List of Courses Offered at UDSM School of Law (SoL)

The University of Dar-es-Salaam School of Law (then Faculty of Law – herein referred to the School) is the oldest law training institution in East Africa. It was established on Wednesday, 25th October 1961, three months before independence, to cater for the new emerging independent states of East Africa, comprising of Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

1. Certificate in Law (CTL)

Certificate in Law program runs for one year. It aims to equip students with elementary principles of law. The program, therefore, prepares students for further legal studies or gives basic legal knowledge to those already working in other fields

Entry Requirements and the Admission Process

All candidates aspiring to join the programme must apply through the School of Law for admission. No centre is allowed to register a candidate without the admission letter issued to the candidate by the University of Dar es Salaam.

A candidate, before being admitted to the course, must have obtained the School Leaving Certificate at Ordinary Secondary Education at Division Three level and above.

A candidate who does not have such a certificate may be admitted in exceptional circumstances on the recommendation of the Dean.

Duration

The duration of study shall be for a maximum period of 2 semesters of full-time attendance.

2. Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Laws program runs for four years. It introduces students to principles of laws in Tanzania and equips them with skills necessary to master the legal profession.

The School of Law has nearly 60 years of experience in providing Bachelor of Laws in Tanzania. We are proud to have a vast network of alumni working in different public and private offices; within and outside Tanzania.

The details of admission requirements, the conduct of examination, examination results and publication of grades are found in the prospectus.

3. Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement (BALE)

Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement is a new program introduced in 2009. It runs for three years. It intends to equip law enforcers, or those aspiring to be, with necessary skills for swiftly discharging of their responsibilities.

This course is ideal for, but not limited to those working or aspirant to work with security organs such as Police Force, Immigration Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Military, Drugs Enforcement Agencies, and Anti-corruption agencies.

It is also ideal for those working with revenue authorities, customs offices, and private security firms.

The details of admission requirements, the conduct of examination, examination results and publication of grades are found in the prospectus

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Law

This program offers our students a specialised postgraduate education. Students are free to choose courses that best suit their career and personal needs.

The program is ideal for law graduates who would want to sharpen their legal skills further in a shorter period. It runs for twelve months.

5. Master of Arts in Revenue Law and Administration (MARLA)

Uniquely interdisciplinary, this course aims to produce a cadre of leaders equipped with refined, specialised professional knowledge that would enable them re-position their respective organisations to meet the demands of today’s dynamic global economy.

Specifically, it focuses on equipping candidates with advanced knowledge in revenue law and administration.

General Objectives

The programme aims at equipping students with advanced knowledge in revenue law and administration.

Specific Objectives

Acquainting candidates with knowledge, skills, attitudes and capabilities on taxation, customs policies and practices.
Enabling candidates to make a substantive and more effective contribution to tax or customs administration.
Enabling candidates to take an active part in tax or customs reforms.
Enabling candidates to plan and implement more effective taxation or customs policies and strategies.
Enabling candidates to perform new tasks relating to taxation or customs in a globalised economy.

Compulsory courses for those majoring in taxation

Tax Policy and Theory
Laws on Tax Administration
International Taxation
Advanced Taxation
Revenue Forecasting & Fiscal Analysis 1
Research Methods
Graduate Essay

Elective courses

Income Tax Law
Indirect Taxes
Capital Gains and Taxes on Property
Tax Crimes: Investigations & Prosecutions
Local Government Taxation
Tax Compliance and Risk Management

6. Master of Laws in Corporate and Commercial Law

This course provides in-depth training on the foundations of the contemporary legal principles that govern business and corporate transactions.

Compulsory courses

Advanced Corporate Law
Graduate Research Seminar
Advanced Banking Law
Economic and Cyber Crime Law
Graduate Essay

Elective courses

Specialized Commercial Entities
The Law and Financial Markets
Insurance Law and Technological Developments
Competition Law
Advanced Transactional Law

7. Master of Laws in Taxation

This course aims to train students on the principles and the law on income taxation.

Compulsory courses

Income Tax Law
Taxes on International Trade
Laws on Tax Administration
International Taxation
Indirect Taxes
Graduate Essay

Elective courses

Capital Gains and Taxes on Property
Tax Crimes: Investigations and Prosecution
Local Government Taxation
Advanced Taxation
Law of Trusts
International Trade and Finance Law

8. Master of Laws in Migration and Refugee Law

This course aims at exposing students to national regulation of international migration using the Immigration Act and the Refugees Act of Tanzania as a framework of analysis.

Compulsory courses

Citizenship Law
Immigration Law
Labour Migration Law
Refugee Law
Graduate Research Seminar
Graduate Essay

9. Master of Laws in Procedural Law and International Legal Practice

This program provides trainees with both advanced and specialised knowledge of rules of practice and procedure in domestic courts, international arbitral tribunals, as well as regional and international judicial bodies.

Compulsory courses

Advanced Civil Procedure
Advanced Criminal Procedure
Procedure and Practice in International Judicial Bodies
International Arbitration Law
Graduate Research Seminar
Graduate Essay

10. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

The School offers PhD by thesis. Applicants must have a good Master’s of Law degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or any other recognised University by TCU. PhD takes a minimum duration of 36 months (three years). Application into PhD in law is centrally made at the University level through the Directorate of postgraduate studies. (See http://postgraduate.udsm.ac.tz)

Checklist for PhD Applicants

A well-written research proposal with a clear indication of the statement of a legal problem to be investigated, research questions or hypothesis, statement of objectives, proposed methodology and literature review.
Plagiarism receives no tolerance at the School. An applicant must ensure originality of his or her proposal.
The Tanzania Commission must translate certificates obtained from foreign universities for University.

11. Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL)

SPDGL provides specialised training in specific fields of law to holders of degrees other than Bachelor of Laws degree. The Primary objective of the SPGDL is to familiarise the student with the essentials of the law pertinent to one’s area of professional work and responsibilities. The course runs for 12 months.

12. Master of Laws: Coursework and Dissertation

The Master of Laws (LL.M Coursework and Dissertation) is a specialised advanced degree course designed to impart advanced knowledge of the chosen subjects and topics through intensive research and a firm theoretical grounding. This program gives a student greater flexibility in managing his or her studies.

Most of the studying time is expected to be used in intensive field research. A prospective candidate must hold an LL. B degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or an accredited University or has satisfied the requirements for the award of such degree PROVIDED the said LL. B Degree shall be of GPA of 3.0 or above.

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