University of Professional Studies(UPSA), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The UPSA Law School invites applications for admission to its BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) Degree programme for every Academic Year. The LLB Degree programme is offered in two cohorts:- Three (3)-Year LL. B Degree Programme for First Degree Holders
• Four (4)-Year LL. B Degree Programme for Non-First Degree Holders
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Additional Requirement Applicants must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE credit passes of at least grade C6 or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and three (3) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level in addition to three ‘A’ Level passes plus a pass in General Paper. Entrance Examination and Selection Interview The 3-Year Post-First Degree LL. B-qualified short-listed applicants will be required to take an Entrance Examination, which will attract a non-refundable examination fee of GH¢1,000. Applicants who are successful in the Entrance Examination will go through a Selection Interview. The Entrance Examination and Selection Interview will be held as follows: Note 2: The Three (3)-Year Post First Degree LLB applicants are to note that lectures are held from Monday to Friday (Evenings) and Saturday (morning). Four (4)-Year LL.B Degree Programme for Non-First Degree Holders (Full-Time Day) Qualifications acceptable for admission: – West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) – American High School Grade 12 with at least a Final Grade Point of 3.0. – WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level – General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level- WASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A1-C6 and grade A-D respectively) in three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies, in addition to any three elective subjects.
- WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level must have passes in any three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be grade D or better) plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) or better in five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE Ordinary (‘O’) Level.
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A'’ Level applicants must have at least five (5) credit passes, including English and Mathematics at the GCSE/Baccalaureate/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three subjects at the ‘A’ Level.
How to Apply (LLB)
Purchase of Online Serial Numbers (OSN): Online Serial Numbers (OSN) for UPSA are available for purchase at the cost of GH¢230.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and US$120.00 for International Applicants at the following sales points:- Any Ecobank or Access Bank branch nationwide
- Any Ghana Post (Post Office) branch nationwide
- By Visa/Master Card/Mobile Money using the link http://interpayafrica.com/custom/upsa
- By mobile money (all networks) short code: *887*9#
- Log on to admissions.upsa.edu.gh
- Use the Online Serial Numbers (OSN) and the receipt number to access the online application form.
- Fill in the application form and submit it online
- Certified copies of all certificates
- Certified copies of original transcript(s) of academic records
- Certificates confirmed by the professional body are required for professional applicants
- Birth certificate
POSTGRADUATE (Master's)
Some programs for postgraduate Law programs:- Master of Laws (LLM) in Competition and Consumer Protection Law
- a) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or an equivalent law degree from an accredited university/institution and with at least Second-Class Lower Division.
- b) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree holders with Third Class from an accredited university/institution with five years’ work experience. Applicants in this category will be required to go through a screening and selection interview.
- Demonstrate advanced, practical knowledge of the legal dimensions of international commercial and corporate activities.
- Critically analyses the current international economic and world trade systems, particularly their impact on developing economies.
- Explain the rules and procedures related to the legal representation of clients in international commercial transactions.
- Demonstrate strong legal drafting skills, especially for international corporate, commercial, and financial transactions.
- Understand the international regimes and institutional frameworks that regulate corporate and commercial activities globally.
- Demonstrate an in-depth, integrated understanding of how key international financial transactions are structured and executed.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or an equivalent law degree from an accredited university/institution, and with at least a Second-Class Lower Division.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree holders with a Third Class from an accredited university/institution with five years’ work experience. Applicants in this category will be required to go through a screening and selection interview.
- Develop a strong understanding of how national and international laws interact to shape policy and regulatory responses to emerging global challenges related to natural resource use and climate change.
- Understand the theoretical foundations and practical applications of natural resources and climate change law on a global scale.
- Gain insight into the diverse regulatory techniques used or proposed to address climate change and critically assess their effectiveness and impact.
- Understand the role and functions of international and national legal institutions in managing climate change and regulating the use of natural resources.
