Diploma in Law is offered by a number of universities and colleges in Kenya. The Kenya School of Law is also one of the best colleges to pursue the courses. Admission requirements are as follows:
- Mount Kenya University Diploma in Law Admission Requirements
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C and a minimum of C+ in English
Exemptions and Credit Transfers
The applicant must have attained the pass mark in the subject to be considered for credit transfer /exemption from an institution recognized by the senate.
The following conditions should be met in seeking an exemption for a particular subject;
- The applicant shall pay a non-refundable credit transfer /exemption fee as determined by the school Board and approved by senate.
- A formal application on a prescribed form should be lodged with the Dean of school.
- The application should include justification and documentary support for the exemption examination.
- The school board may require the applicant to sit an exemption examination.
- No exemption shall be granted for professional subjects.
Website link: https://mku.ac.ke/index.php/mku-latest-news/118-programmes/486-diploma-in-law
- Kenya School of Law Diploma in Law Admission Requirements
Minimum entry requirements:
To be eligible for admission into the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) Programme, The Kenya School of Law Act 2012 require applicants to possess:
1. A mean grade of C (PLAIN) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent, and a minimum grade C (PLUS) in English; or
2. A minimum of Division III in KCE/EACE or its equivalent, with at least a credit in English Language;
3. At least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) , or its equivalent; or
4. A distinction or credit pass in the Certificate in Law course conducted at the Kenya School of Law or any other Certificate or Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Council of Legal Education.
Duration and Pattern of the programme:
1. This is a weekday programme with an option for either day or evening classes.
2. The programme shall last for a minimum period of two (2) academic years comprising of three (3) terms in each year.
3. Students shall register for a maximum of four (4) course units per term.
4. To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Law (Para-legal Studies) candidates must complete the course of study in not less than two (2) academic years and not more than three (3) academic years.
Mode of Application:
a) Copy of KCSE/KCE certificate;
b) Copies of relevant professional certificates and transcripts; c) Copy of national identity card;
d) Two passport size colour photographs.
e) Copy of payment receipt for application issued by Finance office, Kenya School of Law.
All applications should be addressed to
Director/CEO
Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen
P.O. Box 30369-00100
NAIROBI
Applications can also be dropped at the Kenya School of Law, Town Campus, Development House, 5th Floor, New Wing, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Website link: https://www.ksl.ac.ke/
• Technical University of Kenya Diploma in Legal Studies Admission Requirements
KCSE C+ (Plus)
Duration
6 Semesters
Category:
Diploma
Website link: http://tukenya.ac.ke/diploma-legal-studies
