Legal Aid Information
About the Free Legal Aid Center
Equal access to justice involves extending the reach of formal institutions by removing barriers. The provision of free legal aid services is particularly effective in increasing access for vulnerable segments of the population—especially women, children, people with disabilities, prison inmates, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Law School is proud to deliver legal aid as part of its community service mission. The Free Legal Aid Center (formerly known as the Human Rights and Legal Aid Center) was established in 2005 with the support of Action Aid Ethiopia. Since 2010, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has supported the center’s activities.
Objectives of the Center
- Provide free legal aid services to those who cannot afford, especially vulnerable groups.
- Ensure that the Law School effectively fulfills its community service responsibility.
- Offer practice-oriented legal education to law students.
Services Provided
- Representation before courts of law, when necessary.
- Radio programs on selected legal issues broadcast via ANRS FM Radio.
Center Locations
- Main Center – at the Amhara Women's Association office in Kebele 13.
- Prison Center – at the West Gojjam Zone Prison Administration.
Contact Information
- Mr. Melkamu Aboma
- Coordinator, BDU’s Free Legal Aid Center
- P.O. Box 79
- Email: melkamuaboma@yahoo.com
- Fax: +251 582 202 025