Bachelor of Law
by Riara University
Benefits
Course Overview
The Riara Law School Advantage includes learning from world class faculty who have been trained at the Ivy League and other prestigious institutions around the world; and a faculty to student ratio of 1:15. Influenced by the legacy of the founders, Riara’s curriculum has been expertly crafted to nurture a problem-solving lawyer who is aware of the social, economic and political context within which the law exists and one who understands and crafts solutions for Africa and beyond.
Our state of the art moot court room, generous library resources, extensive ICT infrastructure as well as a rigorous legal writing program are just some of the reasons we are one of only three fully accredited law schools by the Council for Legal Education in Kenya. Riara Law School is committed to setting the bar in legal education.
How This Course Will Benefit Your Career
To nurture a problem-solving lawyer who is aware of the social, economic and political context within which the law exists and one who understands and crafts solutions for Africa and beyond.Student Testimonial
"I am deeply grateful for the chance that Riara University has given me. The scholarship has given me hope to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the fully accredited institution. Not only I'm I bright, but serious too" - Boru Gollo
BA EDUCATION (FULL-TIME / SCHOOL-BASED)
On Campus, 4 years, January 2020
B.ED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECDE) - FULL-TIME
On Campus, 4 years, January 2020
TEACHING INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM
On Campus, 6 months, January 2020
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When do I start?
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Admission Criteria
How do I apply?
Applications for admission to Riara University should be made using official application forms, which may be collected from the office of the Academic Registrar or downloaded from /download.
All duly filled application forms should be returned with copies of relevant certificates and a personal statement attached. This should be accompanied by a non-refundable application processing fee of Kshs 2,000/=
This amount may be deposited directly into the Riara University bank account:
Riara University,
Account No. ,
KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, PRESTIGE PLAZA BRANCH.
Riara University,
Account No. ,
COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA, UPPERHILL BRANCH.
Students applying online may pay the fee by credit card or, alternatively, pay in the bank and attach the scanned bank deposit slip. Applications submitted by mail should include a banker’s cheque or money order, payable to Riara University.
Assessment of Your Application
All applicants for admission to Riara University will be assessed against the set entry criteria for each programme. Riara University application assessment methods will vary between courses, but may include: KCSE results, IGCSE/GCE/IB results.
Detailed course information
YEAR 1
Semester I
RLLB 101: Constitutional Law I
RLLB 102: Law of Contract I
RLLB 103: Law of Torts I
RLLB 104: Legal Research & Writing I
RLLB 105: Social Foundations of Law
Semester II
RLLB 106: Constitutional Law II
RLLB 107: Law of Contracts II
RLLB 108: Law of Torts II
RLLB 109: Legal Systems & Methods
YEAR 2
Semester I
RLLB 201: Criminal Law I
RLLB 202: Legal Writing II
RLLB 203: Property Theory
RLLB 204: Civil Procedure I
RLLB 205: Law of Evidence I
RLLB 206: Administrative Law I
Semester II
RLLB 207: Criminal Procedure
RLLB 208: Law of Evidence II
RLLB 209: Criminal Law II
RLLB 210: Civil Procedure II
RLLB 211: Administrative Law II
RLLB 212: Property Law
YEAR 3
Semester I
RLLB 301: Commercial Law
RLLB 302: Public International Law
RLLB 303: Law of Business Associations I
RLLB 304: Labour Law
RLLB 305: Education Law and Policy
Semester II
RLLB 306: Insolvency Law
RLLB 307: Jurisprudence
RLLB 308: Law of Business Associations II
RLLB 309: Equity & Trusts
Electives for Year 3
RLLB 310: Insurance Law
RLLB 311: Alternative Dispute Resolution
RLLB 312: Introduction to Islamic Law
RLLB 313: Financial Services Law
RLLB 314: Customary Law
RLLB 315: Conflict of Laws
RLLB 316: International Humanitarian Law
RLLB 317: Law & Anthropology
RLLB 318: Securities Regulation
RLLB 319: Regional Integration Law
RLLB 320: International Human Rights Law
RLLB 321: Law & Development
YEAR 4
Semester I
RLLB 401: Accounting for Lawyers
RLLB 402: Family Law
RLLB 403: Legislative Drafting
RLLB 404: Research Paper I
Semester II
RLLB 405: Law of Succession
RLLB 406: Gender and the Law
RLLB 407: Research Paper II
Electives for Year 4
RLLB 408: National Security Law
RLLB 409: Introduction to Tax Law
RLLB 410: International Trade Law
RLLB 411: International Economic Law
RLLB 412: Environmental Law
RLLB 413: Law, Science & Technology
RLLB 414: Intellectual Property Law
RLLB 415: Law, Democracy and Citizenship
RLLB 416: Sports & Entertainment Law
RLLB 417: Public Procurement Law
Where and When
01/05/2019
Riara University
Mbagathi Way, next to Nyayo Highrise Estate., Nairobi, Kenya
01/09/2019
Riara University
Mbagathi Way, next to Nyayo Highrise Estate., Nairobi, Kenya
30/09/2019
Riara University
Mbagathi Way, next to Nyayo Highrise Estate., Nairobi, Kenya
31/10/2019
Riara University
Mbagathi Way, next to Nyayo Highrise Estate., Nairobi, Kenya
This course is taught by:
Sylvia Kang’ara
Founding Dean - Riara University Law School
Jackline M. Nyaga
Senior Lecturer Riara University Law School
Florence K. Shako
Lecturer - Riara University School of Law
Caroline Omari Lichuma
Lecturer - Riara University School of Law
