, and justice-oriented services.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- LL.M in Economic & Mining Law
- LL.M in Human Rights Law
- PhD in Law and Development
Undergraduate Programs
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
Masters Programs
- LL.M in Economic and Mining Law
- LL.M in Human Rights Law
PhD Programs
- PhD in Law and Development