Acting Chief Registrar Enrolls 116 Advocates, Urges Commitment to Justice and Integrity
A total of 116 newly qualified lawyers were today formally enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Court of Appeal Building Conference Hall.
The enrollment was presided over by the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, who welcomed the new advocates into the legal profession and urged them to uphold competence, integrity, and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.
In her remarks, HW Lamunu congratulated the advocates on reaching a significant professional milestone, describing the legal profession as both honourable and demanding, with heightened expectations and responsibilities. She cautioned the new entrants against declining professional standards, particularly among young lawyers, attributing the challenge to inadequate mentorship and weak ethical grounding.
She reminded the advocates that their primary obligation is to serve justice, not merely to represent clients, in line with Article 126(2) of the Constitution. She further encouraged them to be guided by honesty, diligence, competence, humility, and compassion, emphasizing that professionalism must be reflected both in conduct and intellectual discipline. She also urged them to engage in pro bono legal services as a way of giving back to society.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Bar, the Deputy President of the Uganda Law Society, Mr. Anthony Asiimwe, encouraged the new advocates to uphold ethical values such as confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity, while remaining responsive to evolving legal and technological developments. He reminded them of their duty to protect the public and uphold the rule of law.
Representing the Secretary of the Law Council, Ms. Biira Patience, a Senior State Attorney, described the enrollment as a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. She urged the advocates to maintain high standards of courtroom decorum, commit to continuous learning, and embrace mentorship, reaffirming the Law Council's support throughout their legal careers.
The ceremony was moderated by HW Fidelis Otwao, Personal Assistant to the Acting Chief Registrar, and was attended by members of the legal fraternity, Staff of the Judiciary as well as family and friends of the newly enrolled advocates.
Posted 13th, February 2026
