The GIMPA Faculty of Law recognises the need for diverse legal professionals with the requisite expertise in a globally competitive marketplace. We are therefore pleased to introduce our One (1) year Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) programme (General). This programme allows students to customise and design their studies to suit their needs by drawing from the diverse course offerings in our three (3) specialised areas, i.e. International Trade and Business Law; Dispute Resolution Law and Practice; and International Criminal Law and Justice. Ultimately, this programme is designed to ensure that students meet the knowledge and skill requirements for the award of this advanced degree in Law.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the LL.M programmes must have obtained at least a Second Class (lower division) in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme. Applicants who obtained a Third Class in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme, with relevant experience, may be admitted in exceptional cases and on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Graduation Requirements

The LL.M (General) is a full-time programme. Progression through the programme and successful completion are based on passing all prescribed courses and dissertations. Students will, in normal circumstances, graduate within one year of admission to the Programme. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to graduate within two years of admission to the programme if such extension is justified by extenuating circumstances. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded the degree of Master of Laws Degree (LLM)

The GIMPA Faculty of Law recognises the need for diverse legal professionals with the requisite expertise in a globally competitive marketplace. We are therefore pleased to introduce our One (1) year Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) programme (General). This programme allows students to customise and design their studies to suit their needs by drawing from the diverse course offerings in our three (3) specialised areas, i.e. International Trade and Business Law; Dispute Resolution Law and Practice; and International Criminal Law and Justice. Ultimately, this programme is designed to ensure that students meet the knowledge and skill requirements for the award of this advanced degree in Law.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the LL.M programmes must have obtained at least a Second Class (lower division) in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme. Applicants who obtained a Third Class in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme, with relevant experience, may be admitted in exceptional cases and on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Graduation Requirements

The LL.M (General) is a full-time programme. Progression through the programme and successful completion are based on passing all prescribed courses and dissertations. Students will, in normal circumstances, graduate within one year of admission to the Programme. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to graduate within two years of admission to the programme if such extension is justified by extenuating circumstances. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded the degree of Master of Laws Degree (LLM)

International Criminal Law is a specialized discipline within the broader field of International Law i.e. it is a subset of Public International Law. It focuses on the various categories of international crimes and the institutions and processes that give meaning to the discipline. With cases of impunity for atrocity crimes (i.e. Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes and the Crime of Aggression) on the increase globally in our contemporary times, but especially within the context of Africa, it is imperative for African lawyers and other legal professionals to be conversant with the practical workings of the International Criminal Law and Justice regime. The GIMPA Faculty of Law recognizing the need for such legal professionals, is pleased to introduce its One (1) year Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) programme in International Criminal Law and Justice. This programme focuses on accountability for the commission of atrocity crimes and the role of Africa within the International Criminal Law and Justice architecture. The programme provides an in-depth appreciation of the various disciplines that come together to form the core of International Criminal Law i.e. International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. The International Criminal Court (ICC), the permanent court with the responsibility of administering justice within this field is also thoroughly examined, with the possibility of internship opportunities at the ICC available to students on the programme. Ultimately, this programme is designed to ensure that students meet the knowledge and skill requirements for the award of this specialized degree in Law.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the LL.M programmes must have obtained at least a Second Class (lower division) in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme. Applicants who obtained a Third Class in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme, with relevant experience, may be admitted in exceptional cases and on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Graduation Requirements

The LL.M. in International Criminal Law and Justice is a full-time programme. Progression through the programme and successful completion are based on passing all prescribed courses and a dissertation. Students will, in normal circumstances, graduate within one year of admission to the Programme. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to graduate within two years of admission to the Programme if extenuating circumstances justify such an extension. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded the Master of Laws Degree (LLM) with a specialization in International Criminal Law and Justice.

The commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in January 2021, signified the creation of the world’s largest free trade area with the aim of attaining a single continental market in Africa to boost intra-African trade, whilst eliminating trade barriers. As one of the flagship projects of the African Union’s ‘Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want’, the aim of the AfCFTA is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market. The AfCFTA therefore presents an opportunity for a diverse field of professionals, who can leverage on the potential and promise of a new Africa where systemic poverty is gradually eliminated. The GIMPA Faculty of Law recognizing the need for such a diverse body of professionals, is pleased to introduce its One (1) year Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) programme in International Trade and Business Law. This is a specialized area of law that focuses on transnational trade generally and the legal regime within which it operates. Specific attention is however given to regional economic integration in Africa, and the role of the AfCFTA in transforming the continent into a powerhouse in trade and business generally. The programme is further designed to ensure that students meet the knowledge and skill requirements for the award of this specialized degree in Law.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the LLM programmes must have obtained at least a Second Class (lower division) in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.) programme. Applicants who obtained a Third Class in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme, with relevant experience, may be admitted in exceptional cases and on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Graduation Requirements

The LLM in International Trade and Business Law Programme is a full-time programme. Progression through the programme and successful completion are based on passing all prescribed courses and dissertations. Students will, in normal circumstances, graduate within one year of admission to the Programme. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to graduate within two years of admission to the Programme if such extension is justified by extenuating circumstances. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded the degree of Master of Laws Degree (LLM) with a specialization in International Trade and Business Law.

Increasingly, alternative forms of dispute resolution are becoming more attractive, less expensive and more effective than litigation. The very fact that an overwhelming majority of international and transnational commercial transactions and agreements, for instance, incorporate and rely on these alternative forms of dispute resolution is a testament to their efficacy. With the proliferation of multi-national companies operating in Africa in various areas of commerce and the continent emerging as a hub for foreign direct investments, there is an urgent need for legal professionals, who are experts in cross-border dispute resolution. The GIMPA Faculty of Law recognizing the need for such legal professionals, is pleased to introduce its One (1) year Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) programme in Dispute Resolution Law and Practice. This programme provides an in-depth appreciation of dispute resolution law, in both its theoretical and practical forms. It is designed to prepare students for a career in crossborder dispute resolution and become effective practitioners in the field. The programme is further designed to ensure that students meet the knowledge and skill requirements for the award of this specialized degree in Law.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the LL.M programmes must have obtained at least a Second Class (lower division) in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme. Applicants who obtained a Third Class in a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) programme, with relevant experience, may be admitted in exceptional cases and on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Graduation Requirements

The LL.M. in Dispute Resolution Law and Practice is a full-time programme. Progression through the programme and successful completion are based on passing all prescribed courses and dissertations. Students will, in normal circumstances, graduate within one year of admission to the Programme. In exceptional circumstances, students will be allowed to graduate within two years of admission to the Programme if extenuating circumstances justify such an extension. Students who successfully complete the programme requirements will be awarded the Master of Laws Degree (LLM) with a specialization in Dispute Resolution Law and Practice.