- Develop a critical awareness of climate change issues and how the global exploitation and mismanagement of natural resources impact climate change.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or an equivalent law degree from an accredited university/institution and with at least Second Class Lower Division.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree holders with a Third Class from an accredited university/institution with five years’ work experience. Applicants in this category will be required to go through a screening and selection interview.
Type of Applicant /Activity | Starting Date for Application | Closing Date for Application | Entrance Examination | Selection Interview |
Post-First Degree LLB | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Saturday, 17th May, 2025 | Tues. 27th May – Fri. 30th May, 2025 |
Mature | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday 4th July, 2025 | Fri. 5th Sept – 6th September, 2025 | To be announced |
University Diploma/ HND/Professional | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 22nd August, 2025 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
4-Year LLB | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | To be announced | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
WASSCE | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | To be announced | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Postgraduate (MPhil/ MBA/MSc/MA) | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 22nd August, 2025 | Not Applicable | To be Announced |
Postgraduate (LLM) | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 29th August, 2025 | Not Applicable | To be Announced |
Postgraduate (Distance Learning) | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 22nd August, 2025 | Not Applicable | To be Announced |
Postgraduate (PhD) | Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 | Friday, 27 th June, 2025 | Not Applicable | To be Announced |
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University of Ghana (Legon) Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Admissions Requirement Overview Admission to the University of Ghana School of Law requires a solid academic background. High school graduates must have excellent grades to qualify. For postgraduate programmes, a bachelor's degree and, often, some professional experience are necessary. Additionally, all candidates must pass an entrance examination and an interview to demonstrate their aptitude for legal studies. REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN LAW Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE Qualification
- General Entry Requirements for the Full-Time Degree Programmes
- Calculation of Aggregates for Admission
- B) POST FIRST DEGREE INTAKES 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
- Pass: A student is deemed to have passed if he/she has a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 42 credits of core courses and electives at the end of Level 200.
- Withdrawal: A student who does not pass as prescribed by (2a) shall be asked by the Registrar to withdraw from the University.
- a)He/she has satisfied all General University and School requirements;
- b)He/she has accumulated a minimum of 90 credits, including all core courses;
- c)He/she must not have failed any of the core courses (where failure means a grade below D);
- d)He/she must not have failed more than 12 credits of elective courses (where failure means a grade below D).
Masters Admission
INTRODUCTION Starting September 2025, the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) will introduce thirty-eight (38) new graduate programmes - nineteen (19) Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes and nineteen (19) Master of Arts (M.A.) programmes. These programmes will replace and expand the current postgraduate course offerings at the school. The Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes will provide specialized legal training to persons with previous backgrounds in law and equip them with knowledge and skills to navigate relevant work-related legal and other regulatory situations. These programmes additionally provide opportunities and substantive training to engage in postgraduate research. The Master of Arts (M.A.) programmes, on the other hand, will provide functional legal training to persons without a previous background in law to equip them with knowledge and skills to navigate relevant work-related legal and other regulatory situations and to provide opportunities and substantive training to engage in postgraduate research. Fees:- GHS 22,355.00 (Ghanaians)
- USD 9,178.00 (Non-Ghanaians)
- GHS 2,445.00 (Admission Processing Fees)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcript (for those applying for Master of Arts Degree programmes)
- Bachelor of Laws Degree Certificate and Transcript (for those applying for Master of Laws Degree programmes)
- Three referees’ reports are required for all applicants (provide the details of the referees online)
- Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of their bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts in PDF format
Masters Programs
