Handbook of Academic Policies

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LLB PROGRAMME

 

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INTAKES

Admission Requirements

Selection of Senior High School applicants into the LLB programme will be based on performance in the WASSCE.

Graduation Requirements

A student shall be required to carry a minimum workload of 15 credits and a maximum of 18 credits per semester. To graduate therefore a student will be required to obtain a minimum of 120 credits and a maximum of 144 credits.

 

POST- FIRST DEGREE INTAKES 

Admissions Requirement

The entry requirement for the Post-First Degree LLB Programme is a good first degree from a recognized University. A recognized University refers to all Universities accredited by the National Accreditation Board. Suitably qualified applicants are required to participate in a selection examination and an interview.

Promotion Requirements from Level 200 to 400

a. 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.

b. Withdrawal: A student who does not pass as prescribed by (2a) shall be asked by the Registrar to withdraw from the University.

 

Graduation Requirements (LLB)

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for graduation if:

a) He/she has satisfied all General University and Faculty requirements;

b) He/she has accumulated a minimum of 72 credits, including all core courses;

c) He/she must not have failed any of 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)