Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (Ghanaian and foreign) for admission into the 3-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programme of the ºÚÁÏÉç for the 2017/2018 academic year. Applicants are to note that the programme is strictly fee-paying.
1.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý PROGRAMME GOAL AND STUDENT PROFILE
The main goal of the Law programme, which is in line with the University’s mission, is to produce high-caliber legal scholars and researchers who will positively influence decision-making and implementation at all levels of the corporate and public (including judiciary, security and intelligence) sectors, journalism, politics, private affairs and other areas. Graduates of the programme will be expected to provide the highest quality legal services that will address the needs of Ghana and the international community. Exit characteristics of our graduates will include:
- Sound knowledge and application of law
- Proficiency in use of information technology, legal data and law office software
- Critical thinking, logical reasoning, advocacy and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to conduct sound legal research and
- Community and public service and voluntarism
2.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission to the LLB programme must:
- Have obtained a good first degree in any field of study from a recognized University with at least a 2nd Class Lower Division or have obtained post-graduate qualification from a recognized University.
- Submit an official transcript of academic record.
- Submit at least two referees’ reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
- Pass a selection interview.
- Show capacity for a demanding full time study; availability by show of release letter from employers; and ability to pay
- Ghanaian Applicants will be required to:
- Write an entrance examination
- Familiarize themselves with the provisions of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution and current affairs (national and international)
- Have successfully completed national service.
Eligible foreign applicants (applying from outside Ghana) will be examined via Skype (Skype addresses are to be forwarded to law@ucc.edu.gh ).
3.0Â Â Â Â HOW TO APPLY
3.1ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ghanaian Applicants
Applicants should purchase scratch cards for online application at the Centres listed below:
- Cash Office, ºÚÁÏÉç, Cape Coast (Mode of payment – cash)
- Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals (Mode of payment – Postal Order)
- ºÚÁÏÉç, Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of payment – Cash)Â
- Kumasi Workers’ College, Kumasi (Mode of payment - CASH)
- Â I-J Consult, Kasoa - Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASH Payment)
- Â All ºÚÁÏÉçCollege of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment:
GCB Bankers Draft in the name of The Registrar, ºÚÁÏÉç)
3.2ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Foreign Applicants
International applicants can make payment by VISA Card and have their Scratch Card PIN sent to their e-mail addresses to enable them to complete their applications online.
- ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Application Fee:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢600.00,
International Applicants - US$ 350.00 Â
The application fee covers the cost of processing applications, entrance examination, interviews, and publication of examination results/selected candidates.
The deadlines for the sale of Scratch Cards (Ghanaian applicants) and the submission of completed application forms (All applicants) are Friday, 24th March, 2017 and Tuesday, 28th March, 2017 respectively.
4.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ONLINE APPLICATIONS
- Applicants should visit then go to the Quick Links and click on Apply Now for further instructions. Applicants should select the POST FIRST DEGREE application type.
- Ghanaian applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the Large EMS envelope:
- Application reference number
- Full name
- Postal address
- Type of Application (Post First Degree)
- Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the Faculty Brochure very carefully before completion of the online application form.Â
5.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
(a)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Copies of completed online application form (confirmation page) accompanied by copies of certificates should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand and should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), ºÚÁÏÉç not later than Tuesday, 28th March, 2017
Applicants are to ensure that copies of the confirmation page are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.
(b)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý No additional documents will be accepted after submission of confirmation pages. Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates (not returnable) should accompany confirmation pages. Original certificates of applicants offered admission will be inspected during the interview.Â
(c)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Application forms received without Application Reference Numbers and copies of certificates will not be processed. COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE TO BE FORWARDED DIRECTLY BY UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY APPLICANTS.
6.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
Entrance ExaminationsÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â Â -ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â Â 3rd April, 2017ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â Â Â ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â Â Â
Publication of Examination results (ºÚÁÏÉçwebsite)Â Â Â -ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â 19th April, 2017ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â
Interview datesÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý    -ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý    2nd May – 5th May, 2017     ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý    Â
Publication of List of Selected CandidatesÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÂ Â Â -Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14th May, 2017