collageABOUT SCHOOL OF LAW
The premier Law school has evolved steadily from its earlier status as a mere department of the Faculty of Commerce in the 1960s, to a small but full-fledged Law Faculty in 1970, and is now one of the largest law schools in East and Central Africa. From the very beginning of its activities, the main task has been to train lawyers for the practice of Law in its multifaceted aspects. The School provides intending lawyers with the knowledge of the law required in professional practice, commerce and industry and central and local government services.
Today, the School of Law (Parklands Campus) has academic staff strength of 67 Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and Professors.Currently, there are 1,397undergraduate students. Every year, over 500 students graduate with the Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B). About 50 students also graduate with Master of Laws (LL.M) degree and from 2010 we have at least two students graduating with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law degree annually.
The School of Law is one of the units within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Nairobi. It has three departments, namely, Public Law, Private Law and Commercial Law, each of which is headed by a Chair. The Academic and Administrative head of the School is the Dean. The highest policy making body at the school is the School Board which is chaired by the Dean and whose membership comprises all academic members of staff, a representative of the support staff, student representatives, the Chairs of the Kenya Law Reform Commission and the Law Society of Kenya.
The School has established a number of specialized committees and co-ordination offices to focus on specific areas of its mandate. These include the Academic Programmes Committee (APC) (which also has overall responsibility for external links and programmes), the Examinations Committee (EC), the Research, Library and Publications Committee, the Alumni Committee; the Anti-Corruption Committee and the Information and Communication Technology Office. The School has also established the Curriculum Committee; the Accreditation Committee; the Renovation, Refurbishment and Development Committee and the Moot Court Committee to augment the capacity of the Management Board and the APC and further streamline the operations of the School.
The School fully recognizes and appreciates its role in ensuring that legal and judicial reforms are properly grounded at the level of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge at the initial and continuing levels. The School is committed to offering the best legal training to the highest professional and ethical standards attainable.
It is also not lost on the School that it is well situated to serve the legal sector by virtue of its proximity to key stakeholders. With the ever-increasing levels of knowledge and practice, especially spurred on by globalization, the School is strategically positioned to offer research services, overall legal education as well as tailor-made courses that are responsive to the needs of the sectors concerned.
The School is therefore the leading source of professional legal excellence and skills in the country. Graduates from the University Of Nairobi School Of Law are already serving as members of the Cabinet, Parliamentary Officers, Judges of the Superior Courts, Chief Executive Officers in Public and Private Corporations and Legal Officers in the State Law Office, Public Corporation, Local Authorities and Private Business Entities. Several others are prominent legal practitioners, professors of law, lecturers and law instructors in a many of institutions.
The main objective of the School has been to run a national training programme for the legal profession, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) after four (initially three) years of study. Students wishing to take up law teaching as a career or to specialize in some courses or branches of law would have to proceed to higher degrees within the Faculty or elsewhere.
Although law studies at the undergraduate level are, by tradition, of a theoretical character, over the years pedagogical efforts have been made to provide and encourage experiential learning through simulation and activity participation in class, mock trials and international moot court competition. Besides, the School runs a Clinical Programme under which students are attached to subordinate courts, in order for them to appreciate the application of theoretical knowledge from practical experience. According to the recently reviewed curriculum (attached), the` focus areas have been expanded. Students will thus have the opportunity to be attached to institutions such as Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the State Law Office and the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s office among others.
The School of Law has maintained a distinctive character in its contribution to the legal profession and fraternity in this country. The School envisions being a centre of excellence in legal research, education, training and consultancy services in all areas of the law that are of local, national, regional and international significance. As the oldest and biggest School of Law in Kenya distinguished as a hub of legal scholarship, the School will contribute immensely to the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Vision 2030,
With the rapid growth in the student population, which currently stands at 1,397as indicated above, and with ever-growing interest in the study of law by members of the public, the School of Law has become the object of considerable legitimate expectations in terms of academic delivery. Handy programme information, especially on undergraduate studies, has become a vital need from the standpoint of the School as well as the potential student. 1999 marked the commencement of a major expansion at the School with the establishment of the Module II Programme running in parallel with the traditional Module I Programme. This has greatly enhanced access to legal education but has brought with it unavoidable challenges. The School has addressed the challenges stoically and made improvements to the learning process in the quest for modernization.
