Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Riara University, Kenya

• Law

Applicants for the LLB degree programme must be holders of:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of B- (minus) and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili; or
2. KCSE with a minimum grade of C+(plus) and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili (subject to the applicant passing oral and written interviews) (see further explanation below in part 2(b)); or
3. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of three principal passes; or
4. General Certificate of Education (GCE) (A-Level) with a minimum of three principal passes; or
5. Degree from an institution recognized in Kenya in addition to the minimum secondary school qualifications in (a), (b), (c), or (d) above; or
6. Diploma in Law from an accredited institution recognized in Kenya.

Other admission considerations:

1. All LLB degree applicants undergo oral and written evaluations conducted by law faculty to assess their suitability for our rigorous law degree programme.
2. To promote affirmative action with regard to applicants from under-privileged segments of our society, holders of a mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili are eligible for admission on a case-by-case basis.
3. The faculty encourages admission of non-traditional applicants such as holders of degrees and diplomas in fields other than law as well as persons interested in pursuing law as a complement to other training, so long as such applicants meet the minimum statutory and faculty requirements stipulated above.

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1. The completed form should be submitted or returned to: The Academic Registrar, P.O. Box 49940 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA.
2. Please complete this form in BLOCK LETTERS. If a section does not apply to you, leave it blank.
3. Attach certified copy of National Identity card and/or passport, certificates and transcripts and one recent passport size photograph.
4. Attach a copy of the receipt for the application fee of Ksh 2,000
5. If applying for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme please attach a personal statement of not more than 500 words.
6. If applying for the Bachelor of Business Administration programme please attach a statement of objectives (*See notes below).
7. All applications will be acknowledged.

Application Forms

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Application Checklist

The following is a list of items needed when sending an application:
 

East African Applicant

1. Application form duly filled
2. Copy of National Identification Card/Passport
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates
4. (Originals MUST be shown to the Admission Office upon admission)
5. 1 (one) Passport size photo
6. Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2,000

Non-East African (International) Applicant

1. Application form duly filled
2. Copy of Passport
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates (include the translated copy where applicable)
4. (Originals MUST be shown to the Admission Office upon admission)
5. 1 (one) Passport size photo
6. Non-refundable fee of Kshs 2,000

Pupils Pass Processing
Have you provided the following additional documents?
1. Pupils Pass Application form (Form8) duly filled signed and stamped
2. Copy of Passport (Bio-data and Visa page)
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates (include the translated copy where applicable)
4. Two Passport size Photographs
5. Commitment Letter from the Parent/Guardian/Sponsor stating that he or she will cater for the fees and accommodation expenses during the period of study
7. Copy of Parent/Guardian Passport (Bio-data page)
8. Cover Letter from the school
9. Pupils Pass Processing Fee Kshs.5, 000 per year for International Students