Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Location: The Gambia, West Africa

Program Purpose

The HND in Law program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in legal theory, legal systems, and practical legal skills necessary for professional roles in public, private, and non-governmental sectors. The program prepares graduates for careers such as paralegals, legal assistants, legal researchers, and administrative officers in legal environments.

Program Objectives

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and application of law within the Gambian and international contexts.
  • Develop critical legal research and writing skills.
  • Interpret and analyze legal texts and apply legal reasoning.
  • Understand ethical and professional responsibilities in legal practice.
  • Function effectively in legal and quasi-legal roles in both the public and private sectors.

Key Concepts to be Learned

  • Constitutional law and legal systems
  • Contract and tort law
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Legal research, writing, and documentation
  • Judicial processes and legal ethics
  • Administrative law and public policy
  • Human rights and international law

Curriculum Structure by Semester

Semester 1

  1. LAW101: Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
  2. LAW102: Constitutional Law I
  3. LAW103: Legal Research and Writing I
  4. GEN101: Communication Skills
  5. GEN102: Information Technology Basics
  6. GEN103: Introduction to Sociology

Semester 2

  1. LAW201: Criminal Law I
  2. LAW202: Contract Law I
  3. LAW203: Legal Research and Writing II
  4. GEN201: Ethics and Civic Education
  5. GEN202: Principles of Economics
  6. GEN203: Statistics for Social Sciences

Semester 3

  1. LAW301: Criminal Law II
  2. LAW302: Tort Law
  3. LAW303: Human Rights Law
  4. LAW304: Administrative Law
  5. GEN301: Public Speaking and Advocacy
  6. GEN302: Environmental Law (Elective)

Semester 4

  1. LAW401: Constitutional Law II
  2. LAW402: International Law
  3. LAW403: Labour and Employment Law
  4. LAW404: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  5. LAW405: Research Project or Legal Internship
  6. GEN401: Entrepreneurship and Business Law