The success of the School depends on all students and staff working together, and on an effective mainstreaming of the priorities and concerns into the wider University structure and administration.
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Application procedure
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When to apply
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Submitting Results and Documents
Current learners at school must make sure that all examination results from class 8 to form four are submitted.
Transferring students should submit all transcripts and academic records as early as possible.
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BACHELOR OF LAW(LL.B)
- Overview(active tab)
- Admission Requirements
- Careers
- Fees and Funding
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Philosophy of the Programme
The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree of the University of Nairobi prepares undergraduate students for
careers in legal education in both private and public sectors. The program is offered to both government
sponsored (module I) and self sponsored (Module II) students, over period of at least eight semesters
and more than twelve semesters. Each semester comprises fifteen weeks. Module II has flexible lecture
schedules and admission requirements that make the LL.B programme more accessible to and
accommodative of the special needs of those full time employment.
Rationale of the Programme
Objectives of the Law Curriculum 1
a) To expose students to the multifaceted nature of the development process and arouse their intellectual and practical interest in the phenomena of nation building, fidelity to the law and its institutions and so develop responsibility for the national heritage.
b) To introduce students to the social foundations and perspectives of the law.
c) To inculcate in students sufficient technical skills for the extraction and communication of legal information to make their intellectual and professional lives exciting and fulfilling.
d) To introduce students to the international legal order, its various manifestations and relationships with the municipal legal systems.
e) To deepen students’ appreciation of the theory and substance of the law and its application to contemporary problems.
Contacts of support persons
deanlaw@uonbi.ac.ke
Subject to the regulation above, no candidate shall be registered for the degree of Bachelor of Laws unless he/she has passed the Kenya Certificate of secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a minimum grade of B+ (B plus) in English.
While law graduates are well-suited for specific legal careers, studying a law degree does not limit you to roles specifically in this field. Like other social science subjects, the academic challenges provided by law degrees can be good preparation for a broad range of different career paths. Other sectors you might consider as a law graduate include: accountancy, banking, business and management, commerce, finance, government, HR and recruitment, journalism, marketing and PR, media, politics, publishing, teaching, the civil service, not-for-profit and NGOs, or think tanks and policy development.
| BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB) – G34 | |||
| Year 1 – 13 units | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7000 | 7000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | 2000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | 2250 | 4500 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6500 | 6500 | 13000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5000 | 5000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4000 | 4000 | |
| Total | 143250 | 116750 | 260000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 2-13 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7000 | 7000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | 2000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | 2250 | 4500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6500 | 6500 | 13000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4000 | 4000 | |
| Total | 138250 | 116750 | 255000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 3-12 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7000 | 7000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | 2000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | 2250 | 4500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6000 | 6000 | 12000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4000 | 4000 | |
| Total | 137750 | 116250 | 254000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 4-G34-12 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7000 | 7000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | 2000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | 2250 | 4500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6000 | 6000 | 12000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4000 | 4000 | |
| Total | 137750 | 116250 | 254000 |
| Grand total | 1023000 |
MASTER OF LAWS(LLM)
Overview
Coursework during the first year shall be assessed on the basis of seminar papers.Structure
Introduction
The Master of Laws course is designed for students who are interested in gaining further skills and specializing in specific areas of law. The programme will enable students with a Bachelor’s Degree in law to delve into emerging areas of law at the national, regional and international levels.
Structure and duration
The LL.M programme consists of coursework, end of semester examinations and a project report. Teaching methods include lectures and seminars and group presentations. The programme is mounted for a minimum of three and a maximum of ten semesters of fifteen weeks each. Candidates are required to take a total of nine course units, carry out research and write a project report. These course units include three compulsory core units and at least four units in the candidates’ thematic area. The project is equivalent to four course units.
The Objectives of the Course:
i) To enlarge and secure the future of the Faculty as a centre of excellence in legal training.
ii) To respond to market demands by addressing emerging legal problems in light of changed legal and geopolitical terrains.
iii) To provide a rigorous and critical grounding in key areas of law.
iv) To provide specialised and focused training in law at the post-graduate level.
