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About LAW

Department of Law offers comprehensive legal education and prepares students for careers in the legal field. The field of law encompasses the study of legal principles, systems, and their practical applications. Law programs provide comprehensive education in areas such as constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, international law, and more.

The Department of Law provides a structured curriculum that covers various areas of law, such as constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, international law, corporate law, administrative law, and more. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in legal principles, theories, and practical skills.

Our Programs

Undergraduate
Graduate
Post-Graduate-Program

LL.B Law

Barrister at Law (B.L)

 

 

LL.M Business Law

LL.M International Law

LL.M Law

 

 

Ph.D. Law

 

 

 

Career Opportunities

  Barrister, Advocate, Legal Counsel, Legal Consultant, Legal Analyst.

  Lawyer, Legal Researcher, Legal Assistant, Legal Advisor, Paralegal, Legal Compliance Officer.

  Corporate Lawyer, In-house Counsel, Legal Manager, Contract Specialist, Compliance Officer, Business Consultant.

  International Lawyer, Diplomat, Legal Advisor (International Organizations), Human Rights Advocate, International Arbitration Specialist.

  Legal Researcher, Law Professor, Legal Policy Analyst, Legal Consultant, Judicial Clerk.

  Legal Scholar, Law Professor, Researcher, Policy Analyst, Legal Consultant.

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

These Law programs provide students with a comprehensive education in legal principles, systems, and their practical applications. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and apply the law in various contexts.

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