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Academic programme

Bachelor of Laws [Registrations since 2006]

0850B

Admissions

Entry requirements

Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.

  1. A graduate or undergraduate Degree (BA, BSc.) from the University of Guyana or other recognized universities.
  2. IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, CXC/CSEC General Proficiency Examination in five (5) subjects, at least two (2) of which must be at the Advance Level /CAPE Proficiency (4 units). Of the remaining subjects, English Language must be one and passes at CXC/CSEC must be Grade I, or II or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level Grade A or B.
  3. A Diploma from the University of Guyana or other recognized universities.
  4. A Preparatory Law or Preliminary year at the University of Guyana or other recognised tertiary institutions duly registered with their respective National Accreditation Council i.e. the first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma programme of any Department. The candidate must achieve a GPA no lower than 3.0.
  5. Mature applicants who have been associated with the administration and practice of law for at least five (5) years. These applicants may be required to complete Preparatory Law or Preliminary year before being admitted to the LLB programme.
  6. Any relevant qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.

Programme structure

Courses by year and semester

Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.

First Year

Semester 1

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese courses
FD 11A Caribbean Civilization 3 —
LA 11A Criminal Law I 3 —
FB 10B Language Argument 3 —
LA 10A Law and Legal Systems 3 —
LA 12C Legal Methods 3 —
FD 12A Science, Medicine & Technology in the Commonwealth 3 —

Semester 2

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese courses
LA 10B Constitutional Law 3 —
LA 11B Criminal Law II 3 —
LA 12B Law of Contract 1 3 —
LA 13A Law of Torts I 3 —
LA 12A Legal Research and Writing 3 —
Second Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA2103 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 —
LAW2107 Jurisprudence 3 —
LAW2104 Law of Contract II 3 —
LAW2105 Law of Torts II 3 —
LAW2109 Public International Law I 3 —
LAW2108 Real Property I 3 —

Semester 2

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA2201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 —
LAW2202 Administrative Law 3 —
LAW2203 Equitable Remedies 3 —
LAW2201 Law in Society I 3 —
LAW2209 Public International Law II. 3 —
LAW2208 Real Property II 3 —
Third Year

Semester 1

8 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA3109 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 In consultation with your Head of Department, use this slot to register for LAW3110.
ADD3102 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Additional Course Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
ADD3101 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Additional Course Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3105 Elective ( 3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3103 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3101 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3104 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW311/LAW312/LAW313/LAW314/LAW315 /LAW316/LAW318/LLB310/LLB321/LLB313/LLB323 Consult the Department of Law for any other course/s that might be offered.
YYY3102 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.

Semester 2

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
ADD3201 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Additional Course Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
ADD3202 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Additional Course Choose LAW3101/LAW3102/LAW3103/LAW3104/LAW3105 /LAW3106/LAW3108/LLB3100/LLB3201/LLB3103/LLB3203 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3205 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3200/LAW3202/LAW3203/LAW3204/LAW3205/ LAW3207/LAW3209/LLB3100/LLB3102/LLB3204/LLB3205 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3203 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3200/LAW3220/LAW3203/LAW3204/LAW3205/ LAW3207/LAW3209/LLB3100/LLB3102/LLB3204/LLB3205 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3200/LAW3202/LAW3203/LAW3204/LAW3205/ LAW3207/LAW3209/LLB3100/LLB3102/LLB3204/LLB3205 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3204 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3200/LAW3202/LAW3203/LAW3204/LAW3205/ LAW3207/LAW3209/LLB3100/LLB3102/LLB3204/LLB3205 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.
YYY3202 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose LAW3200/LAW3202/LAW3203/LAW3204/LAW3205/ LAW3207/LAW3209/LLB3100/LLB3102/LLB3204/LLB3205 Consult the Department of Law for any other course(s) that might be offered.