Bachelor of Law (LLB)
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Law (LLB) is an undergraduate degree that teaches how laws are made, interpreted and applied. You will study core subjects such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Tort, Property Law, Legal Methods, Evidence, Human Rights and Jurisprudence. The course builds strong skills in legal research, reading cases, writing legal arguments and courtroom advocacy. Graduates can pursue careers as lawyers, prosecutors, corporate legal advisors, policy analysts, legal researchers or work with NGOs, government and international organisations. For students in Ghana, the LLB is the first step toward professional qualification (Ghana School of Law and the Bar) and offers chances for internships, mooting and public service. If you enjoy reading, arguing fairly, and solving real-world problems, law can be a powerful and rewarding path.
Aims & Objectives
Develop accurate legal research skills using Ghanaian and international sources and cite authorities correctly.
Master the fundamentals of major legal subjects (constitutional, criminal, contract, tort, property) and apply principles to cases.
Understand and evaluate legal reasoning, precedent and statutory interpretation through case analysis and moot exercises.
Create clear, professional legal documents and pleadings that meet court and client standards.
Apply ethical standards and professional responsibility in legal problem-solving and client interactions.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong Career Path
An LLB opens routes to legal practice, public service, corporate counsel roles, and NGO or policy work in Ghana and beyond.
Professional Qualification Gateway
Completing the LLB is the required academic step before attending the Ghana School of Law and qualifying for the Bar.
Practical Training Opportunities
Programs offer moots, legal aid clinics and internships with law firms, courts and NGOs to build real-world experience.
Develop Transferable Skills
You gain high-demand skills—research, writing, advocacy and critical thinking—useful across media, business and public sectors.
Influence and Social Impact
Law studies prepare you to protect rights, shape policy and contribute to justice, governance and community development.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Locate and interpret statutes, cases and regulations using GhanaLII, Ghana Law Reports and commercial databases; perform accurate legal citation.
Draft pleadings, contracts, legal opinions and memoranda using professional formats and Microsoft Word templates.
Analyze facts, identify legal issues, apply precedents and build persuasive arguments for written and oral submissions.
Prepare and present oral arguments, examinations-in-chief and cross-examinations in mock trials and court simulations.
Use case-management tools, document management and e-filing basics to organise files, deadlines and client records.
Tools & Resources
Ghana Legal Information Institute (GhanaLII) / online law reports
LexisNexis or other legal databases (where available)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF editors
Reference managers (Zotero, EndNote) for citations
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy reading load and complex legal language.
Understanding how precedent and statutes interact.
Tips & Advice
Create a reading schedule, summarise cases in plain language and join study groups to discuss key points.
Practice IRAC (Issue-Rule-Application-Conclusion) on cases and ask tutors for guidance on applying rules to facts.
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