Entry Requirements
Minimum academic qualifications and entry standards for admission to law programmes at CLET-accredited institutions.
Bachelor of Laws Programme
To qualify for admission to a Bachelor of Laws programme at an accredited institution, a person must meet one of the following qualifications:
Option A WASSCE
Attained excellent academic performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or an equivalent examination recognised by the institution and CLET.
Option B First Degree
Holds a first degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
Minimum Standards Publication
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the professional law practice training shall be determined and published by the Council and shall be binding on all institutions.
Law Practice Training
To qualify for admission to Law Practice Training, a person must hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from an institution accredited by CLET.
Prerequisite
LLB degree from CLET-accredited institution
Duration
1 academic year
Offering bodies
Ghana School of Law; accredited institutions
Certificate
Law Practice Training Certificate on completion
Institutional Obligations
- Institutions must set uniform minimum standards for admission to assess academic potential, subject to Council approval
- Admission standards must assess whether the student has the capacity to complete the law programme and practise law effectively
- Entrance examinations or other standards may be used, conducted fairly and transparently
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