Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

The School offers PhD by thesis. Applicants must have a good Master’s of Law degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or any other recognised University by TCU. PhD takes a minimum duration of 36 months (three years). Application into PhD in law is centrally made at the University level through the Directorate of postgraduate studies. (See http://postgraduate.udsm.ac.tz)

Below is a checklist which a PhD applicant has to consider before submitting his or her applications;

• A well-written research proposal with a clear indication of the statement of a legal problem to be investigated, research questions or hypothesis, statement of objectives, proposed methodology and literature review.
• Plagiarism receives no tolerance at the School.  An applicant must ensure originality of his or her proposal.
• The Tanzania Commission must translate certificates obtained from foreign universities for University. 

Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL)

SPDGL provides specialised training in specific fields of law to holders of degrees other than Bachelor of Laws degree. The Primary objective of the SPGDL is to familiarise the student with the essentials of the law pertinent to one’s area of professional work and responsibilities. The course runs for 12 months

Master of Laws: Coursework and Dissertation

The Master of Laws (LL.M Coursework and Dissertation) is a specialised advanced degree course designed to impart advanced knowledge of the chosen subjects and topics through intensive research and a firm theoretical grounding. This program gives a student greater flexibility in managing his or her studies. Most of the studying time is expected to be used in intensive field research. A prospective candidate must hold LL. B degree from the University of Dar es Salaam or an accredited University or has satisfied the requirements for the award of such degree PROVIDED the said LL. B Degree shall be of GPA of 3.0 or above.

Postgraduate Fee Structure

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Phd Graduates 2017

In 2017, the School had the following PhD graduates;

• Denis BIKESHA, ‘Gacaca Courts in Rwanda as a Means of Dispensing Criminal Justice and Reconciliation’, Supervised by Prof. Josephat.L. Kanywanyi

• Eventius MUGYABUSO, ‘Protection of Consumers of Legal Services of Advocates in Tanzania: An Analysis of Law and Practice’, Supervised by Dr Mwakaje J. Saudin

• Gift Joseph KWEKA, ‘National Prosecution of International Crimes in Africa: Law and Practice from Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda’, Supervised by Dr Bennect. T. Mapunda.

PhD fee structure

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