SAULCA is a voluntary association of all South African University Law Clinics, established in approximately 1982,  to promote and protect the interests, values and goals of its members.

SAULCA's vision is to be a professional and efficient organization,  committed to democratic values and human rights, and dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical legal education and access to justice.

1.  Provide financial-  and program support to its members;
2.  Promote high quality Clinical Legal Education-programs at Universities in South Africa;
3.  Encourage and assist member law clinics to promote social justice;
4.  Promote access to justice; and
5.  Foster and encourage values of integrity, professionalism and dedication to human rights within the legal profession.

• the provision of free legal services to indigent communities;
  
  
• the practical legal education of senior law students and candidate attorneys;
• to ensure the sustainability of SAULCA and its members;
• to assist member law clinics to attain their goals;
• to network with relevant stakeholders;
• to lobby relevant organisations when appropriate; and
• to foster public confidence in the law and the administration of justice.

SAULCA Constitution.Amended