Admission of Candidates into the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree Programme for the 2015/2016 Academic Year

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons (Ghanaian and foreign) for admission into the 3-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree programme of the University of Cape Coast for the 2015/2016 academic year. Applicants are to note that the programme is strictly fee-paying.

1.0 PROGRAMME GOAL AND STUDENT PROFILE

The main goal of the Law programme, which is in line with the University’s mission, is to produce high-caliber legal scholars and researchers who will positively influence decision-making and implementation at all levels of the corporate and public (including judiciary, security and intelligence) sectors, journalism, politics, private affairs and other areas. Graduates of the programme will be expected to provide the highest quality legal services that will address the needs of Ghana and the international community. Exit characteristics of our graduates will include:

· Sound knowledge and application of law

· Proficiency in use of information technology, legal data and law office software

· Critical thinking, logical reasoning, advocacy and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in written and spoken English

· Ability to conduct sound legal research and

· Community and public service and voluntarism

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates seeking admission to the LLB programme must:

· Have obtained a good first degree in any field of study from a recognized University with at least a 2^nd Class Lower Division.

· Submit an official transcript of academic record.

· Submit at least two referees’ reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.

· Pass a selection interview.

· Show capacity for a demanding full time study; availability by show of release letter from employers; and ability to pay

NB.: Ghanaian Applicants will be required to:

· Write an entrance examination

· Familiarize themselves with the provisions of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution and current affairs (national and international)

· Have successfully completed national service.

Eligible foreign applicants (applying from outside Ghana) will be examined via Skype (Skype addresses are to be forwarded tolaw@ucc.edu.gh).

3.0 HOW TO APPLY

3.1 Ghanaian Applicants

Applicants should purchase scratch cards for online application at the Centres listed below:

a. Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast (Mode of payment – cash)

b. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals (Mode of payment – Postal Order)

c. University of Cape Coast, Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of payment – through any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank, into GCB Kaneshie Industrial Area Branch – Account Number 1201130006903). A copy of the payment-slip should be submitted to the Officer at the Accra office for the Scratch Cards to access the Application Forms.

3.2 Foreign Applicants

International Applicants should visit the University website (www.ucc.edu.gh/admissions/international-admissions) for directions on how to access the application forms.

3.3 Application Fee: Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢500.00,

International Applicants - US$ 350.00

The application fee covers the cost of processing applications, entrance examination, interviews, and publication of examination results/selected candidates.

The deadlines for the sale of Scratch Cards (Ghanaian applicants) and the submission of completed application forms (All applicants) are Friday, 20^th March, 2015 and Monday, 27^th March 2015 respectively.

4.0 ONLINE APPLICATIONS

a. Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should select the POST FIRST DEGREE application type.

b. Ghanaian applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the Large EMS envelope:

i. Application reference number

ii. Full name

iii. Postal address.

iv. Type of Application (Post First Degree)

c. Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the Faculty Brochure at the Faculty website (www.ucc.edu.gh/academics/law) very carefully before completion of the online application form.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

(a) Copies of completed online application form (confirmation page) accompanied by copies of certificatesshould be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand and should reach the Deputy Registrar, Division of Academic Affairs (DAA), University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 27^th March, 2015.

Applicants are to ensure that copies of the confirmation page are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.

(b) No additional documents will be accepted after submission of confirmation pages. Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates (not returnable) should accompany confirmation pages. Original certificates of applicants offered admission will be inspected during the interview.

(c) Application forms received without Application Reference Numbers and copies of certificates will not be processed. COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE TO BE FORWARDED DIRECTLY BY UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY APPLICANTS.

6.0 IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Entrance Examinations - 2^nd April, 2015

Publication of Examination results (UCC website) - 20^th April, 2015

Interview dates - 27^th April – 1^st May, 2015

Publication of List of Admitted Candidates - 11^th May, 2015

Source:ucc.edu.gh