Ideas that shape public life.
A dedicated academic home within Kabarak University School of Law for postgraduate study, research and institutional engagement around governance, leadership, ethics, justice and African public life.
Shaping how Africa governs, leads and serves.
Study. Research. Conversation. Leadership.
Five postgraduate pathways. One intellectual home.
Explore advanced study in judicial science and dispute resolution. Programme-specific details are available in the Programmes tab.
A space for ideas that shape public life.
The African Centre for Governance, Leadership & Ethics exists to advance effective governance, ethical leadership and the rule of law in Africa. It brings postgraduate teaching, research and institutional engagement into one shared academic home.
Rather than operating as a single programme, the Centre creates space for distinct areas of study to develop within a wider intellectual community. Its work connects academic inquiry with professional practice and institutional conversations.
ACGLE is part of Kabarak University School of Law and its wider environment of specialist centres, academic partners and legal publishing platforms.
Learning beyond the classroom
Structured learning, research and professional engagement help connect academic ideas with real institutional challenges.
An expanding academic home
The Centre's wider ecosystem can support programmes, faculty, research, partnerships, events and alumni engagement.
Learn
Postgraduate education connected to justice and public life.
Research
Scholarship on governance, ethics and institutional practice.
Convene
Conversation among academics, practitioners and institutions.
Lead
Responsible leadership informed by scholarship and ethical practice.
Find your pathway.
Five postgraduate pathways across judicial science and dispute resolution. Select Explore Programme to reveal the available programme information.
Master of Laws (LLM) in Judicial Science
Advanced postgraduate study in adjudication, judicial ethics and constitutional governance.
Programme overview
- Nine taught modules.
- Compulsory Research Thesis.
- Modular, blended delivery.
- A monthly teaching block is described in the source material as Thursday to Saturday on the last weekend of the month.
Intended for judicial officers, legal practitioners, scholars and other professionals working at the intersection of justice and public life.
Admissions: Confirm current entry requirements, fees and application dates with the Postgraduate Law Programmes office.
Enquire about this programme →Executive Master of Laws (LLM) in Judicial Science
An executive-track pathway for advanced study in judicial science and professional learning.
Programme overview
- Executive pathway in Judicial Science.
- The supplied material describes the full taught curriculum without the Research Thesis.
- Detailed module count, duration and delivery schedule are yet to be confirmed.
Designed for working professionals seeking advanced study in judicial science.
Admissions: Contact the programme office for the approved curriculum and entry requirements.
Enquire about this programme →Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution
Postgraduate study in dispute resolution theory and practice within the Centre's wider academic framework.
Programme overview
- Postgraduate specialisation in dispute resolution.
- Connected to the Centre's wider governance, leadership and ethics framework.
- Module count, study duration and detailed curriculum are to be confirmed.
Applicants should consult the programme office for the current curriculum and admissions information.
Enquire about this programme →Executive Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution
An executive-track pathway in dispute resolution for working professionals.
Programme overview
- Executive pathway in dispute resolution.
- Specialised postgraduate study for professionals.
- Module count, duration and delivery schedule are to be confirmed.
Contact the programme office for details of the approved structure and admissions process.
Enquire about this programme →Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Dispute Resolution
A research-intensive postgraduate pathway for deeper scholarly specialisation in dispute resolution.
Programme overview
- Research-intensive postgraduate study.
- Specialisation in dispute resolution.
- Detailed programme structure and duration are to be confirmed.
Applicants interested in advanced research should contact the programme office for the current approved requirements.
Enquire about this programme →Your next chapter starts with a conversation.
Ask about programme availability, entry requirements, study arrangements and admissions.
Blended. Modular. Practice-oriented.
The Centre's shared model brings together structured modules, physical and online engagement, and guided independent study.
The people behind the Centre.
Academic leadership, programme facilitation, supervision and professional perspectives help shape the Centre's teaching and research.
Prof. J. Osogo Ambani
Dean, Kabarak University School of LawIdentified in the supplied Centre material as part of the School of Law leadership.
Academic faculty
Programme directors and facilitatorsProgramme directors, module facilitators and supervisors support postgraduate teaching and scholarship. Individual profiles can be added once confirmed.
Visiting faculty
Practitioners and visiting scholarsA space for judicial officers, legal practitioners, visiting academics and specialists contributing to teaching and institutional conversations.
School of Law leadership
Institutional guidanceThe Centre forms part of the wider Kabarak University School of Law academic environment.
Ideas in motion.
ACGLE sits within a wider network of academic partners, specialist centres and publishing platforms that support legal scholarship and engagement with governance questions.
Academic partners
The supplied Centre material identifies these institutions among its academic partners.
Publishing and scholarship
Legal research and publishing platforms within the wider academic ecosystem include:
Associate institutes
Specialised centres within the School of Law include:
Events and community
Public lectures, workshops, research collaborations, publications and conversations with practitioners provide opportunities to share knowledge.
Start a conversation.
Questions about postgraduate programmes, admissions, academic collaboration or the Centre? Contact the relevant office for guidance.
