Department of Law is an active department established in School of law at Werabe University line with Ethiopia's national objective of significantly expanding and enhancing legal education across the country. In line with national mandate and the University's mission of quality education, impactful research, and meaningful community service, Department of Law was officially established in 2019 (2011 E.C.). The program began with 33 students enrolled in the regular LL.B. degree and three academic staff members. At meantime accommodating over 171 undergraduate students and employing more than 18 qualified academic staff actively engaged in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Legal education at Werabe University department of law is guided by the national accredited conventional law curriculum, which adopts the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The department of Law thus plays a vital role in shaping legal future by preparing morally grounded and socially conscious professionals committed to justice and national development.