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Things That Are Not True About Studying Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many people worry about studying law because they have heard some things that are not true<\/a>. People claim that to study law:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what a law degree really gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To thoroughly understand how laws and legal systems work and to emerge as the best legal minds, law students must choose the best legal training. Picking the right law school is just as important as choosing the right course. The right university will make your learning meaningful and enjoyable, while also preparing you for a successful future. That\u2019s where IUEA comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Dynamic, Relevant Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some students graduate only to find that their education doesn\u2019t reflect the real world. At IUEA, our curriculum is always evolving to match the current needs of the legal profession, making it one of the most advanced in East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Dedicated Law Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n IUEA law students have access to a fully stocked, private law library that supports both group and individual study. Prefer to read online? Our electronic library makes resources accessible from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hands-On Legal Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in learning by doing. At IUEA, you won\u2019t just learn the theory, you\u2019ll also gain practical experience to help you enter the job market with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Networking & Exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our students take part in law events and competitions at both national and international levels. These platforms help you grow your confidence, meet mentors, and start building a strong professional network early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in Law and Technology?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n IUEA is proud to be the Technological University of Choice in Africa, and we\u2019re leading the way in LegalTech in Uganda and Africa. LegalTech is a fast-growing field that combines law and technology to improve legal systems. Through our Tech Law Centre, students and lecturers work together to explore how technology is changing legal systems, and how the law can shape innovation in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting started is simple. All you need is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t need prior legal experience. Your A-level qualifications are enough for you to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studying law is about more than just becoming a lawyer. It\u2019s about gaining skills that open doors to financial success, job security, and positive impact. Whether you want to practice law or simply add powerful skills to your career, the IUEA Bachelor of Laws offers an experience that can truly change your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t settle for less. Choose IUEA for a law degree that prepares you for the real world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For decades, a great source of pride for families has been seeing their children study law and become lawyers, and for good reason. A law degree remains one of the most respected qualifications in the world. And in Uganda, where legal education continues to grow in quality, the demand for law graduates is only rising. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29,53,140,141],"tags":[39,309,243,310,311],"class_list":["post-4148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-innovation","category-law-tech","category-research","tag-education","tag-iuea-faculty-of-law-and-humanities","tag-iuea-law","tag-legaltech","tag-tech-law-centre"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4148"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4162,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4148\/revisions\/4162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Yes, there is reading, but not much more than in other degree programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This is not true. You don\u2019t need top marks to apply. Don\u2019t believe us? Apply Now<\/a> and see for yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Many successful law graduates work outside of court. They work in business, policy, tech, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
At IUEA, law is one of our most affordable programmes, and we offer flexible payment options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In fact, lawyers often help uncover the truth. You can have integrity and still thrive in this field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A law degree is useful in many fields, including politics, business, journalism, human rights, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-28-1024x576.png\")
Why Study Law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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– Said Mr Emmanuel Sebijjo, Dean of the IUEA Faculty of Law and Humanities<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nChoosing the Best Law School in Uganda <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Requirements to Study Law at IUEA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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