July 2022

We handle civil matters such as affiliation and maintenance proceedings, matrimonial, adoption of children, land disputes, personal injury claims, contract disputes, deceased estates and labour mat

The Legal Aid Bureau represents clients in all courts in Malawi from the subordinate courts all the way up the court hierarchy to the Supreme Court.

Legal aid in civil cases is granted to all deserving persons involved in civil proceedings either as a litigant or interested party.

Legal aid in criminal cases is provided to persons who are charged with or under investigation for various criminal offences such as murder, rape, theft and any other offences under the law.

We provide general legal advice and assistance in all legal matters.

We provide public legal education to members of the general public on various legal issues and legal procedures.