The Department of Public Law is one of two law departments within the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Its educational approach emphasises robust theoretical inquiry, doctrinal and policy analysis and professional skills, preparing graduates to address evolving legal challenges across Africa and globally. The department takes a global perspective while allowing students to pursue interests in Kenyan and East African law.
The Department of Public Law is one of two law departments within the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Its educational approach emphasises robust theoretical inquiry, doctrinal and policy analysis and professional skills, preparing graduates to address evolving legal challenges across Africa and globally. The department takes a global perspective while allowing students to pursue interests in Kenyan and East African law.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE B+ | B+ in English |
| LLM Constitutional Law | Postgraduate | 2 Years | LLB (2nd Class Upper) |
| LLM Human Rights Law | Postgraduate | 2 Years | LLB (2nd Class Upper) |
| LLM International Law | Postgraduate | 2 Years | LLB (2nd Class Upper) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PDEL) | Postgraduate | 1 Year | LLB (any class) |
| PhD Law | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | LLM (relevant specialisation) |
Constitutional law and governance
Human rights law and advocacy
Administrative law and public administration
Environmental law and natural resources governance
Electoral law and democratic governance
Criminal law and criminal justice reform
International public law and treaty obligations
