Blantyre International University Bachelor of Laws Course

Blantyre International University Bachelor of Laws Course

Blantyre International University Bachelor of Laws;  RECOGNIZING THAT, law is the engine for social change and sustainable development.
REALISING THAT, there is a glaring deficit of personnel in the legal fraternity. WHEREAS, it is necessary to reorient legal education by making provision for instructions in new courses of study, extensive as well as intensive study of prescribed courses, and for adequate practical training for diverse careers open to law graduates .AND WHEREAS, with a view to reorient legal education as aforesaid and to provide sufficient opportunity for adequate instruction as well as training in law, Blantyre International University has decided to institute a Bachelor of Laws ( Honours) Programme and has approved of a syllabus of studies therefor. NOW, THEREFORE, Blantyre International University applies for accreditation of the aforesaid programme.

AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

The aim of this degree programme is to provide training in the field of law for persons wishing practice law. The Syllabus is designed to produce legal practitioners who will not only able to excel in the local market, but also be able to successfully compete in the international arena.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

By the end of this programme, students should be able to:

• Practice law at the bar.
• Work as law officers for the State.
• Effectively work as corporate lawyers.
• Act as legal advisors to non-governmental organizations.
• Develop entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to successfully manage or setup law firms or any other organization.

ADMISSION INTO THE LAW PROGRAMME

Admission into the Law Degree Programme is subject to a satisfactory completion of the first year of study in any faculty of the University. The Department shall only consider those students
whose overall average performance in the first year of study is at least 65 %.