The University for Development Studies hereby announces for the information of the general public and prospective applicants that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has granted the University accreditation to run a BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) Programme. The programme is intensive and prepares students for admission into the professional training course at the Ghana School of Law.

The University for Development Studies therefore invites applications for admission to its BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) Degree programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

The Sale of e-vouchers at designated banks and the online application process for the Bachelor of Laws programme at UDS will commence on 10th December 2024. Prospective applicants are advised to visit www.admissions.uds.edu.gh  to access the application forms.

THREE (3)-YEAR POST-FIRST DEGREE LLB PROGRAMME

This is an evening programme (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm daily) which is designed for students with a first degree in any discipline but who wish to enroll on the LLB programme.

Applicants are to note that the 3-Year Post-First Degree LLB Programme is an undergraduate programme.

Eligibility:
Interested applicants must have been awarded a first degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution and must have obtained a minimum of a Second-Class Lower Division.

Entrance Examination and Selection Interview
Short-listed applicants will be required to take an Entrance Examination which will attract a non-refundable examination fee. Applicants who are successful in the Entrance Examination will go through a Selection Interview. The details of the Entrance Examination and Selection Interview will be communicated to applicants who meet the application criteria.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR DOMESTIC (GHANAIAN) APPLICANTS

All Ghanaian applicants are required to use the UDS online application portal. The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

1. Make a payment of GH¢ 200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis) for the UDS Undergraduate E-Voucher at any Stanbic Bank, GCB Bank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), National Investment Bank (NIB), Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Ecobank or Access Bank branches throughout the country.
2. The E-Voucher contains the PIN, and Serial Number required for the completion of the online form.
3. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.admissions.uds.edu.gh soon after payment.
4. In completing the online form, applicants will be required to upload their most recent passport size photographs with white background and relevant certificates. Applicants who use objects instead of their own photographs would be disqualified.
5. A completed form will not be considered for admission unless it is SUBMITTED after accepting our Data Confirmation Policy. 
6. Applicants are advised to thoroughly check all details entered before finally submitting their online applications.

Closing Date
Closing date for submission of online applications is 31st December 2024.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS

All non-Ghanaian applicants are advised to apply as follows:

1. Access the online form for free by emailing international@uds.edu.gh for an E-voucher. Visit our online admissions portal at www.admissions.uds.edu.gh soon after receiving the E-voucher.
2. The E-Voucher contains the Pin, and Serial Number required in completing the online form. 
3. In completing the online form, applicants will be required to upload their most recent passport size photographs with white background and relevant certificates. Applicants who use objects instead of their own photographs would be disqualified.
4. A completed form cannot be considered until it is SUBMITTED.
5. Applicants are advised to thoroughly check all details entered before they finally submit their online applications.

Closing Date
Closing date for submission of applications online is 31st December 2024. 

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