Legal aid clinic bridges justice, education
The University of Namibia Legal Aid Clinic (Unam LAC) plays a dual role in Namibia’s justice system, providing free legal assistance to vulnerable communities
National
2026-08-122026-08-12By Hilma Nalupe
The University of Namibia Legal Aid Clinic (Unam LAC) plays a dual role in Namibia’s justice system, providing free legal assistance to vulnerable communities while giving final-year law students practical experience.
Established in 2006 and headed by Professor Sam Amoo, the legal clinic was created to complement academic legal training with hands-on experience while assisting people who cannot afford private legal representation.
Former justice minister Yvonne Dausab, the executive dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Management and Law and supervising legal practitioners at the Unam Legal Aid Clinic, said the clinic was established to help address the unequal access to justice experienced by many Namibians.
“The clinic seeks to address the fracture of unequal access to justice within Namibia’s legal system. Many marginalised and disadvantaged individuals face significant obstacles when seeking legal assistance, largely because they cannot afford private legal representation and advice,” Dausab said. The legal clinic is coordinated by Dausab and her colleague Samuel Edegware and assesses potential matters according to financial need, educational value for students and potential community impact.
