LLM University Of Nairobi (uonbi)

LLM University Of Nairobi UoNBI – Details:

MASTER OF LAWS

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) course is designed for students who are interested in gaining further skills and specializing in specific areas of laws (LL.B.) degree to delve into and develop expertise in emerging areas of law at the national, regional and international levels.

Admission Requirements

The common Regulations for the Masters degree in all Faculties, Institutes and Schools applies. Categories of persons to whom admission is open include:

Holder of an LL.B degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours from the University of Nairobi.

Graduates of any other University whose degrees have been accepted by the University of Nairobi Senate to be equivalent to the Bachelor of Laws degree at Upper Second Class Honours.

Holders of a Bachelors 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 posses academic qualifications equivalent to Upper Second Class Honours through:

At least two years of work or relevant experience:
Relevant research and publications: or
Attainment of a postgraduate diploma in Law from a recognized academic institution.

Thematic Areas

A student can specialize in any of the following thematic areas:

Law, Government and Democracy
Public Finance and Financial Services Law
International Trade and Investments Law
Law and Society
Gender and the Law
Public International Law
Environment and Natural Resources Law
Intellectual Property Law
Law, Science and Technology
Corporate Governance and the Law

Note: The availability of thematic areas is subject to a number of factors including having a minimum number of students enrolling in the thematic area.

Award of the Degree

Candidates who satisfy the Senate in the prescribed LL.M. examinations are awarded Master of Laws degree of the University of Nairobi in the thematic area in which they have been trained, examined and qualified.

Fees Schedule for LL.M. (MODULE II)

TUTION FEE PER COURSE UNIT KSHS. 35,000/=

OTHER CHARGES

Examination Fees

KShs.6,000/= for 3 units

Registration Fees

KShs. 1,000/= per semester

Student Identity Card

KShs. 500/= per year

Caution Fees ( Refundable)

KShs. 5,000/= once

Computer Fees

KShs. 5,000/= per semester

Medical Fees

KShs. 5,000/= per year

Activity Fees

KShs. 2,000/= per year

Total

KShs. 24,000/=

Note: Foreign students are expected to pay an additional 15% of the total fees.

TOTAL COST PER SEMESTER

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SEMESTER

TUTION

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

518,500/=

Note: 105,000/= is for 3 course units. Each additional course taken in a semester will attract 35,000=.

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

Note: Fees is only payable in Banker’s Cheque/ Draft payable to UNES/UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI or pad into A/C 03-073-1021554 Barclays Westlands Branch.

Admission Requirements

The common Regulations for the Masters degree in all Faculties, Institutes and Schools applies. Categories of persons to whom admission is open include:

Holder of an LL.B degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours from the University of Nairobi.

Graduates of any other University whose degrees have been accepted by the University of Nairobi Senate to be equivalent to the Bachelor of Laws degree at Upper Second Class Honours.

At least two years of work or relevant experience:
Relevant research and publications: or
Attainment of a postgraduate diploma in Law from a recognized academic institution.

Structure and duration

The LL.M programme consists of coursework, end of semester examinations and a project report. Teaching methods include lectures and seminars and group presentations. The programme is mounted for a minimum of three and a maximum of ten semesters of fifteen weeks each. Candidates are required to take a total of nine course units, carry out research and write a project report. These course units include three compulsory core units and at least four units in the candidates’ thematic area. The project is equivalent to four course units. LLM University Of Nairobi UoNBI

Thematic Areas

A student can specialize in any of the following thematic areas:

Law, Government and Democracy
Public Finance and Financial Services Law
International Trade and Investments Law
Law and Society
Gender and the Law
Public International Law
Environment and Natural Resources Law
Intellectual Property Law
Law, Science and Technology
Corporate Governance and the Law

Note: The availability of thematic areas is subject to a number of factors including having a minimum number of students enrolling in the thematic area.

Award of the Degree

Fees Schedule for LL.M. (MODULE II)

TUTION FEE PER COURSE UNIT KSHS. 35,000/=

OTHER CHARGES

Examination Fees

KShs.6,000/= for 3 units

Registration Fees

KShs. 1,000/= per semester

Student Identity Card

KShs. 500/= per year

Caution Fees ( Refundable)

KShs. 5,000/= once

Computer Fees

KShs. 5,000/= per semester

Medical Fees

KShs. 5,000/= per year

Activity Fees

KShs. 2,000/= per year

Total

KShs. 24,000/=

Note: Foreign students are expected to pay an additional 15% of the total fees.

TOTAL COST PER SEMESTER

SEMESTER

TUTION

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

518,500/=

Note: 105,000/= is for 3 course units. Each additional course taken in a semester will attract 35,000=.

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

Note: Fees is only payable in Banker’s Cheque/ Draft payable to UNES/UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI or pad into A/C 03-073-1021554 Barclays Westlands Branch.