I am immensely pleased to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the entire community at the Law School of Tanzania (LST) as you navigate through the newly launched website. It is with a sense of pride and excitement that we unveil this platform which mirrors the training rigor, professional commitment, and vibrant ethos that our institution embodies. This website serves not only as a repository of essential information but is a reflection of our enduring quest for legal excellence. It is meticulously designed to provide an insightful glimpse into the array of training programs, distinguished staff, and the exemplary achievements of our students and alumni.

The LST is located at Ubungo Municipal Council in Dar es Salaam Region. The LST is by statute, the only practical legal training School for law graduates aspiring to become legal practitioners in private practice or public service in Mainland Tanzania. The School was established by Act No. 5 of 2007, Cap. 425 of the Laws of Tanzania which came into force on 2^nd May 2007. The establishment of the School was a crucial milestone towards the improvement of practical skills for aspiring lawyers in the country. Before its establishment, aspiring legal practitioners were trained on practical skills through the internship program then run by the Attorney General’s Chambers. Later on, some Universities adopted the Externship system to impart practical skills to aspiring lawyers. These hitherto systems are the ones that are now replaced by the Practical Legal Training Programme run by the Law School of Tanzania which is under the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs.

The School is managed by the School's Governing Board, whose members are appointed in accordance with its enabling Act. The daily activities of the school are overseen by the principal, who also serves as the School's chief executive officer and accounting officer, with the assistance of two deputies.

Since its establishment, the School has envisioned to be a centre of excellence in the provision of practical legal training in Africa. This is undertaken through provision of quality practical legal training, continuing education, research and consultancy services. The school offers Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and basic technician certificate course in paralegal work (NTA Level 4) with plans for NTA Level 5 and NTA Level 6 underway. The School continues to provide Consultancy Services, as well as applied legal researches, short courses and Seminars as part of the Continuing Legal Education. The School commits to continue providing quality practical legal skills and services based on market demand and the requirements of the legal profession both nationally and internationally.

We invite you to explore our website and discover the myriad opportunities that the Law School of Tanzania offers. Your journey through our digital portal will, we hope, lead to more enduring engagements whether you are a prospective student, a legal professional, or a member of the global academic community.

Thank you for your interest in the Law School of Tanzania. We look forward to welcoming you to our illustrious community and embarking on a shared journey of legal exploration and excellence.

Prof. Sist J. Mramba

Principal

The Law School of Tanzania