Master of Laws (LL.M)

Shape the Future of Law with Specialized Expertise

Master of Laws (LL.M)

Are you cut out to apply specialized legal knowledge to influence policy and law-making at international, regional, national, and local levels to bring about positive changes?

The Master of Laws (LL.M) program at Daystar University provides unparalleled opportunities to study law in a rigorous, vibrant, and collaborative environment. Enjoy small class sizes, the camaraderie of fellow LL.M scholars, and a Thesis Management System (TMS) to help track your thesis journey supported by friendly Faculty from the Daystar School of Law.

Programme Concentrations
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Media & Communications Law
  • Devolution & Federalism Law
  • Intellectual Property Rights Law
  • Constitutional Law, Human Rights & Democracy
Mode of Delivery

Hybrid, self-paced, and peer-to-peer learning with off-campus access to the University’s Online Library, which comprises full-text e-books and e-journals.

Course Delivery

Course Work & Thesis

Programme Duration

The duration for the LL.M programme is at least 18 months of full-time study, or four years part-time, including time for a thesis. All programme requirements, including the thesis, must be completed within five years from the student’s first enrolment into the programme.

Degree Completion Requirements

Students are required to complete 48 Credit Hours to graduate:

  • Two (2) Common Courses (4 Credit Hours)
  • Four (4) Core Courses (16 Credit Hours)
  • Five (5) Concentrations (20 Credit Hours)
  • Thesis (8 Credit Hours)

Admission Requirements

Applicants wishing to enter the Master of Laws (LL.M) programme must hold an undergraduate degree in Law.

Minimum Entry Requirements
  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a Second Class (Honours) Upper Division (GPA of 3.33) from Daystar University.
  • Graduates of any other University whose degrees have been accepted by Senate to be equivalent to the bachelor’s degree.
  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of Daystar University (or other accredited University) or its accepted equivalent who have achieved a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division (GPA of 3.00), with two years of relevant work experience or relevant research/publications, or a post-graduate diploma from a recognized academic institution.
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