Eligible Persons:

• Income below UGX 500,000 per month
• Unemployed persons
• Women and children
• Persons with disabilities
• Elderly persons (60+ years)
• Refugees
• Persons facing death penalty
• Persons charged with serious offenses

Cases Covered:

• Criminal cases (serious offenses)
• Civil cases (land, family, employment)
• Human rights violations
• Land disputes
• Domestic violence
• Child custody/maintenance

Step 1: Visit Legal Aid Clinic

• Located at ULS Secretariat
• Or visit partner clinics
• Regional offices available

Step 2: Intake Interview

• Explain your case
• Provide personal information
• Financial assessment done
• Means test conducted

Step 3: Document Submission

• National ID or birth certificate
• Proof of income (or lack thereof)
• Case documents (charge sheet, summons, etc.)
• Land titles or tenancy agreements (if land case)
• Marriage certificate (if family case)

Step 4: Assessment

• Merits of case assessed
• Means test confirms eligibility
• Case allocated to lawyer

Step 5: Representation

• Lawyer assigned
• Case handled free of charge
• Regular updates provided

1. Legal Advice

• Free legal consultation
• Rights information
• Procedure guidance
• Document review

2. Legal Representation

• Court representation
• Document preparation
• Case management
• Negotiation with opposing parties

3. Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Mediation services
• Conciliation
• Out-of-court settlement

4. Legal Education

• Community legal awareness
• Know-your-rights campaigns
• Radio legal talk shows
• School outreach programs

5. Paralegal Services

• Community paralegals
• Mobile legal clinics
• Remote areas coverage

For Criminal Cases:

• Charge sheet or police notice
• Witness information
• Bail documents (if any)
• Previous court documents

For Civil Cases:

• Contract or agreement
• Correspondence
• Evidence (photos, documents)
• Land documents (if applicable)

For Family Cases:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificates of children
• Proof of income
• School fees reports

Justice Centres Uganda

• Provides legal aid in multiple regions
• Paralegal training
• Community outreach

FIDA Uganda

• Focus on women rights
• Family law matters
• Property rights

LAP (Legal Aid Project)

• Prison outreach
• Capital cases
• Long-term prisoners

Case 1: Land Dispute Resolution

A widow in Eastern Uganda was facing eviction from her matrimonial home. ULS legal aid helped her assert her rights under the Succession Law. The matter was settled through mediation, and she retained her home.

Case 2: Wrongful Dismissal

A worker was unfairly terminated without pay. Legal aid intervened, and the employer paid compensation including terminal benefits.

Case 3: Child Custody

A mother was denied access to her children after separation. Legal aid helped file for custody and access rights. The court granted joint custody.

Kampala Main Office

Legal Aid Project

Plot 5A, Acacia Avenue

P.O. Box 426, Kampala

Tel: +256 41 434 2424

Email: legalaid@uls.or.ug

Gulu Regional Office

Northern Uganda Regional Office

P.O.Box 896 – Gulu (Awach Road)

Plot No.3

Tel: +256 471 432896

Email: gulu@uls.or.ug

Mbale Regional Office

Eastern Uganda Regional Office

Tel: +256 41 434 2424

Email: legalaid@uls.or.ug

Mbarara Regional Office

Western Uganda Regional Office

Plot No. 12 Rwebikona Rd

Tel: +256 382 280 603

Email: mbarara@uls.or.ug

Arua Regional Office

West Nile Regional Office

Plot No. 1A Adumini Rd

Tel: +256 372 280540

Email: arua@uls.or.ug

Jinja Regional Office

Eastern Region Office

Plot No. 9/11, Mian Street

Nathan Chambers

P.O. Box 2098, Jinja

Tel: +256 43 121 038

Email: jinja@uls.or.ug

Fort Portal Regional Office

Tooro Region Office

P.O. Box 831 Fort Portal

Plot No. 52/54 Kiboga Rd

Tel: +256 483 423 023

Email: kabarole@uls.or.ug

Lira Regional Office

Lango Region Office

Tel: +256 41 434 2424

Email: legalaid@uls.or.ug

Luzira Clinic

Legal Aid Project

P.O. Box 426

Tel: +256 44 342 424

Email: luzira@uls.or.ug

Masindi Clinic

Legal Aid Project

Plot no.1 Ssebagala Road

P.O Box 59, Masindi

Tel: +256 465 423 199

Email: masindi@uls.or.ug

Kabale Clinic

Legal Aid Project

Plot 32, Mbarara Rd.

P.O. Box 679, Kabale

Tel: +256 48 626 352

Email: kabala@uls.or.ug

Soroti Clinic

Legal Aid Project

Plot No. 14 Opolot Ogelle Rd.

Tel: +256 352 280 436

Email: soroti@uls.or.ug