National University of Lesotho (NUL) under the Faculty of Law and Law Society of Lesotho (LSL) have entered into a landmark partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening legal education, professional training, and research in August 2025.
This historic collaboration reflects a shared vision to produce a new generation of legal professionals who are both academically qualified and professionally equipped to address legal challenges at national, regional, and global levels.
The agreement sets the stage for a series of joint initiatives designed to build the capacity of both law students and legal practitioners. Key areas of collaboration include the development of practical examinations for aspiring advocates, attorneys, conveyancers as well as the introduction of continuing legal education programs.
These efforts are designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and the practical realities of legal practice.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the NUL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Isaac Fajana, hailed the agreement as a significant step forward. “This MoU is a testament to our shared commitment to excellence,” he stated.
“The National University of Lesotho has always been dedicated to producing high-caliber graduates, and this partnership with the Law Society of Lesotho will strengthen our ability to deliver a legal education that is not only academically rigorous but also professionally relevant.”
NUL Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kananelo Mosito emphasized the practical benefits of the collaboration. “By working hand-in-hand with the Law Society, we can align our curriculum with the real-world demands of legal practice,” he explained.
Professor Mosito emphasised that the duty of the University is to educate and produce lawyers, while Law Society train lawyers already in the practice and workplace.
Echoing these sentiments, the President of the Law Society of Lesotho, Advocate Lintle Tuke, highlighted the partnership’s importance for the future of the profession.
“This partnership represents a milestone in our efforts to ensure that every legal practitioner in Lesotho meets the highest professional standards,” he noted.
Advocate Tuke said the joint initiatives, particularly the development of practical examinations, will provide a robust and fair assessment of an individual’s readiness for the bar. He further said the continuing legal education programs will be vital for LSL members to stay current with legal developments, maintaining a dynamic and competent legal fraternity.
Under the MoU, both institutions have committed to coordinating their activities through working plans, periodic reviews, and designated representatives to oversee implementation. They have also pledged to uphold mutual trust, safeguard intellectual property, and ensure fairness in all collaborative projects.
The MoU will automatically renew annually, providing a long-term framework for cooperation while allowing either party to withdraw with due notice if necessary. Both parties hailed the agreement as a milestone in aligning legal education with professional realities, and a key step toward strengthening the country’s justice sector.
