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Welcome to the School of Law and Shari'a at Umma University, where we proudly offer a unique and comprehensive legal education that seamlessly integrates conventional law with Islamic jurisprudence. Our pioneering programs are designed to produce versatile legal professionals who are equally competent in both civil and Shari'a law systems, enabling them to navigate the complexities of modern legal practice while remaining grounded in Islamic legal principles. Through our rigorous curriculum covering Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, International Law, Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Islamic Legal Theory (Usul al-Fiqh), and Comparative Legal Studies, we prepare our students to excel in diverse legal careers including advocacy, judiciary, legal consultancy, Islamic banking and finance, and alternative dispute resolution. Our distinguished faculty comprises experienced legal practitioners, judges, and Islamic law scholars who bring both theoretical depth and practical expertise to the classroom, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped to serve in courts, law firms, corporations, and Shari'a advisory boards. As we continue to champion justice, equity, and the rule of law through both conventional and Islamic legal frameworks, we are committed to producing ethical legal professionals who will uphold the highest standards of integrity while contributing to the development of a just and harmonious society. Join us in this transformative journey where legal excellence meets moral purpose, and where you will be empowered to become a guardian of justice in both this world and the hereafter.
The Umma University school of Law and Shari’a was started in 2021 and is housed at Kajiado Main campus. It is fully accredited by the Commission for Higher Education and licenced by the council of Legal Education. The School of Law and Shari’a offers you a unique opportunity to acquaint yourself with the principles of Law as they are applied in Kenya, besides the Shari’a doctrines deduced and inferred from Quran, Sunna and other sources of Shari’a. Umma University is the first and only University in Kenya offering the much marketable Law and Shari’a integrated programme. Products of this programme will qualify to work in all courts.
The need for Shari’a Lawyers in Kenya cannot be over emphasized when we say the full-fledged Islamic Banks, Takaful Insurance Companies and opportunities in other financial institutions are calling for personnel well versed with Shari’a and engaged in the legal practice to cater for the ever-growing financial sector in Kenya. The school has highly qualified personnel in Law and Shari’a, with many years of outstanding experience and highly motivated to impart their skills to students and ready to share their experience, successful stories and best lessons. The school is endowed with good learning facilities such as the state of-the art moot court and a library with digital material for teaching and research.
KCSE Mean grade of C+ or its equivalent and grade B in English or Kiswahili
Or
At least three principal passes atA-Level or its equivalent
Or
Degree from recognized University
Or
Credit pass in Diploma in Law from an accredited institution
8 Semesters plus on semeste attachment
Admission Ksh.17,200
Fee Ksh.70,000 per semester
Attachement fee Ksh.10,000
Project fee Ksh.10,000
When you study Law and Shari’a at Umma University, you will have a wide range of career opportunities in private and government legal practice, Non-governmental organizations and in all courts. Upon graduation,one can work as :
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Box 713-01100, Kajiado, Kenya.
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