Makerere University Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC)

University clinic · Kampala, Uganda

Verified on 20 July 2026

Established in 2012 at Makerere University School of Law, this public interest law clinic engages students in legal aid, prison visits and community outreach to provide free legal aid to indigent and vulnerable people.

Makerere University Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC) is a university law clinic based in Kampala, Uganda. Areas of work: human rights, women's rights, children and youth, criminal and prisoners' rights. Languages: English and Swahili.

Areas

• Human rights
• Women's rights
• Children & youth
• Criminal & prisoners' rights

Languages

English, Swahili

Other structures in Kampala

• ASF - Uganda Mission
• Avocats Sans Frontieres - Uganda (Kampala)
• Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI)
• Free Child Uganda
• Greenwatch
• Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF)
• Justice Centres Uganda (state legal aid)
• Justice Defenders
• Law Development Centre Legal Aid Clinic
• Lawyers Hand Africa

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