Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Standards, curriculum and admission requirements for the Bachelor of Laws degree programme offered at CLET-accredited institutions.
The LLB Programme
The Bachelor of Laws degree is the foundation of the legal education pathway in Ghana. CLET sets minimum standards for the curriculum, admission, assessment, and graduation that all accredited institutions must follow.
An institution that runs a Bachelor of Laws programme must obtain CLET accreditation before offering or providing Law Practice Training. Running Law Practice Training without accreditation is a criminal offence under Section 23 of Act 1170.
The curriculum is developed in consultation with accredited institutions and reviewed every five years to accord with contemporary demands for legal services.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to a Bachelor of Laws programme at an accredited institution. (Act 1170 · s.45–47)
Entry Qualifications
A person qualifies to undertake a Bachelor of Laws programme if that person:
- Has attained excellent academic performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or equivalent examination
- Holds a first degree from a recognised tertiary institution
Minimum entry requirements for admission to Law Practice Training shall be determined and published by CLET, binding on all institutions. (s.45(3))
Non-Discrimination
Accredited institutions must not discriminate on grounds of:
- Race, gender, place of origin or colour
- Religion or social status
- Economic status or language
- Any form of disability
Scholastic & Assessment Standards
Uniform Grading
All institutions must adopt written, uniform grading standards ensuring accuracy, validity, reliability and consistency in the evaluation of student performance. Consistency in application by law lecturers is mandatory.
Assessment Standards
Assessment shall be designed to give effect to the objectives and intended learning outcomes of the law programme, using a variety of methods appropriate to the nature and level of the programme.
Grade Review
A student dissatisfied with a grade may apply to the institution for a review. Institutions must establish written procedures for processing grade review requests.
Attendance Policy
Institutions must formulate written policies to regulate regular and punctual attendance at academic engagements, with uniform policies across the Bachelor of Laws programme.
Repetition of Courses
Institutions must formulate policies on the procedure for re-taking failed courses, including maximum re-sits and the effect on the cumulative grade point average.
Disqualification
Where an institution is satisfied a student cannot complete the law programme successfully, the institution shall disqualify the student. Institutions must ensure prompt marking and early release of results.