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The rule of law underlies all political, economic, and social goods. It ensures equal access and responsibility to the law, accountability, due process, and transparency. To overcome today’s global challenges – violence, infringement of human rights, environmental destruction, economic inequality, injustice, poverty, and hunger – the rule of law is essential.

Who we are

This Institute is established within Loyola as a center for the advancement of the rule of law. We develop ground-breaking research, produce new solutions, and prompt real change that will empower individual lives, assist economic development, and advance legal standing.

By identifying expertise and commitment within the Loyola community, as well other domestic and international actors, we produce knowledge and processes that can be shared and leveraged for change. The Institute also welcomes external partners who can contribute to such research and research opportunities, serve as change partners, and expand the national and global reach of the institute and its mission.

Rule of Law for Development Program (PROLAW)

The mission of PROLAW is to equip legal and development professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to inspire, lead and manage national efforts to strengthen the laws and institutions required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. It is the degree-granting arm of the Institute.