Bachelor of Laws

Here’s why you should choose/study LLB at UTAMU:

1. Holistic Legal Curriculum: Our LLB programme covers core legal disciplines while integrating emerging fields like technology law, Computers and the Law, the Law and regulations of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Legal Informatics and Legal Innovation, Artificial Intelligence; Cyber Law and Ethics; and Intellectual property in Digital Age.
2. Expert Academic Staff: Learn from experienced faculty members who combine academic excellence with real-world legal practice. In addition to most of lecturers holding PhD in Law and extensive legal practice, they are committed to mentoring students and fostering a deep understanding of the law.
3. Blended Learning Approach: UTAMU offers a unique blend of physical and online classes, providing flexibility without compromising the quality of education. This approach allows students to balance studies with other commitments while accessing resources anytime, anywhere.
4. Clinical Legal Education Centre: Gain hands-on experience through our Clinical Legal Education Centre, where students engage with real or simulated cases. This practical training enhances problem-solving skills and bridges the gap between theory and practice.
5. State-of-the-Art Library:  Access a well-stocked library with extensive legal resources, digital databases, and research materials to support your academic journey.
6. Affordable Fees and Inclusive Environment:  UTAMU prides itself on competitive tuition fees and welcomes students from Uganda, the East African Community, and beyond. Our inclusive community fosters networking and cultural exchange.

Programme Objectives

The programme has the following objectives;

• To impart theoretical knowledge and practical skills to students on fundamental principles of law, National and International legal systems and at large cross borders legal practice.
• To develop students’ analytical skills and critical understanding in order to systematically and intellectually deal with contemporary legal issues.
• To endow students with capacity to undertake independent legal studies and relevant practices in order to build their capacity to function in Academia, Diplomatic Relations, Administration of Justice, Advisory functions, and exhaustive in Judiciary, executive and legislature.
• To train and impart legal research skills, including legal drafting and writing so as to enable the candidates to respond to various legal problems within National, Regional and International arena.
• To align the students with the academic and professional standards as stipulated by relevant academic and Professional bodies such as Uganda Law Council, Uganda Law Society, National Council for Higher Education as well as other stakeholders in the legal and social structures.

Learning Outcomes

Having well equipped Lawyers who are awarded the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and who are capable of demonstrating their competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge and understanding
• Cognitive skills
• Practical and/or professional skills
• Transferable/key skills
• Improving own learning and performance
• ADR
• Litigation
• Legal advisory
• General law and Advocacy

Admission Requirements

Pre-entry Requirements

• All applicants who apply for admission to the law programme have to undergo an Admission procedures as provided by the University.
• Detailed information on admission procedures, fees and requirements for each of the categories of admission can be obtained from the office of the Academic Registrar.

Direct Entry

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Laws Degree Programme under the Direct Entry scheme, an applicant must have:

• The Uganda Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with at least five  passes obtained at the same sitting.
• The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least two principal passes in any of the subjects done at A- Level obtained at the same sitting.

Diploma Holders Entry

To be eligible for admission under the diploma holders` entry scheme, an applicant must have at least a Second Class Diploma in Law from a recognized Institution.

Degree Holders Entry

To be eligible for admission under the degree holders` scheme, an applicant must have a degree from a recognised Institution.

Mature Age Entry

Mature age applicants, who must have sat for and passed the National Aptitude Test and the subject-based  Mature Age Entry examinations, shall be considered for admission into the programme.

International Applicants

Foreign students from within the region and beyond are also considered for admission if they have equivalent qualifications. International applicants must have qualifications that are recognized for university entry in their respective countries. And in case their qualifications are in conflict qualification arrangement of Uganda, then such candidate(s) should seek for some clarifications from NCHE.

Program Duration

The programme will take four (4) academic years. Each academic year consists of two semesters. A semester lasts 17 weeks, whereas two weeks of a semester will be reserved for final written examinations while the 15 weeks will be for teaching.

Program Structure

Key

LH       =          Lecture Hours             PH       =          Practical Hours

TH       =          Tutorial Hours            CH       =          Contact Hour(s)

CU       =          Credit Units                1 LH    =          2 PH = 2 TH = 1 CH

1 CU    =          15 CH

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