University of Botswana Law Society

03/06/2026

Come see Justice in Action. Two women versus a broken, oppressive system.

15/05/2026

The University of Botswana Law Society proudly celebrates one of our own, Unami Ashley Phuthego, who is currently competing in Miss Teen Universe Botswana.

Unami serves as the Assistant Coordinator in the Fundraising Sub-Committee and has continuously represented the UBLS community with excellence, confidence, leadership, and grace. She is currently in the running for the Best Teen Face title and we encourage the entire UBLS community to support her by casting their votes.

Let us rally behind our own and help bring this achievement home. Every vote counts.

Vote for Unami Ashley Phuthego here:
https://missteenuniversebotswana.1voting.com/candidate/xc4pl/unami-ashley-phuthego-ZUpv

15/05/2026

First Year law students went on a High Court Judicial Observation under UBLS initiatives, and it started off well and intriguing as they witnessed the continuation of the murder trial State v Mphala on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in Courtroom 2 at 9:30 AM before the Honourable Chief Justice Ketlogetswe.

They were accompanied by UBLS Head of Legal Innovation and Exposure Mandipa Amantle Hlabano and UBLS Level 100 Class Representative Daphney Setlhare.

Before proceedings began, counsel for the accused who was trained at the University of Zimbabwe, briefed them on the case and shared his experience as a government prosecutor since 2015.

The Chief Justice acknowledged the First Years as “lawyers in the making” as he took the bench, setting the tone for the morning’s proceedings.

The session was a practical lesson in courtroom discipline and etiquette. The First Years observed the formal conduct expected of all present, including a reprimand for a witness who addressed counsel directly, and saw how the court bridged language and cultural differences by appointing a Shona translator so the witness could give evidence clearly and pursue his aim of having his account understood.

They also heard submissions on witness credibility and saw how preparation and note-taking support advocacy. Terms like separation of trials, perjury, accomplice witness, and cross-examination moved from textbook to reality, giving them a grounded introduction to Criminal Law and the Laws of Evidence and Procedure.

This experience showed that discipline, etiquette, and preparation are not formalities but they are the foundation of credible legal practice.

Report by
Daphney Setlhare
UBLS Level 100 Class Representative

13/05/2026

Alert: Exam Schedule Adjusted

13/05/2026

University of Botswana Law Society congratulates Ndiye Arnold Taka , a final year law student at the University of Botswana, for moderating the discussion on “Old Law to New Laws: What’s the Legal Direction for Transition?”

He led the discussion on the recently enacted Employment & Labour Relations Act, addressing how employers, employees, stakeholders, and government should manage the transition

12/05/2026

As the moot Exams near their conclusion....Ubls President Henry Arthur gives words of encouragement to a team of Respondents

Warona Morokweng
Deputy Moot Coordinato

11/05/2026

Interested parties to register on the following link and find zoom Link attached therein:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-2026-sais-international-human-rights-law-clinic-presentation-tickets-1988732247688?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

UBLS Invitation – Report Rollout

With apologies both for the delay and the extremely short notice, the University of Botswana Law Society invites LLB students and the public at large to join our colleagues from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, International Human Rights Law Clinic, for the rollout of their report: “Corruption and Human Rights in Botswana: Institutional Designs and Lived Realities.”

📅 Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM Central Africa Time
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

Registration link to provided shortly

10/05/2026

The University of Botswana Law Society celebrates all mothers.
Thank you for your unwavering love, strength, and sacrifice.
Happy Mother’s Day. 🩷