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (M.A. & LL.M.) Designed to train professionals to meet the high demand for specialization in ADR and to equip them with the knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complexities of domestic and international ADR methods. Apply CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW (M.A. & LL.M.) Provides students with an advanced understanding of Corporate or Commercial Law. Courses include Corporate Laws on Transactions, Commercial Contracts, Governance, Dispute Resolution, Comparative Company Law, Taxation, Financial Markets Regulation, Financial Markets Insolvency, Finance, Insolvency, Financial Law, Rescue and Restructuring. Apply ENERGY LAW (LL.M. & M.A.) Provides specialized, in-depth, legal, and practical training in upstream, downstream, and renewable energy from recognized industry academics along with experienced industry practitioners; and equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet current and evolving developments in the industry. Apply FINANCIAL MARKETS LAW AND REGULATION (LL.M. & M.A.) Deals with the complex issues that create the need to explore effective and sustainable approaches to the regulation of emerging issues in the financial sector. It addresses issues of financial insolvency, regulatory enforcement, corporate governance, and anti-money laundering. Apply GENDER AND THE LAW (M.A. & LL.M.) Offers a unique opportunity for students to study in-depth the overlap between gender, law and discrimination in varied contexts, including employment, labour, disability, and human rights; and to understand the socio-cultural and socio-legal underpinnings of gender challenges within the Ghanaian legal system, and the international legal framework. Apply HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS (LL.M. & M.A.) Provides a broad understanding of current legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that arise in promoting and protecting human health. Courses include Bioethics, Public Health Law, Global Health Law and Policy, Mental Health, Gender and Reproductive Health Rights, Health and Human Rights, and Innovative Medicine. Apply HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND PROTECTION (M.A. & LL.M.) Provides a broad understanding of current legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that arise in promoting and protecting human rights. Courses include Theory and Approaches to Human Rights; Foundations of International Human Rights Law; The African Human Rights System; Human Rights in Ghana; Refugee Policy and Protection; International Human Rights Treaties and Covenants; Human Rights Institutions and Courts; Human Rights and the Oil and Mining Industries; Disability and Human Rights; Gender-based violence, Gender and Armed Conflict; and Gender and reproductive health rights issues. Apply INTERNATIONAL LAW (LL.M. & M.A.) Designed to equip students with an advanced understanding of International Law and its impact on modern international politics. It will improve students’ capacity to engage with vexed questions in current global affairs that border on the normativity and legitimacy of International Law in areas like International Human Rights Law, International Trade Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Labour Law, among others. Apply INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW (LL.M. & M.A.) Focuses on the responses of law to issues of modern technology. Courses include cyberlaw, Internet and digitalization, e-commerce, online privacy, data protection, telecommunications, e-governance, technology transfer, robotics, and artificial intelligence law. Apply LAW AND DEVELOPMENT (LL.M. & M.A.) An interdisciplinary study of law and economics, and social development. Courses include Law and International Development; International Law, Sustainability and Development, Multinational Enterprises and the Law; Law, Governance and Development, and Gender and the Law. Apply LABOUR LAW AND PRACTICE (LL.M. & M.A.) Provides a distinctively in-depth study of domestic, international labour, employment and human rights law in a comparative approach, which ensures that graduates remain relevant in this specialised area within the present changing phase of labour and employment. Apply LAW OF THE SEA AND OCEAN GOVERNANCE (M.A. & LL.M.) Deals with the theoretical, practical, and regulatory dynamics of ocean-related development strategies. Courses include Ocean Governance and Policy; Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea; Dispute Settlement in the Law of the Sea; Introduction to Public International Law; Maritime Safety and Security; Admiralty Law; International Law, Sustainability and Development Seminar; Marine Ecology and Environmental Protection; International Maritime Conflict Management; Law of Marine Environment; and Law of Marine Insurance. Apply LAW FOR MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (LL.M. & M.A) An innovative area that will build the capacity of its students to become stakeholders in the MSME ecosystem and contribute to the resilience of MSMEs in Ghana, and eventually in West Africa and Africa. Apply NATIONAL SECURITY AND PRACTICE (M.A. & LL.M.) Handles the theoretical, practical, and regulatory dynamics of national security laws. Courses include National Security in Theory; Managing National Security; Cybersecurity and National Security: Current Issues; International Criminal Law (Core Crimes and Concepts); Policing in the 21st Century: Law Enforcement in a ‘Digi-World’; International Humanitarian Law; International Criminal Law (Prosecution and Practice); Online