University of Namibia Master of Laws

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1 University of Namibia Master of Laws

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Admission Criteria

1.4 Duration of Study

1.5 Modules

1.6 See Also

Degree

Masters of Laws

Introduction

The Faculty of Law offers a Master of Laws degree which shall be examined by research only in any field of law approved by the Faculty. It is imperative that the information pertaining to the LL M (by thesis) be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus

Admission Criteria

A person may be considered for admission as a candidate for the degree of Master of Laws if

s/he has a good law degree with at least a C-grade average (i.e. 60-69%) of the University of Namibia or an equivalent degree
of another University/institution recognized by the Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law, for the purpose; or
s/he has in any other manner attained a level of competence, which in the opinion of Senate, on the recommendation of the
Faculty of Law, is adequate for the purpose of admission as a candidate for the degree.

Duration of Study

A full-time candidate shall complete the approved thesis for the degree within one (1) academic year; a part time candidate
within two (2) academic years.
The Faculty Board may, in justified cases, extend the duration of studies of a full-time candidate up to two (2) academic years
and a part-time candidate up to three (3) academic years.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Academic Writing for Post Graduate Students
Masters Research Proposal (Law)
LL M Thesis

Year 1, Semester 2
Academic Writing for Post Graduate Students
LL M Thesis