Islamic University in Uganda IUIU Faculty of Law

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Faculty of law is among the seven faculties of the Islamic University in Uganda, established as a department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the main campus in September 2004. The faculty had 27 students at the time both in day and evening programs and currently, the total number of students in the three campuses (Mbale, Kabojja and Kampala) is 1,414. Where Mbale has 435,kampala campus,823 and female campus 153 which is a remarkable achievement. Initially, the faculty was housed by FASS for one year until August 2005 when it became a fully-fledged faculty with its own facilities. The mission of the faculty of law is aligned to that of the university by upholding the values of integrity, academic freedom and excellence, the search for truth, sharing knowledge and ideas as well as ensuring that we produce morally upright graduates.

The faculty undertakes the responsibility of educating lawyers in the theory of both common law and Islamic law (Shariah) to ensure that our graduates are not merely professionals but form an impact on the educated community in Africa. Faculty of law is among the seven faculties of the Islamic University in Uganda, established as a department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the main campus in September 2004. The faculty had 27 students at the time both in day and evening programs and currently, the total number of students in the three campuses (Mbale, Kabojja and Kampala) is 1,414. Where Mbale has 435,kampala campus,823 and female ampus 153 which is a remarkable achievement. Initially, the faculty was housed by FASS for one year until August 2005 when it became a fully-fledged faculty with its own buildings and facilities.

The mission of the faculty of law is aligned to that of the university by upholding the values of integrity, academic freedom and excellence, the search for truth, sharing knowledge and ideas as well as ensuring that we produce morally upright graduates. The faculty undertakes the responsibility of educating lawyers in the theory of both common law and Islamic law (Shariah) to ensure that our graduates are not merely professionals but form an impact on the educated community in Africa.

VISION

In line with the University’s vision, the Faculty of law strives to improve the human condition through the advancement of legal professionalism.

MISSION

The mission of the Faculty of Law is in line with the mission of the University, which is premised on functioing as a highly academic and cultural institution based on Islam and love for humanity. It aims at promoting and enhancing civilization and scientific influence of Islam and the physical world to produce well cultured, morally upright graduates of sound character equipped with useful skills and knowledge that are capable of participating positively in the development processes of their countries. The University’s mission threefold: Research and scholarship, teaching and learning and Service to the community and good governance. The Faculty of Law embraces the overall mission of the University, core values. The vision and mission of the Faculty of Law holds these values of integrity, academic freedom, academic excellence, discovery and search for truth, sharing knowledge in a learning environment, stewardship, dissemination of Islamic ideals, and service to the Ugandan community, East Africa, Africa and the world.

DEPARTMENTS

The following are the departments in this faculty

COMMON LAW

ISLAMIC LAW

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