Law LLB Hons
About this programme
Here, you have the opportunity to study the core foundation courses for a Ghanaian Law Degree in a dynamic interactive culture. You will also be able to pursue your own interests through a list of optional modules. Some cover technical legal courses, while others explore the relationship between law, development and society. Studying Law at Lancaster University Ghana gives you the opportunity to gain a strong awareness of the social, political, cultural and historical dimensions of Law. Students benefit from the innovative teaching techniques alongside traditional methods of our highly experienced lecturers. Whilst studying this course, you will develop vital skills in giving presentations, public speaking and team work as well as research and writing skills.
Entry requirements
* ‘A’ Levels – Pass in 3 ‘A’ Level subjects at grade ABB or 128 tariff points plus Grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics. * Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognised Polytechnic in Ghana with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better in any field, are eligible to apply to this UG programme. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE Grade C6 in the best 6 subjects, to include three core subjects and three electives (core subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies) OR Grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics. * International Baccalaureate – Overall mark of 30 points in total average score with 16 points from the best three HL subjects with English and Mathematics and Higher Level Grade 5 or Standard Level Grade 6. * French Baccalaureate – Overall mark of 13 in total average score with a minimum 11 in English Language and 11 in Mathematics. * Option International Baccalaureate (OIB) – Overall marks of 12.5 in the total average score with a minimum 10.5 in English Language and 10.5 in Mathematics. * USA High School Graduation Diploma – 3.2 GPA plus grades 5, 4 and 4 in AP (Group A subjects). * Canada Secondary School Diploma – Ontario: minimum 75% average in six Grade 12 U or M level courses * First degree from any recognised university.
Career prospects
Our Careers and Employability Department has a dedicated career zone for student to drop in. They also organise a range of workshops and activities through the academic year including CV workshops, mock interviews and an Annual Career Day to best prepare students for internship and job opportunities. We are engaged in industry where our careers department support and groom students for internships in various sectors. Many of our graduates find jobs within the legal department of organisations or find themselves in well-respected law firms, others have been admitted into the Nigerian School of Law and the Ghana School of Law, while others have gone on to pursue their masters in law in various institutions. One of our alumni success stories is that of Alfred Momodu (class of 2017). He spent the past year working as a teaching and research assistant with our Law Department and has recently began his LL.M. studies at the University of Michigan Law School as a recipient of the prestigious Michigan Grotius fellowship. The Grotius Fellowship is awarded to several particularly exceptional LLM students and research scholars, the fellowships acknowledge superior academic and professional achievement in all areas of law and recognize the promise of a distinguished legal career following graduate study. “A Lancaster degree is a global door opener, and is respected amongst the elite institutions of the world.” Alfred Momodu, Class of 2017 Law is jurisdictional, what this means is that each law programme offered in a particular place is tailored to meet the requirements of that particular place/ country. This is especially the case with undergraduate law programmes. Our graduates, although they get a UK degree will receive a number of exemptions to qualify in the United Kingdom and get the chance to further their education in other countries.