Bahir Dar University (BDU) is one of the largest non-profit public higher education institutions in Ethiopia. BDU was established in 1963 and is located in the beautiful city of Bahir Dar. The university has a threefold mission: deliver quality education, undertake research and provide community services. School of Law, which is one of the academic faculties of the BDU, delivers community service through two centers: The Free Legal Aid Center and the Arbitration Center. The mission of these community service units is primarily legal empowerment and a number of people have received legal services in both units so far. (Please visit www.bdu.edu.et )