Diploma in Paralegal Studies

FACULTY OF LAW DIPLOMA IN PARALEGAL STUDIES YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE course code Course Name DPS111 Introduction to law & Legal Systems DPS112 General Principles of Constitutional law DPS113 Criminal law DPS114 Contract Law DPS115 Administrative Law DPS116 Law of ...…

Direct entry from high school: One (1) Principal pass at A-level Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and at least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. Duration The Diploma in Paralegal Studies (DPs) program will ...…

By the end of the course, students should be able to: Demonstrate a sound knowledge of certain fundamental areas of law and a range of legal concepts, values, and principles.  Advise non-legal audiences on legal matters in a manner that ...…

The objectives of the Diploma in Paralegal Studies Programme are to: Provide students with an understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic concepts of law and a grasp of the legal rights of all individuals including prisoners. ...…

The demand for legal services in Uganda far exceeds the supply, and yet access to professional lawyers is often hindered by the high legal fees and the fact that most lawyers are concentrated in urban areas. Paralegals can help fill ...…