Education & Legal Background
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Foundation
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
(LL.B.)
Makerere University, Uganda
A foundational legal degree providing comprehensive training in Ugandan law, legal theory, and judicial principles.Family law system helps people resolve legal aspects of family relationship issues.
Diploma in Legal
Practice
Law Development Centre
Professional legal training focused on courtroom practice, procedure, advocacy, and judicial ethics, qualifying her for legal and judicial service.
Master of Laws
(LL.M.)
University of London, United Kingdom
Advanced postgraduate study with emphasis on international law and comparative legal systems, strengthening her expertise in global legal frameworks and judicial reasoning.
Formation
Legal Training & Early Career
Solomy Balungi Bossa began her legal career with rigorous professional training that laid a strong foundation for her future judicial service. After completing her formal legal education, she undertook practical legal training that equipped her with courtroom experience, procedural knowledge, and a deep understanding of judicial ethics. This early exposure to legal practice allowed her to develop precision in legal reasoning, discipline in legal writing, and a strong sense of professional responsibility.
Principles
Foundational Experiences
Judicial Foundations
Early judicial and legal service provided firsthand exposure to the realities of adjudication, case management, and the practical application of law. These experiences shaped a disciplined, independent approach to decision-making, grounded in fairness, due process, and respect for judicial responsibility.
Human Rights Perspective
Direct engagement with cases involving fundamental rights and vulnerable communities strengthened a people-centred understanding of justice. This foundation fostered a judicial philosophy that places human dignity, equality, and access to justice at the core of legal interpretation and judicial action.