The Role of Legal Communication in Promoting Social Justice

Kato Bukenya T.

Faculty of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Legal communication plays a critical role in shaping access to justice and promoting equity within legal systems. This study examines the intersection between legal discourse and social justice, emphasizing the importance of clear, inclusive, and effective communication practices across legal settings. Drawing on theoretical perspectives, historical developments, and practical case studies, the paper explores how legal language, courtroom interactions, media representations, and advocacy efforts influence public understanding and legal outcomes—particularly for marginalized communities. It investigates how legal practitioners, NGOs, and community stakeholders contribute to democratizing access to law through outreach, education, and reform. Additionally, it highlights challenges such as legal jargon, systemic bias, and the implications of emerging technologies on legal communication. The analysis culminates in identifying strategies to strengthen legal communication in the service of social justice, including plain language initiatives, legal education reform, and community-engaged approaches. Through this multifaceted inquiry, the research underscores legal communication’s pivotal function in ensuring fairness, transparency, and empowerment within legal systems.

Keywords: Legal Communication, Social Justice, Access to Justice, Legal Education, Plain Language Law, Legal Practitioners, Community Engagement.

CITE AS: Kato Bukenya T. (2025). The Role of Legal Communication in Promoting Social Justice. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT 6(1):141-147. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJCIAM/2025/6.1.141147