University of Nairobi School of Law Requirements

By Mercy | August 27, 2019

University of Nairobi School of law is located in Nairobi Parklands campus. The School provides intending lawyers with the knowledge of the law required in professional practice, commerce and industry and central and local government services. It has three departments namely;Private law,Commercial law and  Public Law.

The School offers Bachelor of Laws Degree(LL.B),Master of Laws(LL.M) and Doctor of Philosophy in Law Degree.

University of Nairobi Bachelor of Laws(LL.B)

Entry Requirements

• 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.

Admission is open to;

• Holder of degree(s) from a recognized university
• Holder of Advanced Level Certificate with at least three principal passes equivalent
• Holder of K.C.S.E certificate with minimum university entry points of at least C+
• Holders of at least a credit pass in a Diploma from a recognized institution in addition to K.C.S.E certificate with a Mean Grade of at least C (plain)

University of Nairobi LL.B Course Structure

The Bachelor of Laws degree programme is both academic and practical in orientation. The teaching
methods applied include lectures, tutorials, group work and presentations.

Clinical attachments and links with the legal fraternity, industry and other law schools provide an important component.

The programme is organized into 67 units, 26 of which are core and 41 electives.

To graduate, a candidate is required to take and pass in a total of 48 units, 12 in each year of study, including all the core units.

Course Examination

Evaluation consists of coursework, assignments, continuous assessment tests and written examinations.
Each unit is grade out of a maximum of 100 marks.

Written examinations constitute 70% and coursework 30% . The pass mark in each unit is 40%. The final award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws in based on average score in all units taken for credit by a candidate in second, third and fourth years.

The council ;of Legal Education and the Law society of Kenya oversees the post graduation practical
training for graduates of law seeking to enter the legal profession as advocates of the Kenyan Bar.

KUSOL Kenyatta University School of Law

University of Nairobi LL.B COURSE FEES

A. FIRST SEMESTER

1. TUITION FEES
   KShs. 75,480/= per six units or KShs. 12,580/= per course unit.

• OTHER CHARGES
  Registration KShs. 1,000/= per semester
  Student Identity Card KShs. 500/= per year
  Computer KShs. 5,000/= per year
  Caution money KShs. 5,000/= once
  Examination KShs. 5,000/= per year
  Medical cover KShs. 5,000/= per year
  Student Association KShs. 5,000/= per year
  Activity KShs. 2,000/= per year
  Total KShs. 99,980/= Semester 1st year
  Note: Foreign students are expected to pay an additional (20%) of the total fees.

B. TOTAL COST PER SEMESTER

• Semester Tuition fees and Other Charges Total
  1st 75,480.00   24,500.00  99,980.00
  2nd 75,480.00  1,000.00   76,480.00
  3rd 75,480.00   19,500.00  94,980.00
  4th 75,480.00   1,000.00    76,480.00
  5th 75,480.00   19,500.00  94,980.00
  6th 75,480.00   1,000.00    76,480.00
  7th 75,480.00   19,500.00   94,980.00
  8th 75,480.00   1,000.00    76,480.00

TOTAL COST PER COMPLETE PROGRAMME (48 COURSE UNITS) = KShs: 690,840
Note: Fees is only payable in Banker’s Cheques /Draft payable to

UNES/FACULTY OF LAW or paid into:

A/C
03-073-1021554

Barclays Bank, Westland Branch.

University of Nairobi Master of Laws

This degree is designed to enable students wishing to gain further skills and specialize in specific areas of law. It takes two years of study for one to be conferred with the degree.

Entry Requirements

The following shall be eligible for admission:

I)   Holders of a Bachelor of Laws degree with a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours from the University of Nairobi.

II)   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.

III)  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.

LL.M FEE STRUCTURE

Tuition Fee per course unit KSH. 35,000/=

Examination Fees             Kshs. 6000/= for 3 course units

Registration Fees              Kshs.1,000/= per semester

Caution fees                       Kshs. 5,000/=Once

Student Identity Card      Kshs.     500/= per year

Computer fees                    Kshs, 5,000/= per semester

Medical Fees                       Kshs. 5,000/= per year

Activity fees                         Kshs. 2,000/= per year

Total                          Kshs. 24,500/=

Note; Foreign students are expected to pay additional 15% of the total fee.

The project is equivalent to four course units.

Total Cost per Semester

Semester    Tuition fees       Other charges           Total

1st               105,000                24,500                       129,500

2nd             105,000                12,500                       117,500

3rd              105,000                12,500                       117,500

4th            140,000                   14,000                     154,000

Total                                Kshs. 518,500

TOTAL COST PER COMPLETE PROGRAMME 9 COURSE UNITS, PROJECT AND OTHER CHARGES = KSh. 518,500

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