Foundational Legal Skills
Legal literacy, understanding of African law and customary law, court structure, roles of courts, introduction to human rights and dignity.
ASPG University Faculty of Law and Legal Skills Training
Training Judges, Lawyers, Paralegals and Court Officials for African Communities and Traditional Courts
Apply for trainingOur mandate
Law, Dignity, Justice and Ethics.
ASPG University Faculty of Law trains legal professionals to serve in both formal courts and community traditional courts across Africa.
Who we train
- Judges and Presiding Officers of Community and Traditional Courts
- Lawyers and Legal Advisors
- Magistrates and Court Officials
- Paralegals and Community Justice Workers
- Traditional Leaders and Clerks of Traditional Courts
- Council Officials and Justice Administrators
Skills pathway: what you will gain
This is skills-based training, not academic courses. You progress by skills gained.
Legal Writing and Research Skills
Legal writing, legal research, reading and interpretation of statutes, case law analysis, drafting of letters, affidavits and simple court documents.
Drafting and Pleading Skills
Drafting of contracts, pleadings, notices, motions, charge sheets, court orders and traditional court resolutions.
Advocacy and Trial Skills
Moot court, trial advocacy, examination of witnesses, presentation of evidence, negotiation, mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Judgment and Decision Writing Skills
Judgment writing, ruling writing, reasoning, application of law to facts, sentencing and resolution writing for traditional courts.
Court Management and Ethics Skills
Court management, record keeping, case flow management, legal technology, judicial ethics, professional conduct, integrity, Ubuntu and service to the vulnerable.
Practical Competence
Attachment and practice through Legal Aid Clinic, court observation, community justice outreach and internship in courts, law firms, councils and traditional authorities.
Programme objectives
- To equip justice workers with practical legal skills for formal and traditional courts in Africa.
- To promote access to justice and restore dignity in African communities.
- To strengthen practical skills in legal writing, drafting, advocacy and judgment writing.
- To instill ethics, Ubuntu and professionalism in justice delivery across Africa.
- To produce competent officers who can manage community and traditional courts effectively.
Learning outcomes: skills gained
After training, the trainee will be able to:
- Understand and apply African law and customary law in community courts.
- Write and draft legal documents professionally.
- Conduct legal research and interpret laws.
- Handle court proceedings, mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Write sound judgments, rulings and court resolutions.
- Manage court records, systems and court administration.
- Uphold judicial ethics, integrity and Ubuntu in all duties.
- Serve vulnerable communities through legal aid and outreach.
Online registration form
Faculty of Law and Legal Skills Training
Complete every required field and upload clear copies of your credentials. Registration payment: N$2,500.