Faculty Overview
The rationale for establishing the Bachelor of Laws is based on the findings of the
situational analysis conducted by the Zanzibar University in June, 1998 and the review done
in 2018.
The situational analysis findings revealed that the majority of the respondents believed
that Law and Shariah programme will help to meet the market demands of lawyers, legal
officers, legal practitioners, prosecutors, State Attorney, officers working under Mufti’s
office, Kadhis office and the office of the Commission for Wakf including workers at the
local, regional and national levels.
This programme therefore sets standards for Law and Shariah which are formulated to
stimulate the development of academic programmes in the field of Law and Shariah for
Bachelor level of education.
The Standards comprises of specific guidelines on programme aims and educational objectives,
programme learning outcomes, programme design (including a proposed programme structure),
students admission criteria, student assessment method, criteria for academic staff,
educational resources and continuous quality improvement.
The Faculty of Law and Shariah, Zanzibar University offers a four year programme leading to
the award of the degree of Bachelor of Law and Shariah (LL.B) combining, both, Common Law
and Islamic Law. The purpose underlying this combined nature of studies is to produce a
lawyer who is well grounded in Common Law and Islamic Law, and who is capable of practicing
both systems of law.
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Academic Programs
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Departments
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Academic Staff
Departments
Programmes Offered
- Master of Law in Comparative Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
Research & Facilities
Our Methods of Teaching and learning are supported by moot courts, legal aid clinics, internships, research, and community legal outreach, enabling students to connect legal theory with practical experience. Graduates of the Faculty of Law are well prepared for careers as advocates, magistrates, judges, legal officers, prosecutors, corporate legal advisors, policy analysts, and academics, as well as for leadership roles in public and private institutions..
