Statutory Bar Association of Zanzibar
Act No. 7 of 2019 • Established 1999
Continuous Legal Education (CLE)
Mandatory Professional Development
2026 Annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Calendar
23 statutory sessions — a minimum of 10 CLE points is required annually for Practicing Certificate renewal. Select a session below and subscribe to register your attendance.
| SN | DATE | Session Title & Curriculum | Facilitator | Modality & Venue | Fee (TZS) | Points | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 February 2026 | Unlocking Institutional Arbitration in Zanzibar: New Frontiers for Lawyers & Businesses | Adv. Alphonce Gura Practice Manager (Breakthrough Attorneys) |
Physical Workshop Sheria House Mazizini |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 2 | 26 February 2026 | The Role of the Legal Advisor in the process of Listing a Company in the Capital Market – Initial Public Offering (IPO) | Prof. Saudin J. Mwakaje Managing Partner (Nexlaw Advocates) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 3 | 12 March 2026 | The Art of Trial Advocacy in the Zanzibar Commercial Court | Senior Adv. Salim Mmkonje Managing Partner (Mnkonje Law Offices) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 4 | 26 March 2026 | The Zanzibar Tax Legal Regime & Dispute Resolution | Dr. Alex T. Nguluma Managing Partner (REX Attorneys) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 5 | 16 April 2026 | Mastering Appeal Procedures: Practical Insight, Common Pitfalls and Strategic Approaches under the Court of Appeal Rules | Senior Adv. Salim Mmkonje & Adv. Jambia Jambia Managing Partner (Mnkonje Law Offices) & Managing Partner (Jambia Advocates) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 6 | 25 April 2026 | Advocacy Skills & Courtroom Practice | Hon. Elia Joseph Mrema Deputy Registrar (High Court Arusha) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 7 | 8 May 2026 | Stress Management & Coping Strategies in Adverse Environments | Mr. Julius A. Jaji Consulting Clinical Psychologist/EAP Provider (Mirembe National Mental Health Hospital) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 8 | 21 May 2026 | Building Personal Branding: The Power of Networking for Lawyers | Adv. Kheri Mbiro & Mr. Joseph Waziri Senior Partner & Partner (Breakthrough Attorneys) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 9 | 4 June 2026 | From Litigation to Resolution: Redefining Professional Excellence in Zanzibar’s ADR Landscape | Hon. Justice Mshibe Ali Bakari Retired Judge (High Court Zanzibar) |
Physical Workshop Sheria House Mazizini |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 10 | 24 June 2026 | Beyond Legal Advice: How Lawyers Enable Better Boards (for Better Business, and therefore Better Zanzibar) | Mr. Said B. Kambi Chief Executive Officer (Institute of Directors in Tanzania - IoDT) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 11 | 2 July 2026 | Records Management & Archiving | Mr. Malimo Manyabula Director of Records and Archives (Judiciary Tanzania) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 12 | 23 July 2026 | The Compliant Practice: Aligning Law Firm Management & Client Advisory with ATE Standards | Adv. Mercy-Grace Seuya Head of Legal (Association of Tanzania Employers - ATE) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 13 | 14 August 2026 | Personal Resilience and Strategies for Achieving Emotional Wellbeing | Mrs. Zuhura S. Muro Founder & Managing Partner (Impact Leadership Academy) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 14 | 21 August 2026 | ZAECA: Investigations on Money Laundering in Zanzibar | Nasir Ahmed Haji Investigation & Operations Manager (ZAECA) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 15 | 10 September 2026 | The Blue Economy: Legal Frameworks for Maritime Wealth (Understanding Economic incentives behind Maritime policy) | Dr. Estella Ng’oma Hassan School of Business (State University of Zanzibar - SUZA) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 16 | 24 September 2026 | Beyond the Bar: Standards of Advocate’s Conduct in Court and in Public Life | Hon. Dr. Patricia Kisinda Director of Judicial Training & Continuing Education (Institute of Judicial Administration - IJA) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 17 | 15 October 2026 | Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights with other Areas of Legal Practice | Prof. Saudin J. Mwakaje & Representative from Ropes & Gray LLP Managing Partner (Nexlaw Advocates) & Rose & Gray LLP Expert |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 18 | 23 October 2026 | Digital Legal Practice: Judicial Electronic Case Management System (E-Filing) and Zanzibar Law Society Website | Hon. Said Hemed Khalfan and Adv. Eshe Ramadhan RM from Zanzibar Judiciary & Managing Partner from REM Advocates & Associates |
Hybrid TBC |
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| 19 | 5 November 2026 | Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a Survival Tool for Lawyers | Mr. Julius A. Jaji Consulting Clinical Psychologist/EAP Provider (Mirembe National Mental Health Hospital) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 20 | 11 November 2026 | FCC & ZFCC: Legal & Regulatory Requirements for Merger Transactions | Adv. Daudi Ramadhani & Adv. Ms. Emily J. Oldshue Partner (REX Attorneys) & Leading Transactional Lawyer (Ropes & Gray LLP) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
50,000 | 5 | Subscribe |
| 21 | 13 November 2026 | The Chain of Custody of Evidence in Criminal Cases | Adv. Shamsi Yasin Saad & Hon. Judge Joe J. Volpe State Attorney In-Charge (DPP’s Office – South Region) & U.S. Magistrate Judge (Eastern District of Arkansas) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
20,000 | 2 | Subscribe |
| 22 | 4 December 2026 | The Art of Charging Clients for Practicing Lawyers | Adv. Ipilinga Panya Founder & Principal Partner (Bravehill Attorneys Partnership) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
50,000 | 5 | Subscribe |
| 23 | 9 December 2026 | Online Legal Research on Judiciary e-Library Platforms | Hon. Kifungu Mrisho Kariho Deputy Registrar & Director (Judiciary Library Services) |
Virtual Webinar Virtual (Zoom / ZLS Portal) |
50,000 | 5 | Subscribe |