Bachelor of Law is one of the most marketable courses in Kenya. There are universities approved to offer the course. Below is the list of those universities and admission requirements:
- Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Laws : LLB
Minimum Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirements for the Bachelor of Laws programme are:
- A mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with at least B (Plain) in English or Kiswahili;
- At least three Principal Passes in the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education Examination;
- A degree from a recognized University; or
- A Credit Pass in a diploma in law examination from an accredited institution, a C (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and a C+ (Plus) in English
- University of Nairobi
BACHELOR OF LAWS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible for admission:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent recognized by Senate and the Council of Legal Education with a mean grade of C+ and a B (plain) in English or Kiswahili at KCSE; or other qualifying grades equivalent to B plain as approved by Senate and the Council of Legal Education; OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or its equivalent from an institution recognized by Senate and the Council of Legal Education with at least three principal passes of “C” and
- A subsidiary pass in the general paper; and
- A grade of “B” (plain) or credit “4” in English at O level; OR
- Diploma in Law with a credit pass from an institution recognized by Senate and accredited by the Council of Legal Education and a mean grade of C (plain) and a B (plain) in English or Kiswahili at KCSE; (the diploma should have lasted for a minimum of 2 taught years); OR
- Degree in any field from a university recognized by Senate or the Council of Legal Education; OR
- Qualification equivalent to that in (1), (2), (3) or (4) as determined by Senate or the Council of Legal Education.
Credit Transfer and Exemptions
The following rules shall apply to credit transfer and exemption:
- The University of Nairobi policy on academic credit transfer and exemption shall apply.
- Any candidate who has a relevant qualification not covered by these regulations may with the approval of the Senate be exempted up to a maximum of one-third of the courses offered in the programme.
- The following categories of applicants may seek exemptions:
- A candidate who has followed the prescribed course of instruction in the relevant course unit and passed the applicable examination at the University of Nairobi;
- A candidate who has followed a course of instruction in a course unit that subsumes the current content of the relevant course unit and passed the applicable examination in the course units at the University of Nairobi;
- A candidate who has followed the prescribed course of instruction in the relevant course unit and passed the applicable examination at any other University recognized by Senate;
- A candidate who has followed a course of instruction in a subject which subsumes the current content of the relevant course unit and passed the applicable examination in the course unit at any other University recognized by the Senate;
- A candidate who has passed a law examination administered by a recognized professional body of repute and based on a curriculum the content of which is not less exhaustive than that of the University of Nairobi with regard to the course unit;
Fee Structure
| BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB) – G34 | |||
| Year 1 – 13 units | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108,000 | 108,000 | 216,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 13,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | 4,000 | |
| Total | 143,250 | 116,750 | 260,000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 2-13 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,500 | 6500 | 13,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | 4,000 | |
| Total | 138,250 | 116750 | 255,000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 3-12 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000 | 6000 | 12,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | 4,000 | |
| Total | 137,750 | 116250 | 254,000 |
| Bachelor of Law-Year 4-G34-12 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total | |
| TUITION | 108000 | 108000 | 216000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6500 | 6500 | |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 6,000 | 6000 | 12,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | 4,000 | |
| Total | 137,750 | 116250 | 254,000 |
| Grand total | 1,023,000 |
- South Eastern Kenya University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Laws, an applicant must satisfy the following academic qualifications:
1) Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) or its equivalent with a minimum grade B (Plain) in English or Kiswahili.
OR
2) Be a holder of a Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) with at least three principal passes.
OR
3) Be a holder of a Degree from a recognized University.
OR
4) A credit passes in a Diploma in Law examination from an accredited institution.
- Maseno University
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) with IT
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for the study of law are a mean grade of C+ in KCSE Examinations as well as a B (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili. As we are looking to be a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education in the Great Lakes region, we will only be taking 50 students in our May intake.
- Africa Nazarene University
Bachelor of Laws
Admission Requirements
Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE (or its equivalent), B in English or Kiswahili, or its equivalent Or
Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level)
- Chuka University
Bachelor of Law Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for the study of law are a mean grade of C+ in KCSE Examinations as well as a B (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili
- Strathmore University
Bachelor of Law
Admission Requirements
Required entrance qualifications and grades: KCSE:
- An aggregate of B, with a B in English or Swahili. An aggregate B- might exceptionally be considered.
- PWD: C+, with a B in English or Swahili.
- Persons with grade B or higher in Swahili will be required to have scored at least a B- in English.
UK/IGCSE/GCSE:
- O level 6 Bs, with 1 B in English (not English Literature);
- A level 3 Bs.
- At A level, BBC might exceptionally be considered.
- IB Diploma with 34 points out of 45.
Ugandan Students:
- A Level – 14 points with 3 principal passes and 2 subsidiary passes
- O Level – 8 to 32 points (Division 1 or 2) with 1 or 2 in English.
International Students: equivalent entry requirements will be applied based on KNQA advice. Proof of the above-mentioned qualifications and grades should be sent in the form of scanned copies of the KCSE or KACE certificates. If a prospective student complies with the required entrance qualifications and grades, such students will be required to write an entrance exam. There is a non-refundable entrance examination fee of KES 2000 payable on the day of the exam.
- Kabarak University
Bachelor of Laws admission requirements
KCSE C+ with B (plain) in English or Kiswahili.
Tuition Fees per Semester: Ksh100000
- University of Embu
Bachelor of Laws
Admission requirements
The minimum admission requirements for an undergraduate degree program in law shall be
a) a mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or its equivalent with a minimum grade of B Plain in English or Kiswahili;
b) at least three Principal Passes in the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination;
c) a degree from a recognized university; or
d) a Credit Pass in a diploma in law examination from an accredited institution.
- Umma University
Bachelor of Law and Sharia
| Programme | Duration | Fee Structure in Kes |
| Bachelor of Law and Sharia | 8 Semesters plus on semester attachment | Admission Ksh.17,200 Fee Ksh.70,000 per semester Attachment fee Ksh.10,000 Project fee Ksh.10,000 |
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C+ or its equivalent and grade B in English or Kiswahili
Or
At least three principal passes at A-Level or its equivalent
Or
Degree from recognized University
Or
Credit pass in Diploma in Law from an accredited institution
- The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Entry Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with the minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) or the equivalent OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of education with a minimum of 2 principal passes and a subsidiary in general paper with a total of 10 points or the equivalent OR
- Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Senate OR
- A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university; AND
- A minimum grade of B plain in English at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or the equivalent OR
- Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
- Riara University
Bachelor of Law
Entry Qualification
Applicants for the LLB degree programme must be holders of:
- KCSE with a minimum mean grade of B- (minus) and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili; or
- KCSE with a minimum grade of C+(plus) and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili (subject to the applicant passing oral and written interviews) (see further explanation below in part 2(b)); or
- KACE with a minimum of three principal passes; or
- GCE (A-Level) with a minimum of three principal passes; or
- Degree from an institution recognized in Kenya in addition to the minimum secondary school qualifications in (a), (b), (c), or (d) above; or
- Diploma in Law from an accredited institution recognized in Kenya.
- Moi University
Bachelor of Law(LLB)
KCSE Mean grade of C+ or its equivalent and grade B in English or Kiswahili