2.0 Entry Requirements
2.1 The Common Regulations for the Master’s Degree in all Faculties, Institutes and Schools shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission:
2.2 Holders of a Bachelor of Laws degree with a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours from the University of Nairobi.
2.3 Graduates of any other University whose degrees have been accepted by Senate to be equivalent to the Bachelor of Laws degree with qualifications specified in Regulation 2.2.
2.4 Holders of a Bachelor of Laws Degree of the University of Nairobi or its accepted equivalent who have achieved a Lower Second Class Honours and have satisfied Senate that they possess academic qualifications equivalent to Upper Second Class Honours through:
a) At least two years of work or relevant experience; or
b) Relevant research and publications; or
c) Attainment of a post-graduate diploma from a recognized academic institution.
3.0 Credits Transfer
A candidate may be exempted from some course units and credits transferred from institutions recognised by Senate subject to the following conditions:
3.1 They shall have passed examinations in similar course units at post-graduate master’s degree level or equivalent level.
3.2 A candidate can only transfer upto a maximum of one-third of the course units.
3.3 The candidate shall apply for exemption in writing through the Dean, School of Law to the Director of the Board of Post-graduate Studies.
3.4 The application shall be accompanied by officially endorsed, supporting academic documents.
3.5 The candidate shall pay the appropriate exemption fees to the University.
4.0 Course Structure and Duration
4.1 The programme will consist of course work, examination and a project. It will run for a minimum of three and a maximum of ten semesters of fifteen weeks each.
4.2 Candidates shall be required to take a minimum of two course units per semester and upto a maximum of five course units per semester.
4.3 Each course unit shall be taught for 60 contact hours in each semester.
4.4 Candidates shall be required to take a total of nine course units and write a research project report. These shall include three compulsory core course units and at least four course units in the area of specialization chosen. Students may take upto a maximum of two course units from an area other than the area of specialization chosen.
4.5 The research project report must be in the area of specialization and undertaken upon successful completion of the nine taught course units. It shall be equivalent to four course units.
4.6 The Senate reserves the right to require candidates to choose subjects that have a common thematic link, or which together constitute a distinct area of specialization, and to attend such other remedial courses as may be necessary for satisfactory completion of the LL.M programme.
4.7 The School reserves the right to decide which courses to offer in any academic year.
4.8 A student wishing to defer his/her admission shall write a letter to that effect to the Dean of the School stating the reasons for deferral and when he/she wishes to take up admission.
4.9 Deferrals shall not be granted beyond a period of three semesters. In case of requests for deferrals for more than three semesters, an applicant shall be required to make a fresh application.
4.10 Candidates may withdraw from the School by notifying the Director, Board of Post graduate Studies and the Dean in writing.Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Master of Laws:
A holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree with upper second-class honors of the University of Nairobi.
A graduate of any recognized University whose degree has been accepted by Senate to be equivalent of a Bachelor of Laws with upper second-class honors of the University of Nairobi.
A holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree of the University of Nairobi or its accepted equivalent who, although not having achieved upper second class honors, has satisfied Senate, on the basis of research and publications, that he/she possesses equivalent academic qualifications.Careers
While law graduates are well-suited for specific legal careers, studying a law degree does not limit you to roles specifically in this field. Like other social science subjects, the academic challenges provided by law degrees can be good preparation for a broad range of different career paths. Other sectors you might consider as a law graduate include: accountancy, banking, business and management, commerce, finance, government, HR and recruitment, journalism, marketing and PR, media, politics, publishing, teaching, the civil service, not-for-profit and NGOs, or think tanks and policy development.Fees and Funding
| MASTERS OF LAW -G62 | ||
| TUITION | 42000 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 1000 | |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7000 | |
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2250 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1000 | |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30000 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem1 | 3 units | 158750 |
| Sem2 | 3 units | 131250 |
| Sem3 | 3 units | 153750 |
| Sem4(Project) | 4 units | 200250 |
| Grand total-LLM | 644000 |
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