Graduate Certificate in Law–GCertLaw 60 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the GCertLaw shall have:

(i) completed an LLB(Hons) or LLB; and

(ii) been accepted by the Director of Postgraduate Studies for the Faculty of Law as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the director for a candidate who has adequate training and ability to proceed with the proposed course of study.

2. (a) The course of study for the GCertLaw shall be a coherent programme of study approved by the director and consisting of courses at 200 to 500 level, with a total value of no less than 60 points and including at least 40 points at 300 level or above. Except as provided in section 4, these courses shall be chosen from the LLB, LLB(Hons), or LLM schedules.

(b) The course of study may include up to two courses passed for a Certificate of Proficiency before enrolment for the GCertLaw.

3. A candidate shall normally be enrolled for at least one trimester and shall complete the GCertLaw within two years of first enrolling in it. The director may extend the maximum period in special cases.