LAW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

A. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

 

BACHELOR OF LAWS (L.L.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, and mode 3- LL.B. 2-year programme.

Mode 1 – LL.B. 5-year programme

The normal requirements for entry into the LL.B. 5-year programme are:

  • Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE or COSC examination
  • LGCSE or equivalent with at least four subjects passed with a C-grade and two other subjects passed with at least a D- grade.
  • 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 (i.e. at least a 60 percent average or equivalent).

Mode 3 – LL.B. 2-year Programme

 The normal requirements for applicants shall be:

BA Law with a minimum of PASS

 

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN INSURANCE

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 Cambridge Overseas Schools Certificate (COSC), Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE), or equivalent certificate; or
  • Recognition of prior learning.

Duration

It shall normally extend over a minimum of three (6) 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 over a period of (3) months. The remaining three (3) months will consist of registration, assessment, examination periods and University vacations.

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 COP is a qualification developed as part of the fit and proper requirements for insurance intermediaries in Lesotho. The programme aims to provide students with introductory knowledge on key aspects of the insurance sector such as the legal framework governing Lesotho’s insurance sector, the role of the Regulator in the insurance sector, ethical considerations in the insurance business among other things. The programme will also equip students with cognitive and conceptual tools such as problem solving skills, application skills, and to some extent analytical skills which will enable students to deal with risk and compliance management, ethical considerations, and dispute resolution in the insurance business. It will introduce students to the fundamental aspects of the regulation of insurance business in Lesotho by emphasizing selected general principles in insurance and related areas together with more specific areas, such as insurance products, risk management and others. The programme is designed to equip students with the relevant knowledge and practical skills required to successfully operate within the insurance environment in Lesotho.

 

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.