About us
Who We are
The Legal Archives Centre (LAC) is an independent legal research and policy institute founded in 2023 and based in Somalia. LAC is dedicated to improving access to justice and strengthening the rule of law by providing free, open-access legal information and expert analysis. Using digital innovation, LAC bridges the gap between legal knowledge and the Somali public, offering a range of resources including legal opinions, academic journals, lecture notes, and case law collections.
LAC is led by a team of experienced Somali legal professionals led by Ahmed Kheir Osman and supported by an international editorial board to ensure the highest standards of research ethics and quality. The Centre actively engages in legal education, advocacy, and digital publishing to promote transparency, accountability, and legal reform across Somalia.
By harnessing the power of mobile and digital technologies used by over 85% of Somalis—LAC empowers citizens, legal practitioners, and institutions with accessible and practical legal knowledge.
What We Do
Empowering Access to Justice
We provide free legal resources, expert insights, and digital tools to make legal information accessible to all.
Mission
All people in Somalia should have easy access to legal information. To accomplish our objective, we are utilizing technology and innovation.
Vision
The LAC’s vision is for both real and virtual spaces where justice and the rule of law are accessible to all, regardless of their natural or legal, allowing them to flourish as individuals and members of our communities in the country and in the continent at large.
Target Goal
Our goal is to make the law easily accessible to all Somali citizens.
Why Use Technology
Somalia has had a great uptake of technology, with more than 85% of the population owning personal mobile phones which means 7 out of 9 Somalis own a mobile phone and widespread internet connectivity.
Legal Archives Center (LAC) – Advancing legal research and justice through innovation, providing free and open access to legal knowledge for all.