Full Accreditation Licence

Full accreditation confirms that an institution is in complete compliance with all CLET standards. Valid for three years, extendable to five on re-accreditation.

Full Accreditation

A full accreditation licence is issued where the Council is satisfied that the applicant is in full compliance with all the standards set by the Council. It represents the highest level of accreditation recognition by CLET.

Institutions with full accreditation may offer both the Bachelor of Laws programme and Law Practice Training, subject to any terms specified in the licence.

Duration (initial)
3 years from date of issue
Duration (re-accreditation)
5 years
Prerequisite
Provisional accreditation licence (typically)
Application window
1–2 years after provisional licence
Annual inspection
Required — every academic year (s.35)
Legal basis
Act 1170 · s.27–29

Issuance Condition

“Where the Council is satisfied that the applicant is in full compliance with the standards set by the Council, the Council shall issue a full accreditation licence in the prescribed form to the institution.”

Display & Publication Obligation

An accredited institution must display the licence conspicuously at its registered office and on its website. CLET must publish the institution's name in the Gazette, a national newspaper, and on this website within 14 days of issuing the licence.

Applying for Full Accreditation

Required Documents

  • Copy of the provisional accreditation licence
  • Information on the administrative structure of the institution
  • Information on the curriculum and teaching methodology
  • Evidence of full compliance with the standards set by the Council
  • The prescribed fee

Evaluation Process

CLET refers the application to the Accreditation Committee, which conducts:

  • Review of all documents submitted by the applicant
  • On-site evaluation of the premises of the law programme
  • Presentation of a written evaluation report to the Council

Suspension & Revocation

Suspension (s.32)

  • Uses a falsified document or submits false information in the application
  • Fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the accreditation licence
  • Fails to comply with a provision of Act 1170 or Regulations made under it

CLET must give 15 days' written notice of intention to suspend, with opportunity for representation or remedy of breach.

Revocation (s.34)

  • Fails to remedy a breach resulting in suspension
  • Fails to comply with the standards set by the Council
  • Fails to obtain full accreditation within 4 years of provisional licence
  • Unable to demonstrate ability to execute compliance plans

CLET must give 15 days' written notice of intention to revoke, with opportunity for written representation.