Master of Laws – General

The LLM – General offers a flexible route for law graduates who want to deepen their expertise across several branches of law while still gaining a broad, contextual understanding of legal systems. It is designed to produce highly skilled, analytical and competitive legal professionals and future academicians by strengthening independent research, critical evaluation, logical reasoning and forensic legal argument. The programme equips candidates with advanced knowledge and skills that can be applied in further study (including PhD-level work), legal practice, public service and industry, helping to raise the overall standard of legal education in Zambia and beyond. The LLM is structured over two semesters, with students beginning and completing a master’s dissertation in the second semester in line with the School’s dissertation guidelines and timetable. The degree is designed to be completed within 12 months (1 year) and is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lusaka or any other recognised university. Due to the specialised nature of the programme, there are no credit transfers or exemptions. The LLM is offered by distance mode only, combining a three-week residential period at the start of each semester (which may be extended) with self-study and virtual classes held from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, while all final examinations are written in person at the end of each semester.