The functions and duties of the Legal Office are summed up as follows:

1. Litigation:

Legal Unit is involved in the management of cases on behalf of the University before Courts in liaison with the University external lawyers. The duties include preparation of briefs, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing and preparation of updates to the management. The Legal Unit is also mandated to render legal services to the University through the Student Disciplinary Committee & Staff Disciplinary Committee of the Appointments Board. This entails drafting of charges for students violating the Regulations governing the conduct and discipline of students and staff violating the Regulations governing the Staff Code of Conduct and Terms of Service among others. In the entire litigation process, the legal Unit offers the requisite legal advice.

2. Collaborations

The Legal Office is actively involved in formulation and guidance on the preparation of documents such as Memorandum of Understanding and Collaboration Agreements. The officers ensure that the document meets the threshold required for execution.

3. Drafting legal documents, Contracts andAgreements

This is a broad area that involves several types of contracts and agreements between Kyambogo University and other private/public entities. Preparation of these contractual agreements is based entirely on the facts i.e., need and nature of business/tenancy. The agreements are in a wide range that involves Commercial Agreements that include Leasing of University space and other Leases that consist of Tenancy Agreements.

4. Legal advice

The Legal Unit is under a duty to offer wise guidance and sound legal counsel to the University, vital in the day-to-day running of activities. Various consumers include University’s Council, management, administration and academic divisions, students and staff.