LLB · Law
LLB Law
- Qualification
- LLB
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
The LLB Law programme at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration combines legal education with an understanding of management, public institutions and national development. It is worth pursuing if you want to use legal knowledge in government, business, regulation or professional legal practice.
What you will study
You cover constitutional, criminal, contract, tort, land, company, commercial, administrative and public international law, alongside legal methods and professional responsibility. You build practical skills in research, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, policy analysis and interpreting legislation.
Career prospects
With the required professional legal training and qualification, you can become a lawyer, while other pathways include legal officer, compliance manager, regulatory analyst, company secretary and public policy adviser. Employers and sectors include ministries and agencies, GIMPA-related public administration networks, law firms, banks, telecommunications companies, the Public Services Commission and international development organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy argument, public affairs, leadership and solving complex problems through evidence. You should be organised, ethical, confident in communication and willing to read extensively.