The Strathmore University LLD Programme is designed to produce thought leaders in the legal arena. It is aimed at enhancing legal research and dissemination, providing quality education and community service to the region in line with Strathmore University’s mission. This is achieved through engagement with a substantial body of academic research and writing under the close supervision of competent faculty.

Programme Structure

  • Year One – Coursework 
  • Year Two – Research 
  • Year Three – Research

Units Offered

 

Year LLD Courses
Year 1

 

 LLD 9101 – Advanced Legal Research
LLD 9102 – Classical Legal Theory
LLD 9104 – Research Methods and Methodologies
LLD 9103 – Human Dignity and Ethical Conduct
LLD 9106 – Legal Ethics in Research and Practice
LLD 9105 – Contemporary Legal Theory
Year 2 &3 LLD 9207 – Thesis
LLD 9207 – Thesis

MODE OF DELIVERY

Classes are run on two-week full-time modules every three months, in the first year of study.

In line with the needs of the students as experienced lawyers and legal practitioners, the primary focus of delivery is participant-centered learning. This type of learning is particularly suitable to this audience in that it has its core ingredient in the combined experience of student participants.

Entry Requirements

The applicants should be holders of a Bachelors of Law (LLB) and a Masters of Law (LLM) from institutions recognized by the Academic Council of Strathmore University.

Admission Process

If you meet the admission requirements, please send the following documentation to: lld@strathmore.edu

  1. 2 recent passport photos.
  1. A certified copy of your national ID or passport (bio-data page).
  2. A signed updated CV in the Europass CV format (https://europa.eu/europass/en)
  3. 2 duly filled reference forms (herewith attached) from former undergraduate/ graduate professors qualified to attest your qualification for graduate studies.
  4. Certified copies of your undergraduate and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts of records (or their respective equivalents) showing the full details of the units studied and the grades scored.
  5. A certified copy of your KCSE certificate or equivalent.
  6. A copy of your thesis/research work undertaken at Master’s level.
  7. A concept note of about 2,000 words (approx. 5 pages) on the research idea you would like to write on. The concept note should capture the following indicators:
  1. Research gap
  2. Problem statement and Research Questions
  3. Methodological approach
  4. Contribution to knowledge
  5. Proposed references
  1. List of 2 proposed supervisors from accredited institutions in or outside Kenya
  2. Kshs. 10,000/- application fee (non-refundable).

Note:

  1. Applicants with degree qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from CUE.
  2. Applicants with High School qualifications from other jurisdictions (other than Kenya) are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from KNQA (Kenya National Qualification Authority).

Selection Process

All applicants will be subjected to a rigorous selection process. Our selection process is based on a consideration of the applicant’s research topic for LLD, the availability of a suitable supervisor and an evaluation of the concept note.

Application Form