Privacy and Data Protection; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Systems. Apply MARITIME LAW (LL.M. & M.A.) Introduces students to the features of maritime law, legal environment of the shipping industry, Jurisdiction, Ship Legal Personality, Ownership, Registration and Nationality of Vessels, Salvage, Marine Insurance, Pilotage and Towage, Vessel-source Pollution and Compensation Claims, Port State Control, rules on carriage of goods by sea, charterparties, carriage of goods under Bills of Lading, obligation of ship owners, shippers and charterers, Limitation of Liability, Admiralty, Maritime Safety, Security, and sustainable use of Marine resources. Apply NATURAL RESOURCES LAW (M.A. & LL.M.) Advanced as a crucial sector for Ghana and Africa's developmental trajectory, this course includes the Political Economy of Natural Resource Regulation; Environmental Protection in Natural Resources Extraction: Law, Policy and Trends; Renewable Energy Law and Policy; Basic Geology of Oil and Gas; Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Law; On-Shore Mining Law; Regulation of Trees and Forest Resources in Ghana; Regulation of Inland, Ground, Coastal Water and Seabed Resources; Marine Ecology & Environmental Protection; International Maritime Conflict Management; Gender-based violence, and Law of the Marine Environment. Apply LAW AND PRACTICE OF PUBLICATION ADMINISTRATION (LL.M. & M.A.) Provides innovative public service education for pre-career and in-career persons, with a focus on the interface between law and practice of public administration. The aim is to open graduates up to relevant and specialised skills in law and public administration, public financial administration legal framework, legal basis of public administration, administrative policy development and implementation, labour and employment arbitration, the contract of employment, labour law, and human rights. Apply PARALEGAL PRACTICE (M.A. & LL.M.) An experiential learning programme that seeks to provide an opportunity for non-lawyers to acquire legal knowledge, practical and problem-solving skills from seasoned legal practitioners and academics that will enable them to provide a circumscribed set of legal services in the legal sector. Apply TAX LAW, POLICY AND PRACTICE (LL.M. & M.A.) Equips students with knowledge and skills in tax policy formulation, tax legislation design, tax administration and tax practice. Knowledge and skills gained will enable them to navigate relevant work-related legal and regulatory situations in tax law, policy, and practice. Apply Note: The University reserves the right not to run programmes that are undersubscribed. CONSENT FOR PROCESSING OF DATA: By applying, you consent to granting us permission to collect, process, and publish your data (including but not limited to name, photograph, academic records, contact information, and other relevant details) for official purposes related to admission, academic records, and institutional publicity. You agree that this information may be used in:- University of Ghana publications (e.g., prospectuses, yearbooks, websites, social media).
- Academic and administrative records.
- Public announcements on our websites for the sake of increased openness as part of the administrative processes of admission, which announcements shall, however, only include your name and assigned index numbers necessary for entrance exams, interviews, or admission selection, if any. And such announcements, at our discretion, may remain posted on our websites for a period up to six years.
PhD Admissions
Doctor of Philosophy in Law The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-intensive degree and the most advanced degree offered by the University of Ghana School of Law. The rationale for the PhD programme is to provide advanced training for scholars to deepen and broaden their understanding of Law. The programme is designed to transform these scholars into producers of knowledge, capable of expanding the frontiers of the law to achieve policy goals and sustainable development. While the programme is aimed at developing important transferable academic skills, it also responds to the need to produce high-caliber teachers for the various law Faculties in Ghana. OBJECTIVES The objective of the PhD programme is to: (a) To enable students to acquire critical thinking and research skills to become producers of knowledge in their area of specialization. (b) Prepare students for opportunities in teaching, research, and policy development. (c) Facilitate the acquisition of substantive knowledge in a given field of law. (d) Expose students to a range of methodological approaches to legal research. (e) Contribute significantly to the teaching and research pedigree of the University of Ghana. The PhD courses run by the School are as follows:- FLAW 702 - Comparative and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Study of Law and Society • FLAW 703 - Advanced Legal Research Methodologies • FLAW 704 - Legal Aspects of Regional Integration in Africa • FLAW 705 - Law and Development in Africa • FLAW 706 - Trends in Legal Pedagogy • FLAW 707 - Legal Traditions of the World • FLAW 708 - Gender and International Legal Studies • FLAW 709 - Advanced Constitutional Law • FLAW 712 - Advanced International Commercial Arbitration
- University of Ghana publications (e.g., prospectuses, yearbooks, websites, social media).
