UNZA Law Class of 1975 to Lead US$15 Million Law School Project; A legacy to transform legal education in Zambia
Article Summary
The UNZA School of Law Class of 1975 is leading a US$15 million project to build a modern School of Law at the University of Zambia, with construction starting in the first quarter of 2027. The new facility will include lecture theatres, a law library, a moot court and legal clinics. the University is calling on the legal fraternity and UNZA alumni at home and abroad to partner with the organizers to support the project.
The University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Law Class of 1975 is spearheading an ambitious US$15 million project to construct a modern School of Law at UNZA, marking a significant milestone in alumni engagement, institutional development and investment in legal education.
This historic initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with strategic partners, including:
Friends of Joshua Trust, chaired by His Excellency President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe, himself an alumnus of the UNZA School of Law Class of 1975. The Trust is expected to provide the seed funding to kick-start construction.
The Mwanawasa Foundation, founded by Ms. Chipokota Mwanawasa, was represented during the stakeholder engagements by Mr. Jack Kalala, who participated on behalf of the Founder.
Midlands State University (MSU), Zimbabwe, which provided valuable conceptual insights and shared experiences from its recent development of the ED Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe.
CONSTRUCTION TARGETED FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2027
The project is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2027, with initial funding support expected from the Friends of Joshua Trust.
The proposed modern School of Law will provide enhanced infrastructure for legal education, including lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, a modern law library, a moot court, legal clinics, academic offices and other essential facilities.
A CALL TO THE LEGAL FRATERNITY IN ZAMBIA AND ABROAD!
We are extending an invitation to the entire legal fraternity, both within Zambia and internationally, to join hands with the UNZA School of Law Class of 1975 and its partners in making this US$15 million legacy project a reality.
We call upon lawyers, judges, magistrates, legal scholars, law firms, corporate institutions, development partners and all UNZA alumni to participate in this transformative initiative.
This project demonstrates the power of alumni networks and strategic partnerships in mobilising resources for institutional development.
To our fellow UNZA alumni: the university gave us the foundation upon which we built our professional careers. It is now our turn to give back and build a lasting legacy for future generations.
Together, we can build a School of Law that will serve Zambia, the region and the international legal community for generations to come.
ONE UNIVERSITY. ONE ALUMNI FAMILY. ONE LASTING LEGACY!