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You are here: Home Faculties School Of Law Master Of Laws(LLM)

Master Of Laws

MASTERS OF LAW [LL.M]

QUALIFICATION:MASTERS OF LAW [LL.M]
DURATION: 24 Months

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Laws programme an applicant must:

  • Possess a first degree in law (LLB) from CUZ or another University or an equivalent qualification from any recognized University.
  • Show a level of proficiency which, in the opinion of the board of studies of the School of Law makes it likely that the applicant will succeed in their studies.
  • With the approval of the Board of Studies of the Faculty of law may require an applicant as a condition of admission to undergo tests as the Board may prescribe.

Postgraduate study in law is very challenging but at the same time extremely rewarding.  An LL.M will not only help you advance your academic credentials and allow you to specialise in a specific area(s) of law, it will also make you stand out in a competitive job market. 

The Faculty of Law at Cavendish University Zambia is committed to enhancing the skills and specialist knowledge of lawyers within Zambia and the wider region and therefore the LL.M is not just about pure academia but also helping to fine tune research skills which are equally important in legal practice.

CUZ is committed to the vision of becoming a research led institution and therefore we place a great deal of value on our LL.M programmes and invite you to become part of our vision and make a real difference not only to yourself but also the entire legal community.  

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:

The LLM programme is a full time course of study worth 180 credits. It is composed of 6 x 20 credit taught modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). The programme is delivered over 3 terms of 11 weeks.
All students in Terms 1 and 2, follow a common set of modules (80 credits). In Term 3, students can choose two modules from any pathway. There are 4 pathways from which to choose. Once they have completed all the taught modules, the students will progress to their dissertation. The dissertation topic will be pathway specific.

Core Modules:

  1. Public International Law and International Economic Law
  2. Competition Law and Policy.
  3. Business Law
  4. Constitutionalism

Pathways

(Students may choose two modules from the four (4) pathway options.)

  1. Cohort A. Public International Law
  2. Cohort B. Competition Law
  3. Cohort C. Business Law
  4. Cohort D. Constitutionalis

Term 4: Dissertation