LAW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
A. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.)
Preamble
The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) is offered under 3 modes:
- Mode 1 – LL.B. 5-year programme
- Mode 2- LL.B. 3-year programme
- Mode 3- LL.B. 2-year programme
Mode 1 – LL.B. 5-year programme
For entry into the LL.B. 5-year programme, applicants must have:
- Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE or COSC examinations
- Obtained a C grade or better in at least four subjects
- Obtained a D grade in two other subjects
- A minimum of a C-grade in English Language.
- A total not exceeding 26 Average Point Score (APS) is the acceptable achievement of a candidate.
Mode 2 – LL.B. 3-year Programme
The normal requirements for applicants shall be:
A Bachelors’ Degree from any other discipline with at least a Second Class, Second-Division pass.
Mode 3 – LL.B. 2-year Programme
The normal requirements for applicants shall be:
BA Law with a minimum of a PASS.
Career Opportunities: Legal practice, judicial office, prosecutorship, lecturing, conveyancing, notarial practice, legal consultancy, corporate legal advice etc.
CERTIFICATE IN PENSION LAW
The programme is a Certificate in Pension Law at Level 5 of the Lesotho Qualification Framework (LQF) and Level 5 of SADC Qualifications Framework (SADCQF).
Entry Requirements
- The minimum entry requirements into the certificate programme will be based on one of the following:
- A COSC, LGCSE, Matric or equivalent certificate plus two years’ relevant work experience; OR
- Recognition of prior learning.
Duration
It shall normally extend over a minimum of three (3) months. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the Faculty may, with the approval of Senate, agree to an extension for a specific period, not exceeding a full academic year. The programme comprises of ten (10) courses that are taught during (10) ten intensive days over a period of (3) months. The days are broken down as follows: 4 days in the first month, 3 days in the second month and 3 days in the last month.
Mode of Learning
The courses will combine theory and practice in the form of case studies. Students are expected to read on their own. Lectures are conducted in a structured but discursive manner allowing for questions and discussions. Practical examples are routinely considered with reference to case law, experience from the industry and other available resources.
Course Rationale
The programme helps students to develop their understanding of pension law and practice through case studies. It addresses key issues in the business of pension fund, including rights and obligations of pension beneficiaries; the nature of different types and categories of pension funds as well as the administration; fund governance; management and regulation of pension funds as well as financial institutions. The programme enables students to apply this knowledge and competence in their workplace. The programme enables participants to collate, analyze and synthesize with issues relating to death and disability benefits distribution, deductions of benefits, and protection of benefits by pension funds. It also enables participants to identify issues which arise in pension fund business and apply legal principles covered in the programme to those issues in order to advise on appropriate courses of action to be taken in a practical setting.
Career Opportunities: Legal practice, judicial office, prosecutorship, lecturing, conveyancing, notarial practice, legal consultancy, corporate legal advice etc.
B. POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR LAW (CONCILIATION AND
ARBITRATION) – 13 WEEKS
Requirements: A recognized Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Extensive work experience may also be considered for admission.
Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree will be awarded a Post-Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) while candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be awarded a Diploma in Labour Law, (Conciliation and Arbitration).
Career Opportunities: Independent Conciliator or Arbitrator for the Directorate of Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DDPR); in Human Resources Departments, function as Labour Relations Advisor or Specialist; Consultant in Labour Law, Labour Relations and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Legal Advisor for non-governmental organisations or community-based organisations.
C. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER OF LAWS – 2 YEARS FULL TIME
Requirements: A Bachelor of Laws degree with at least a Second Class, Second Division pass and a minimum of 60% pass in the chosen field of specialization.
Career Opportunities: Legal practice, judicial office, prosecutorship, lecturing, conveyancing, notarial practice, legal consultancy, corporate legal advisors, forensic experts, etc.