Official account of the Institute of Legal Practice and Development, a public institution of the Government of Rwanda responsible for practical legal training.

Nyanza, Rwanda
Joined January 2014
At the launch of the 6th #DLP intake in #Nyanza, ILPD urged students to uphold impartiality, resist undue pressure & avoid personal interests and bias. The Institute emphasized developing analytical lawyers who critically interpret & apply the law, rather than just describing it.
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In a public lecture, @OHCHR’s Sr. Advisor Michael Ngabirano urged lawyers to put #HumanRights into action! Protect every person's rights, reject arbitrary practices, and ensure every decision upholds justice, fairness & dignity. #ILPD #RuleOfLaw #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll
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No need to go abroad to become a Certified Professional Mediator! ⚖️ With a bachelor’s degree in ANY field, your journey starts right here in #Rwanda with ILPD’s #CPMP. 📅 Apply by 20 Nov 2026 👉 Apply: mis.ilpd.ac.rw Your next opportunity is closer than you think! 🇷🇼
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📢 PUBLIC LECTURE AT ILPD How can #HumanRights strengthen the administration of #Justice? 🎙️ Speaker: Michael Ngabirano (Senior HR Advisor, @OHCHR) 📍 Audience: Students, staff, and alumni Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and grow! #LegalEducation #RuleOfLaw
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⚖️🇷🇼 Strengthening #ChildJustice in #Rwanda! The 1st cohort of justice professionals is undergoing training on #ChildDiversion. The program equips them to promote child-friendly justice, rehabilitation, and the reintegration of children in conflict with the law. #ChildRights
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⚖️ ILPD, in collaboration with @campbelledu School of Law, has concluded a 5-day Advocacy Training Program. Trainees practiced opening statements, direct and cross-examination, closing arguments, and trial preparation, culminating in mock trials. #LegalEducation #TrialAdvocacy
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“Human trafficking is a very complex crime, and it is very important that prosecutors understand what this crime entails and make sure that victims are rescued and that victim-centred approaches are guaranteed,” Mr Noordzij said. ilpd.ac.rw/updates/latest-ne…
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🌍 Mr. Dirk Maarten Noordzij, Sr. National Prosecutor from the Netherlands, shared his insights following a 5-day ILPD training on #TraffickingInPersons. Beyond the academic engagement, he commended the warm hospitality of #ILPD, #Nyanza #Rwanda. 🇷🇼⚖️ @RwandaGov @Cooperation_RW
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🚨 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ILPD is now accepting applications for the #DLP in #Kigali: 🎓 Evening Session – 23rd Intake 🎓 Weekend Session – 21st Intake 📌 Exclusively for full-time employed candidates. 👉 Apply now and secure your place! #LegalPractice #LegalEducation
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🤝 ILPD and @AIMS_Rwanda have have signed an #MoU to collaborate on training, research & innovation—exploring the growing intersections of technology, data, mathematics & law. Together, we’re building skills and knowledge for a tech-driven future. 🇷🇼🌍 #AIMS #Innovation #Rwanda
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A 5-day training on Trafficking in Persons (#TIP) has officially commenced, organized by @ProsecutionRw, bringing together prosecutors and justice-sector practitioners to strengthen Rwanda’s collective response to human trafficking.⚖️🌍 #LegalTraining #InternationalExpertise
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Over the course of 5days, participants will build practical skills around victim-centred approaches, prosecution strategies, cross-border cooperation, & asset recovery. Strengthening legal frameworks & operational capacity remains essential to protecting victims. 🇷🇼 #Justice
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🌍 International Expertise, Local Impact! Honored to welcome Mr. Dirk Maarten Noordzij, trainer, from the Kingdom of Netherlands 🇳🇱, an expert prosecutor in complex TIP&transnational crime. His global insights will enrich the prosecutors @LegalPracticeRW! Welcome to Rwanda! 🇷🇼⚖️
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ILPD leadership & staff are attending an #ISO31000:2018-Risk Management workshop organized by @RwandaFinance. The training focuses on enhancing #RiskManagement principles, risk identification skills, & developing ILPD’s Risk Management Policy & Framework.
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In collaboration with @Rwanda_Justice and supported by @UNDP_Rwanda, ILPD is training @Rwanda_Bar lawyers & @RIB_Rw officers on Alternative Dispute Resolution (#ADR) to boost skills in applying and referring cases across the justice chain. #AccessToJustice #Rwanda #LegalTraining
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Sept-18, Jackson Shaw Kern joined our DLP evening class #Kigali for a powerful lecture on #Arbitration as a modern #DisputeResolution mechanism, stressing that mastering arbitration is essential for #Lawyers aiming to excel in today's legal landscape. @KiacRwanda #LegalEducation
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🎓 As part of the induction of DLP FT students for the July 2026 intake, students visited the #Nyanza Museum 🏛️ to learn about 🇷🇼's cultural heritage. Warm welcome to our future practice-ready, ethical & citizen-centred legal pros. 📢Join us for the July 2026 Intake – Class B.
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At #KigaliArbitrationWeek2026, ILPD reaffirms its commitment to building strong arbitration capacity across Africa. Through our DLP programme & #ADR partnerships, we’re equipping legal practitioners to advance commercial justice & expand Rwanda’s ecosystem. #Arbitration #KAW2026
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With 70 ILPD students and lecturers participating in this landmark event, ILPD is reaffirming its commitment to demystifying arbitration, developing future dispute resolution professionals, and contributing to Rwanda’s ambition of becoming a leading arbitration hub in Africa.
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