- Academic and administrative records.
- Public announcements on our websites for the sake of increased openness as part of the administrative processes of admission, which announcements shall, however, only include your name and assigned index numbers necessary for entrance exams, interviews, or admission selection, if any. And such announcements, at our discretion, may remain posted on our websites for a period up to six years.
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Short Courses Admission for Law(LLB)
DATA PROTECTION Personal data of participants will not be shared or disclosed to any third parties external to the University of Ghana. The UGSoL will process participants’ data following the Data Protection laws of Ghana. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Our training courses are taught in English, so participants must have a good command of the language. COURSES AVAILABLE- BASIC LAW FOR LIFE SERIES
- General introduction to the Ghana Legal System
- Getting acquainted with the Constitution
- Principles of Contract Law
- Labour and Employment Law
- Family Law (Marriage, Divorce, Child Custody, and Adoption)
- Criminal Law: Crimes, Arrest, Bail, and Bonds
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UNDER THE NEW COMPANIES ACT
- Introduction to Corporate Governance
- Corporate Agency problems and incentives for sound insider behaviour
- The linkages between sound corporate governance and business success
- The rules of corporate governance under the new Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)
- Stakeholders, trustees, and watchdogs in corporate governance
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES IN BUSINESS
- Managing Conflicts in Organisations: Nature, Causes and Characteristics of Workplace Conflicts
- Becoming an Effective Negotiator
- Managing Workplace Conflicts through Mediation
- Introduction to Commercial Arbitration
- FUNDAMENTALS OF TAXATION IN GHANA
- Direct Tax Obligations of a Taxpayer
- Mode of Assessments for Direct Taxes
- Management of Withholding Taxes
- Enforcement and Collection of Direct Taxes
- Offences and Penalties
- Tax & other Revenue Measures in the 2023 Budget Statement
- THE NEW LAND ACT (28th November-2nd December, 2022)
- Types of interests and rights in land in Ghana
- Acquisition and registration of interests and title in land
- Interest of licensees and caretakers of land
- Spousal Property Rights
- Offenses relating to land
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University of Cape Coast(UCC), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (Ghanaian and foreign) for admission into the 3-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programme of the University of Cape Coast. Applicants are to note that the programme is strictly fee-paying.
- Sound knowledge and application of law
- Proficiency in use of information technology, legal data and law office software
- Critical thinking, logical reasoning, advocacy and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to conduct sound legal research and
- Community and public service and voluntarism
- Have obtained a good first degree in any field of study from a recognized University with at least a 2nd Class Lower Division or have obtained post-graduate qualification from a recognized University
- Submit an official transcript of academic record
- Submit at least two referees’ reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer
- Pass a selection interview
- Show capacity for a demanding full time study; availability by show of release letter from employers; and ability to pay
- Write an entrance examination
- Familiarize themselves with the provisions of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution and current affairs (national and international)
- Have successfully completed national service
- Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast (Mode of payment – cash)
- Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals (Mode of payment – Postal Order)
- University of Cape Coast, Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of payment – Cash)
- Kumasi Workers’ College, Kumasi (Mode of payment - CASH)
- I-J Consult, Kasoa - Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASHPayment)
- All UCC College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment:
- Applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.ghthen go to the Quick Links and click on Apply Now for further instructions. Applicants should select the POST FIRST DEGREE application type.
- Ghanaian applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the Large EMS envelope:
- Application reference number
- Full name
- Type of Application (Post First Degree)
- Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the Faculty Brochure very carefully before completion of the online application form.
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