MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) – Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication
Africa School of Politics and Governance Publication

MASTER OF LAWS (LLM)

This course provides students with professional experience skills which enhance legal theories and credibility in legal academic.

Master of Laws is undertaken by coursework.  This course provides students with professional experience skills which enhance legal theories and credibility in legal academic. Candidates may be admitted to this program if they are in possession of a Bachelor of Laws degree from ASPG University, equivalent Level 8 qualification from a recognized institution with passed grades of 80%-90%.

Program Highlight

NQA Level

9

Duration

3 Years

Study Mode

100% Online

Program Objective

The objective of a Master of Laws (LLM) is to provide law students with advanced legal specialization and practical skills in specific areas, which foster critical thinking, enhance research abilities, and enable professionals to analyze complex legal issues, ultimately increasing their employability and expertise in a chosen niche

Career Pathways
  • Paralegal Service
  • Legal Practitioner / Advocate
  • Prosecutor or Public Defender
  • Corporate Legal Counsel
  • Human Rights and NGO Lawyer
  • Legal Researcher or Academic
  • Government Legal Advisor

Core Curriculum Topics

Subject Area Core Topics Covered
Year 4 - Conveyancing & Notarial Practice Comparative Law (Roman-Germanic, Christian Religion Laws, Africa customary laws, Common laws), Competition Law (International Jurisdiction laws), LLM Research Project, Legal Professional Ethics, Conveyancing & Notarial Practice, Jurisprudence Legal professional

Core Courses by Year

Year -4, Semester 1 Courses Code Courses name
Understanding Source of Laws
LAW401 Comparative Law
LAW402 Competition Law
Year -4, Semester 2 Courses Code Courses name
Understanding Source of Laws
LAW404 LLM Research Project
LAW405 Legal Professional Ethics
Year -4, Semester 3 Courses Code Courses name
Understanding Source of Laws LAW406 Conveyancing & Notarial Practice
LAW407 Jurisprudence Legal professional

Programs Cost

 

Semester 1 (Jan-Apr)

Semester 2 (May-Jul)

Semester 3 (Aug-Oct)

Year Total

Programme Total

 

Registration Fee

N$1700

N$1000

N$1000

N$1,000

Once only

 

Tuition Fee per Semester

N$4,183

N$3,484

N$3,483

N$10,450

N$10,450/yr

 

 

N$10,450

N$41,800 total

Monthly Instalment :N$950

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Required Documents

Grade 11/12 certificate pass with minimum 20 points (ASPG Evaluation Scale)

Completed application form

English at minimum F at NSSCO / Cambridge level

Academic transcripts and certificates

Mature Age Entry (25+): junior/secondary education + 5 years relevant work experience

National ID or Passport (copy)

Postgraduate Masters: Bachelor degree holder Level 8 in any field

Recent passport-sized photographs

PhD: Master degree holder Level 9 from a recognized institution

Personal statement / motivation letter

Honorary Doctorate: 7 years career expertise (employer letter signed & stamped + CV) OR 14 years leadership (community leader letter + CV)

Two academic or professional references

Application Deadlines

Level

Intake Session

Applications Open

Application Deadline

All Programmes

1st Intake (Jan)

October 1

December 15

All Programmes

2nd Intake (June)

March 1

April 30

All Programmes

3rd Intake (Aug)

June 1

July 30

Petty Tjaimba

Faculty Representative

Dr. Michaella Michael Kalyangu

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Mr. Jim Christ Chu

Africa Political Analyst & Staff Representative