Bachelor Degree with Honours in Law

About the program

The Bachelor of Law with Honours in Law program provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, judicial processes, and legal practice. It prepares students for careers in law, judiciary, and legal consultancy.

Entry Qualifications

Applicants must have completed high school with strong grades in social sciences and English. Additional qualifications in legal studies or related fields are advantageous.

Duration of Study

This program spans four years, divided into twelve trimesters.

Aims and Objectives

  • To provide in-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices.
  • To develop skills in legal analysis, research, and advocacy.
  • To prepare graduates for careers in the legal profession, judiciary, and consultancy.

Modules to be Covered

Module code
Module Name
LLB111 Introduction to law
LLB112 History of Law LLB113
LLB114 Principles of Economics and Accounting
LLB121 Legal terminologies
LLB123 General Criminal Law
LLB131 Legal theory
LLB132 Family Law
LLB133 Law of Organisation, Functioning and Jurisdiction of Courts (OFJC)
LLB211 Law of Contracts
LLB212 Tort law
LLB213 Administrative Law
LLB214 Law of Civil Procedure
LLB221 Special Criminal law
LLB222 Law of Criminal Procedure
LLB223 Law of Evidence
LLB224 Comparative Law
LLB231 Criminology and Forensic Science
LLB232 Law of Specific Contracts
LLB233 Property and Land Law
LLB234 Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Clinic
LLB311 Commercial and company law
LLB312 Labour and Social Security Law
LLB313 Insurance law
LLB314 Tax Law
LLB321 Public International Law
LLB323 International Human Rights Law
LLB323 International Humanitarian Law
LLB324 Regional Integration Law
LLB331 International criminal law
LLB332 Conflict of laws
LLB333 Legal Research Methodology
LLB334 Legal Drafting and Pleading Techniques
LLB411 Legal Ethics
LLB412 Economic and Financial Law
LLB413 Banking Law and Securities
LLB414 Refugee and migration law
LLB421 Cyber Law
LLB422 Intellectual property law
LLB423 Gender and Child Law
LLB424 Environmental law
LLB431 Public procurement law
LLB432 Internship
LLB433 Dissertation
LLB81206 Constitutional Law
UCM121 English for Specific Purposes

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