Certificate in Administrative Law

Learning Outcomes

The course outline includes: Introduction to Law, Administrative Authorities, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law and Procedure with the following learning outcomes:

Introduction to Law Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge of basic legal terminologies
• Knowledge of sources of law
• Knowledge of the system of administration of justice.
• Ability to interpret laws.
• Ability to conduct legal research.

Administrative Authorities Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge of the meaning and function of administrative law
• Knowledge of administrative structure of central and local governments
• Knowledge of the legal framework of the public service
• Knowledge of the laws and procedures applicable to the most common duties performed by administrative officers.

Constitutional Law Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to develop an understanding of the fundamental constitutional issues of the day.
• Ability to analyse and distinguish various constitutions and determine their suitability for each given society.
• Be able to recognize a constitutional problem and suggest a relevant solution.
• Ability to develop an appreciation of how the law is formulated.
• Ability to analyse the 1995 Constitution and its amendments in line with fundamental principles.

Criminal Law and Procedure Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to distinguish civil from criminal cases
• Ability to identify common crimes
• Knowledge of defences to crimes
• Knowledge of admissible evidence
• Knowledge of criminal trial process

Civil Law and Procedure Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret the legal framework governing civil procedure in Uganda, including relevant statutes, rules of court, and constitutional provisions.

• Identify the principles of jurisdiction and venue, distinguishing between different courts and tribunals in Uganda and determining the appropriate forum for civil cases.

• Demonstrate the ability to draft, file, and respond to pleadings accurately, and effectively manage the progression of a civil case through the court system.

• Analyze rules related to evidence, discovery, and admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including the examination and cross-examination of witnesses.

• Apply the techniques of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, in civil litigation and understand the advantages and disadvantages of ADR.

• Apply for enforcement of court judgments and orders, including the seizure of assets, garnishment, and execution proceedings.

• Analyze cost implications in civil litigation and adhere to legal ethics and professional conduct standards when representing clients in court.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Certificate in Administrative Law should have a minimum qualification of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.

Program Structure

Program Duration

The duration of the course is 4 months.

Mode of Study

For this Certificate in Administrative Law, UTAMU offers flexible study options: day, evening or weekend physical classes, as well as online/distance learning.

Tuition

The application fee is UGX 50,000. The tuition and functional fees for the whole certificate course is UG 500,000.

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