School of Law
Overview:
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.
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.
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.
To provide quality legal education, conduct impactful research, and offer free legal aid to marginalized groups, fostering justice and human rights.
Core Values:
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Commitment to human rights and justice
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Excellence in legal education and research
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Community engagement and service
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Collaboration and innovation
Affiliated Programs:
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Member of the Consortium of Ethiopian Law Schools
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Founding member of the Ethiopian Network of Free Legal Aid Service Providers
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Participant in the Ethiopian Network of Academics on Forced Displacement
Undergraduate Program:
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LLB (Bachelor of Laws): 137 students (115 regular, 22 weekend), featuring externships and a national exit exam.
Graduate Programs:
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LL.M in Economic & Mining Law
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LL.M in Human Rights Law (68 students)
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PhD in Law and Development (8 students)
Admission Requirements:
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Undergraduate (LLB): Minimum CGPA 3.0 (male) or 2.75 (female), entrance exam (30%), and grade 12 national exam score (20%).
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Graduate (LL.M/PhD): First degree in law (LL.B) for LL.M; advanced requirements for PhD.
Staff Profile:
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Academic Rank
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Female
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Male
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Total
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Assistant Lecturer
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1
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1
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2
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Lecturer
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0
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11
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11
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Total (National)
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1
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12
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13
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Adjunct Staff
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-
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5 (High-profile professors and associate professors)
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Contacts:
Dean, School of Law
Dean: Mr. Dawit Gobena Maja (LLB, LLM in Human Rights Law)
Email: dawitgobenameja2006@gmail.com
Phone: +251916311450
Address: Block 123, Bule Hora University, P.O.Box 144, Ethiopia.
Dean: Mr. Dawit Gobena Maja (LLB, LLM in Human Rights Law)
Email: dawitgobenameja2006@gmail.com
Phone: +251916311450
Address: Block 123, Bule Hora University, P.O.Box 144, Ethiopia.