The Diploma in Law programme is a two year programme comprising of four semesters. Each semester consists of ten weeks.
Admission Requirements
In order to qualify for admission, a student must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- A mean grade of C (C plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent examination and a minimum grade C+ (C plus) in English;
- At least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) examinations; or
- A distinction or credit pass in the Certificate in Law programme from a recognized university or any other professional or Training in a relevant field from a credited professional or training institution
- A certificate of experiential learning issued by the Council of Legal Education
Admission Procedure
The SoL admission process is in concurrence with the general university admission procedure and may be found in the university’s student prospectus. To view the Prospectus click here
Before a student is admitted to the Diploma in Law programme an admissions committee of the SoL considers the applications and makes recommendations to the University admissions committee.
Applications for admission to the University shall be made in the prescribed form to:
The Registrar, Academic Affairs,
Mount Kenya University,
P.O. Box 342-01000,
Thika, Kenya.
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The opening and closing dates for receiving applications shall be determined by the Senate. The University Senate shall have final authority on all matters pertaining to admissions.
Course fees
Kshs. 49,000/= per semester.