The East Africa Law Society is the apex regional bar Association of East Africa jointly founded in 1995 by a group of Lawyers with the support of the leadership of the national Bar Association of:

• - Burundi Bar Association
• - Kigali Bar Association
• - Law Society of Kenya
• - Tanganyika Law Society
• - Uganda Law Society
• - Zanzibar Law Society

EALS is the largest Professional organization in East Africa, with a specific focus on the professional development of its members as well as promotion of constitutionalism, democracy and good governance, the rule of law and the advancement, promotion and protection of human rights of all people in East Africa and beyond.

Values: 

• - Transparency and Accountability
• - Gender Equity
• - Integrity
• - Pro-activity
• - Professionalism
• - Diversity

EALS Mission

To facilitate, enhance and harmonise the development of the legal profession, promote good governance, the rule of law and human rights through capacity building, advocacy and partnership in pursuit of improved human development in the region.

EALS Vision

An integrated and sustainable regional Bar Association that promotes and advocates professionalism, democracy and human development.