Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree Programme is designed to equip students with a comprehensive legal education that prepares them for the dynamic demands of the modern world. Students shall gain a strong foundation in substantive law, critical thinking, and practical skills, ensuring readiness for diverse legal careers. At the same time the students shall gain immense knowledge on the interactions between law and AI across many substantive legal topics, including tort law, criminal procedure, employment discrimination, privacy law, due process, and financial regulation, among others. UTAMU is positioned to produce the next generation of lawyers that shall co-exist with Legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platforms/AI lawyers.

The general objective is to tutor and convey legal knowledge to the law candidates in terms of research, interpretation and application of the International, Regional and National laws, Legal Drafting and writing, Oral communication through argumentation skills, Moot Court and Legal ethics for lawyers in order to side with the current developments and community demands and as a whole to enable our trainees to accomplish the legal objectives which fit the purposes of the  working in law firms, businesses, academia, government agencies as well as the Judiciary, Executive and Legislature as the main arms of the State but also, in Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)  at both National, Regional and International sphere.

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

Course code

Course Name

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

       YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

LLB  1100

Introduction to Law

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1101

Constitutional Law I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1102

Criminal Law I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1103

Law of Contract I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  1104

ICT Applications I

30

30

-

45

3

LLB  1105

Communication Skills for Lawyers

30

15

15

45

3

LLB  1106

Legal ethics

45

-

-

45

3

Semester Load

21

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

LLB  1200

Legal Methods

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1201

Constitutional Law II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1202

Criminal Law II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  1203

Law of Contract II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  1204

Legal Writing

15

30

30

45

3

LLB  1205

ICT Legal Systems

30

30

-

45

3

LLB  1206

ADR Mechanisms

45

-

-

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

Total Load per Year

42

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

LLB  2100

Land Law I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 2101

Family Law I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  2102

Law of Torts I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  2103

Administrative Law I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  2104

Moot Court Practice I

15

30

30

45

3

LLB  2105

Equity and trusts

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  2106

Legal Drafting

30

-

30

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

LLB 2200

Law of Torts II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  2201

Land Law II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 2202

Family Law II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 2203

Administrative Law II

45

15

15

60

4

LLB 2204

Regional integration and legal systems in East Africa

30

30

30

60

4

LLB 2205

Moot Court Practice II

30

30

30

60

4

Total Semester Load

21

Total Load per Year

42

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Core Courses

LLB  3100

Law of Evidence I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  3101

Criminal Procedure

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  3102

Mercantile Law I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3103

International Law I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3104

Banking and negotiable instruments

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3105

Mining Law

30

-

30

45

3

Electives (1)

LLB  3106

Oil and Gas Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3107

 Refugee Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3108

Computers and the Law

30

30

-

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Core Courses

LLB  3200

Law of Business Associations I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 3201

Law of Evidence II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  3202

 Research Methods

30

-

30

45

3

LLB  3203

Tourism Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3204

International Law II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3205

Mercantile law II

45

-

-

45

3

Electives (1)

LLB  3206

Law of the sea

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3207

International Humanitarian Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  3208

The Law of Artificial Intelligence

30

30

-

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

Total Load per Year

42

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Core Courses

LLB 4100

Law of Business Associations II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB  4101

Civil Procedure I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4102

Jurisprudence I

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4103

Labour Law and Practice

45

-

-

45

3

Electives (3)

LLB 4104

Cyber law

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4105

Environmental Law

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4106

Intellectual property I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4107

Revenue Law and Taxation I

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4108

International and regional human rights

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4109

Legal Informatics and Legal Innovation

30

30

-

45

3

LLB 4110

Cyber Law and Ethics

30

30

-

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2

Core Courses

LLB 4200

Civil Procedure II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4201

Jurisprudence II

30

-

30

45

3

LLB 4202

Investment Law

60

-

-

60

4

LLB 4203

Research Paper

45

30

30

75

5

Electives (2)

LLB 4204

Gender and the Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4205

Intellectual Property II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4206

Revenue Law and Taxation II

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4207

International Criminal Law

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4208

Health Law and Policy

45

-

-

45

3

LLB 4209

Legal Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

30

30

-

45

3

Total Semester Load

21

Total Load per Year

42

TOTAL GRADUATION LOAD

168

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

Fees per semester
East African Community
Tuition per Semester/UGXFunctional Fees per Semester/ UGXNCHE per Year/ UGXGuild Fee per Year
1,500,000295,00020,00025,000
International Students
Tuition per Semester/ USDFunctional Fees per Semester/ USD
700100
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