LLB

The LLB is a degree in law, preparing you for a range of careers in legal practice, business, and public service. At KNUST, this programme is offered under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and entry is highly competitive.

What studying law covers

Law programmes of this kind give you a thorough grounding in legal principles, how laws are made and applied, and the role of law in society. You will typically study subjects like constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, and property law, and develop skills in reasoning, argument, and written analysis. Most LLB programmes also introduce you to legal research and moot court practice, helping you think like a lawyer.

How competitive entry is

Getting a place on this programme at KNUST is highly competitive. This means that the grades required are typically much higher than at other institutions offering the same degree. For example, universities like Ashesi University, KAAF University College, Presbyterian University, SD Dombo University, and University of Professional Studies all offer LLB programmes that are less competitive to enter. You can check whether your own WASSCE grades meet the published requirements.

Where an LLB can take you

Graduates of law programmes commonly go into legal practice as lawyers, but the degree also opens doors in business, government, and non-profit organisations. Many LLB holders work as legal advisors, corporate counsel, or in the judiciary, while others move into fields such as human rights advocacy, legal research, or academia. The analytical and communication skills you build are valuable in many other careers as well.