The vision of Ministry of Justice is to promote and facilitate the rule of law in the country; emphasizing equality of all persons before the law and ensuring that judicial institutions are effective and efficient in the provision of legal services to the public.

Mission
As its mission, the Ministry exists to promote and facilitate the rule of law, put in place a legal framework for good governance and ensuring effective delivery of legal services to the public as well as promoting reconciliation among Rwandans.

Values
Being an Institution mandated to instill the rule of law in the country, the Ministry puts the following values at its fore front: Professionalism, innovation, integrity, team work, transparency, accountability and fairness.

Mandate
(1) Effects administration of Law and Justice as well as constitutional governance;
(2) Promotes adherence to the rule of law and natural justice;
(3) Advises the Government and its allied institutions on all legal matters;
(4) Provides legal representation to the Government and its allied institutions;
(5) Provides legal advice to all the institutions of the State;
(6) Represents the Government in disputes to which it’s a party at the national and International Level;
(7) Coordinates National Legislation;
(8) Coordinates donor activities in the Justice Sector