School of Law, Economics and Government
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
ENROLMENT INTO THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS)
PROGRAMME
The School of Law, Economics and Government at the University of Malawi is pleased to
invite qualified candidates to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) –
LLB (Hons) programme for the 2025/2026 academic year.
ADMISSION OPTIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The programme has two entry options:
1. First year entry
2. Advanced entry into an appropriate year, subject to qualification assessment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Admission into the LLB (Hons) Programme is based on a selection exercise conducted
by the School.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FIRST YEAR ENTRY
To qualify for the selection exercise, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• A minimum of six credits (including English) obtained in one sitting of:
- IGCSE,
- MSCE, or
- An equivalent examination system recognized by the University of
Malawi.
Additionally, applicants must satisfy one of the specified criteria outlined below:
Set A: Internal Candidates
To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
a A cumulative credit average grade (or GPA of 3.00) after the first year of a
degree programme at any Malawian public university; or
b Three A-Level passes with a minimum of two B grades and one C grade,
obtained at one sitting.
Set B: External Candidates
Eligible applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
a A first degree with at least a credit from the University of Malawi or a
university duly recognised by the National Council for Higher Education; or
b A diploma in law with at least a credit, awarded by a tertiary institution
affiliated with and recognised by the University of Malawi.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADVANCED ENTRY
An applicant may qualify for advanced entry into any stage of the LLB (Hons) programme
if he or she meets both of the following conditions:
a Is currently enrolled in a professional law degree programme in a University
recognised by the National Council for Higher Education; and
b Successfully passes an entry assessment exercise corresponding to their
desired year of study.
MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
Interested individuals must complete an online application at
[Link] or hand-deliver their application.
Applicants must upload or hand deliver all of the following:
• A passport-sized photograph.
• Certified copies of academic certificates or result notifications, authenticated
by a Commissioner for Oaths.
Proof
• of payment of a non-refundable processing fee of
MK20, 000.00 for internal applicants and MK30, 000.00 for external
applicants deposited into the following bank account:
Account Name: Law and Development Unit,
Bank: National Bank of Malawi, Zomba Branch,
Account Number: 297108.
• A letter expressing interest to join the programme
For physical applications, candidates must deliver their complete application package
to the secretary for the Law Departments, Mrs Joana Phiri.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you have any inquiries or technical challenges, please email
bacheloroflaws@[Link] or call the University of Malawi, School of Law,
Economics and Government, on 01524 222 or 0992257220.
The closing date for all applications is Monday, 26th May 2025.
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