Research Assistant job at Law Development Centre ( LDC )
  • Uganda

  • FULL_TIME
  • 9 days ago

Research Assistant job at Law Development Centre ( LDC )



Title: Research Assistant job at Law Development Centre ( LDC )


Research Assistant

2026-05-22T13:25:24+00:00


Law Development Centre ( LDC )

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FULL_TIME




Kampala

Kampala

00256

Uganda



Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Legal, Civil & Government, Communications & Writing


UGX



MONTH



2026-06-05T17:00:00+00:00



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Job Purpose:


To conduct legal research, analyse laws, statutes & regulations and prepare legal documents.


Qualifications and Experience


1. Bachelor of Laws-LLB (Hon) degree.


2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre


3. At least one (1) year experience in a similar role in a Government or reputable private organisation.


Key Competencies



  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.

  • ICT and digital literacy.

  • Interpersonal relationship skills.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Data analysis skills.

  • Attention to detail.


  • To compile and edit content for Law Reports for Uganda.
  • To prepare periodicals, bulletins digests or other written material concerned with legal and related matters.
  • Prepare monthly case transcripts.
  • Prepare weekly case/legal alerts.
  • Peruse, edit and compile amendments to the existing Acts with the mother Act for easy reference.
  • To prepare legal opinions on any Bill presented to LDC for legal advice.
  • To assist in the preparation of reprints of Acts of Parliament in accordance with any law for the time being in force.
  • To assist the Law Reform Commission in the performance of its functions.
  • To undertake research into any branch of the law.
  • Participate in seminars and conferences on legal matters and problems.
  • Collect, compile, analyse and abstract statistical information on legal and related matters.
  • To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • ICT and digital literacy.
  • Interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Data analysis skills.
  • Attention to detail.

  • Bachelor of Laws-LLB (Hon) degree.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre


associate degree



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Vacancy title:
Research Assistant


[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Legal, Civil & Government, Communications & Writing]


Jobs at:
Law Development Centre ( LDC )


Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 5 2026


Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala


Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed





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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:


To conduct legal research, analyse laws, statutes & regulations and prepare legal documents.


Qualifications and Experience


1. Bachelor of Laws-LLB (Hon) degree.


2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre


3. At least one (1) year experience in a similar role in a Government or reputable private organisation.


Key Competencies



  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.

  • ICT and digital literacy.

  • Interpersonal relationship skills.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Data analysis skills.

  • Attention to detail.



Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 12


Level of Education: associate degree



Job application procedure:

Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed and up to date CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and any other supporting documents, day time telephone contacts and addresses of two referees (including the current employer where applicable) to:


The Secretary / Head Human Resource and Administration,


Law Development Centre,


P. O. Box 7117, Kampala;


Applications clearly stating the position applied for should be hand delivered to the LDC reception at Kampala, Mbarara, Lira or Mbale campus, or soft copy 


Deadline: Friday 05th June, 2026 by 5:00pm


Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted






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