Non-Discrimination Policy
Every accredited institution must provide equal opportunity in admission and may not discriminate on any of the protected grounds under Act 1170.
Equal Opportunity in Admission
Section 46 of Act 1170 requires all accredited institutions to uphold non-discrimination in their admission processes. This is a binding obligation on every institution that runs a law programme.
Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination
- Race
- Gender
- Place of origin
- Colour
- Religion
- Social or economic status
- Language
- Any form of disability
Institutional Obligations
An accredited institution shall:
(a) Not discriminate against an applicant for admission to a law programme on the grounds of race, gender, place of origin, colour, religion, social or economic status, language, or any form of disability; and
(b) Formulate sound policies and procedures on admission which provide equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination.
(a) Not discriminate against an applicant for admission to a law programme on the grounds of race, gender, place of origin, colour, religion, social or economic status, language, or any form of disability; and
(b) Formulate sound policies and procedures on admission which provide equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination.
Institutional Policy Requirements
Accredited institutions must have written admission policies that provide equal opportunity. These policies must be accessible to prospective students and are subject to review by CLET during inspections.