Did you know that lawyering is an art, not a science?
It is shaped, refined, and perfected over time through skill, judgment, and experience.
But here’s the hard truth many lawyers overlook; legal excellence alone is not enough.
In The Art of Lawyering: Essential Knowledge for Becoming a Great Attorney, Paul M. Lisnek makes a point that every modern lawyer should take seriously, clients do not stay because you are brilliant. They stay because you serve them well.
Today, competence is assumed.
It is the entry requirement, not the differentiator.
So what sets you apart?
👉 Client service.
Clients remember;
How quickly you returned their call
Whether you kept them informed
Whether they felt heard, guided, and prioritized
Not just how well you argued the law.
And here’s where it gets real;
Many disciplinary complaints don’t come from poor legal work, they come from silence. From clients chasing their own lawyers for updates.
A simple question every lawyer should ask themselves.
“Would I be satisfied if I were my own client?”
The fundamentals are simple but powerful:
✔ Return calls promptly
✔ Communicate consistently
✔ Keep your client informed at every stage
Do this consistently, and you will stand out effortlessly.
Because in the end excellence in law is not just about knowing the law… it is about serving people well.
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Congratulations to Mr. Duncan Biyinzika and Mr. Mwebaze Kenneth for your outstanding representation of UTAMU at the URSB IP Moot Competition.
Your achievement as 3rd runners-up is a testament to your dedication, resilience, and academic excellence. You have not only demonstrated strong legal insight and advocacy skills but have also upheld the values and standards of UTAMU with distinction.
We are proud of your accomplishment and look forward to even greater milestones ahead. 👏
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UTAMU Law Students Shine at the Inter-University Moot Court Competition!
The Universal Technology and Management University (UTAMU) School of Law proudly celebrates our exceptional 1st Year Law students for their remarkable performance in the ongoing Inter-University Moot Court Competition.
Our young and determined team advanced to the semi-finals, where they faced off against the experienced 4th Year LLB students from Uganda Christian University. Despite the difference in academic level and experience, our students showcased outstanding confidence, legal reasoning, teamwork and resilience. Though they did not make it to the finals, they put up an impressive fight and represented UTAMU with excellence and pride.
In the other semi-final, Makerere University competed against Islamic University in Uganda, with IUIU advancing to the finals.
This means the final showdown will be between UCU and IUIU.
At UTAMU, we are proud of our students for proving that greatness is not determined by seniority, but by courage, preparation and determination. Their performance is a true reflection of the quality of training and mentorship offered at UTAMU.
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Call for the applications for the May 2026 intake!! UTAMU Law School is a member of the International Association of Law Schools (IALS). Apply to our LLB and LLM now while we still have places on the May 2026 intake.
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UTAMU Law School students (Duncan and Kenneth) representing @utamu_uni at the URSB IP Moot semi-finals!
Your presence at this stage reflects strong preparation, teamwork, and a deep understanding of intellectual property law. It’s great to see you flying the UTAMU flag high as the competition continues.
Wishing you all the best in the next rounds keep pushing and representing with excellence!
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URSB Intellectual Property Moot semi-finals kicked off strongly.
In the first session, representing the Claimants were Gwanyi Jordan Andrew and Mukisa Asyncritus from Islamic University in Uganda @iuiuac. Buyungo Anthony and Ian Kasadha Masedhere of Makerere University @Makerere represented the Respondents.
In the second session representing the Claimants were Biyinzika Duncan and Mwebaza Kenneth from @utamu_uni and Ndawula Stacy Angel and Luwaga John Elian from Uganda Christian University @UCUniversity represented the Respondents
It was an engaging session, with teams tackling key issues of broadcasting rights, passing off, image rights, and personality rights in sports.
The dispute involves the Uganda Duulu Association, a broadcasting company Times Star and duulu player Luseke Bright as well as Axel Brands and Yaka TV over infringement of commercial, image and broadcasting rights.
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