MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) IN PARALEGAL PRACTICE & MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN PARALEGAL PRACTICE
PARALEGAL PRACTICE (M.A. & LL.M.)
The paralegal sector is an essential growth catalyst that aids the development process by expanding the provision of legal services and access to justice. It is in recognition of this that UGSoL has gone to great lengths to mount this Paralegal Practice programme.
The overall objectives of the MA/LL.M Paralegal Practice programme are to:
1. Provide opportunity for students to receive relevant training, practical skills, and necessary education to effectively contribute to the growth of the legal sector.
2. Prepare students to become an integral part of legal teams in various legal spaces and to participate in the provision of a circumscribed set of legal services.
3. Equip students with mastery over basic legal concepts essential for paralegal practice.
4. Build and instil valuable employability skills that can be readily applied to a wide range of careers in the field of law in public and private sector projects.
5. Challenge students to be creative and critical thinkers on legal and non-legal (ethical, social, cultural) matters that affect the provision of a circumscribed set of legal services and access to justice.
COURSE DURATION
One (1) Academic Year
Venue: University of Ghana – Accra City Campus, Adabraka.
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online lectures)
Time:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Fridays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Fees:
- GHS 22,355.00 (Ghanaians)
- USD 9,178.00 (Non-Ghanaians)
- GHS 2,445.00 (Admission Processing Fees)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree from a recognized University.
- Shortlisting / Interview
- M.A. – proven interest, exposure or experience in Paralegal Practice.
- LL.M. – Bachelor of laws degree or its equivalent.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
This two-semester programme comprises lectures, seminars and dissertations. Continuous assessment shall be the main mode of examination.
Students are therefore expected to actively participate in topical seminars and contribute to discussions on pertinent issues in Paralegal Practice. Research works leading to dissertations and papers are expected to be selected according to student interests. Industry practitioners shall facilitate seminars to increase student exposure to the job market and industry needs.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The M.A. programme has the following courses:
• Research Methods
• Fundamentals of Law Practice Management
• Legal Ethics, Professionalism and Risk Management
• Legal Business Development and Client Service
• Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Law Practice
• Company and Partnership Law
• Corporate Governance of Small Businesses
• Managements Skills for Small Business
• Taxation of Small Businesses
• M.A. Seminar
• Financial Management in Law Practice
• Professional Legal Research and Writing Skills
• Law Firm Structures and Human Resource Management
• Raising Capital for Small Businesses
• Restructuring and Insolvency of Small Businesses
• Accounting for Small Businesses
• M.A. Dissertation
The LL.M. programme has the following courses:
• Legal Research Methods
• Fundamentals of Law Practice Management
• Legal Ethics, Professionalism and Risk Management
• Legal Business Development and Client Service
• Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Law Practice
• Company and Partnership Law
• Corporate Governance of Small Businesses
• Managements Skills for Small Business
• Taxation of Small Businesses
• LL.M Seminar
• Financial Management in Law Practice
• Professional Legal Research and Writing Skills
• Law Firm Structures and Human Resource Management
• Raising Capital for Small Businesses
• Restructuring and Insolvency of Small Businesses
• Accounting for Small Businesses
• LL.M Paper
Contact Details:
Website: https://law.ug.edu.gh
Email: lawschool@ug.edu.gh
Phone Numbers: +233 (0) 30 396 3750 / +233 (0) 30 395 8555