CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT INTO THE DIPLOMA IN LAW PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION

The School of Law, Economics and Government is inviting applications from eligible candidates to enrol into the Diploma in Law Programme for the 2023 academic year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates who meet the first criterion AND any one of the subsequent criteria may apply for enrolment:

  1. Have an MSCE or its equivalent, with at least 6 credits including English,

PLUS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

  1. At least one year of systematic legal training in an institution  recognised by the University of Malawi, that trains legal personnel;

  2. At least 2  years  experience  working in a  department  or   organization   that engages in legal work, human rights activism, administrative law, commercial law, criminal law, or any other branch of the law;

  3. A diploma  with  a  credit  from the University of Malawi or an institution recognised by the University of Malawi;

  4. A degree from the University of Malawi or any university recognised by the University of Malawi.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND DURATION

  1. The programme duration is 24 months.
  2. The programme is non-residential and students are expected to arrange their own accommodation.
  3. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are delivered over six-week direct contact blocks for each semester. The blocks are separated  by  periods  of  up  to three months, during which students are expected to complete various assignments.

TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for each student on this course is MK950, 000.00 per academic year, payable as one lump sum or in two equal instalments prior to registration for each semester.

APPLICATIONS

Interested individuals must complete an online application at https://clea.unima.ac.mw .The applicant must upload a passport photo, copies of certificates or notification of results authenticated by a Commissioner for Oaths and proof of a deposit of a non-refundable processing fee into the following bank account:

Law and Development Unit, National Bank of Malawi, Zomba Branch, Account Number 297108. The processing fee to be paid into this account is MK25, 000.00.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Incaseofanyinquiriesortechnicalchallenges please send  an  email  to  diplomainlaw@unima.ac.mw, or call University of Malawi, School of Law, Economics and Government on 01 524 222 or 0 888 877 912

The closing date for all applications is 3rd July 2023

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