School of Law

The School of Law at UPNG is the only law school in Papua New Guinea and has a distinguished history of producing the country's legal leaders, judges, and advocates. The School operates through two strands: the Law Strand, responsible for the teaching of substantive law courses and degree programs; and the Legal Clinical Programs (LCP) Strand, responsible for procedural and applied legal courses, including the Diploma in Law (Prosecutions) program. Both strands share responsibility for teaching all courses in the LLB and LLM programs.

As the only law school in the country, UPNG has graduated the majority of lawyers practising in Papua New Guinea, as well as a significant number of practitioners in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

We offer the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, essential for legal practice in PNG, along with postgraduate programs including the Master of Laws (LLM) and specialized diplomas. Our curriculum covers constitutional law, customary law, criminal law, commercial law, and international law, with emphasis on PNG's unique legal framework.

The School features a comprehensive law library with extensive legal databases and historical case records. Moot court facilities provide realistic courtroom experience. Our Legal Aid Clinic offers students practical experience while serving the community. Research centers focus on customary law, constitutional development, and regional legal issues.

Law students participate in the Student Law Society, moot court competitions, and legal awareness programs. Guest lectures from judges, senior lawyers, and policy makers provide professional networking opportunities. Our alumni include many of PNG's most prominent legal figures.