Admission requirement to University of Ghana UG School of Law

Admission requirement to University of Ghana UG School of Law

1. Admission Requirements

Since the year 2000, the law course at the University ofGhanais characterized as a second first degree course. This means that entrants to the law faculty must possess a Degree from a “recognized university”. By “recognized university”, we mean a University that is accredited by the appropriate body in the country where the University operates its mainbusinessas a University.

2. Promotion Requirements from Level 300 to 400

a.Pass:A student is deemed to have passed, if he/she has a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 42 credits of core courses and electives at the end of Level 300.

b.Withdrawal: A student who does not pass as prescribed by (2a) shall be asked by the Registrar to withdraw from the University.

3. Requirements for Graduation (LLB)

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for graduation if:

i. He/she has satisfied all General University and Faculty requirements;

ii. He/she has accumulated a minimum of 72 credits, including all core courses;

iii. He/she must not have failed any of core courses (where failure means a grade below C);

iv. He/she must not have failed more than 12 credits of elective courses (where failure means a grade below C).