CONTENT
- Nature, Purpose and Classification of Law
- Meaning of law
- Nature of law
- Purpose of law
- Classification of law
- Law and morality
- The Constitution
- Legislation and delegated legislation
- Substance of common law and doctrines of equity
- African customary law
- Islamic law, Hindu law and African customary law
- Judicial precedence
- General rules of International law and ratified treaties
2. Administrative Law
- Meaning of administrative law
- Sources of administrative law
- Functions of administrative laws
- Doctrine of separation of powers
- Delegated legislation
- Control of delegated legislation
- Discretion and Judicial count of executive
- Liability of state (contractual/ tortious)
- Principles of natural justice
- Judicial control of the Executive
- Independence of Judiciary
- Remedies in administrative law (mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, habeas corpus; injunction and declaration)
3. The Court System
- Establishment, structure, composition and jurisdiction of courts
- Supreme Court
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Environmental and Land court
- International Court of Justice
- Magistrates Court
- Court Martial
- Kadhi’s Court
- Distinction between Courts and Tribunals
4. Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR)
- Nature of alternative dispute resolutions (ADR)
- Nature and types of disputes
- Legal framework governing ADR
- General principles of ADR
- Negation and Conciliation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Dispute Review Boards
- Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms
| 5. | Law of | Persons |
| 5.1 | Natural and artificial persons | |
| 5.2 | Nationality, citizenship and domicile | |
| 5.3 | Unincorporated and incorporated associations | |
| 5.4 | Co-operative societies | |
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6. |
Law of |
Tort |
| 6.1 | Nature of tort | |
| 6.2 | General defenses under tort | |
| 6.3 | Negligence | |
| 6.4 | Types of liabilities in tort | |
| 6.5 | Trespass | |
| 6.6 | Limitation and survival of actions | |
| 6.7 | Remedies in tort | |
| 6.8 | Principles in awards damages | |
| 6.9 | Defamation | |
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7. |
Law of |
Contract |
| 7.1 | Definition of a contract | |
| 7.2 | Classification of contracts | |
| 7.3 | Essentials of a valid contract | |
| 7.4 | Terms of a contract | |
| 7.5 | Exemption clauses | |
| 7.6 | Vitiating factors | |
| 7.7 | Discharge of contract | |
| 7.8 | Remedies for breach of a contract |
- Limitation of actions
- Contract negotiation
- Information technology and the law of contract
8. Sale of Goods
- Nature of the contract of sale of goods
- Types of goods
- Formalities of the contract
- Terms of the contract
- Implied terms by statute, custom/usage
- Rights and duties of the parties
- Remedies for price and breach of contract
- Auction sales
- International contracts of sale: FAS, FOB, CIF, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, DDP, CFR, DAF, DDU, Ex-works and Ex-ship
9. Agency
- Meaning and nature of the agency contract
- Types of agents
- Parties to the agency relationship
- Creation of agency
- Authority of an agent
- Rights and duties of the parties
- Personal liability of agents
- Liability of the parties
- Termination of agency
10. Partnership
- Nature of partnership
- Registration process and requirements of partnership business
- Types of partnerships
- Rights, duties and liabilities of existing, incoming and minor partners
- Management of partnerships
- Dissolution of partnerships and its consequences
11. Indemnity and Guarantees
- Essential features of indemnity
- Nature and extent of liability of indemnifier
- Commencement of liability of indemnifier
- Nature of the contracts; essential features of contract guarantee; distinction between contract of guarantee/ indemnity extent of nature and surety
- Obligations of surety
- Discharge of surety
- Letters of credit
- Rights and duties of the parties
- Termination of the contract
- Remedies for breach of contract
12. Insurance
- Nature of the contract; types, parties to negotiable instrument
- Formalities of the contract
- Types of risks
- Parties to the contract of insurance
- Principles of insurance
- Types of insurance
- Transfers and amalgamation
- Termination of the contract
- ICT and insurance
13. Negotiable Instruments
- Nature and characteristics
- Negotiability of the instrument
- Types: Cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange
- Types of crossings
- Obligations of the parties
- Banker- customer relationship
- Presentment; purpose, time, place
- Discharge from liability
- Modes of discharge
- Dishonour, mode of dishonour, nature of protest, penalties for dishonour
- Acceptance for honour
- Criminal liability
14. The Law of Property
- Definition of property
- Classification of property (real and personal, movable and immovable, tangible and intangible)
- Property in land: Private, public and community land
- Interests in land: Estates, servitudes and encumbrances
- Intellectual property: Plant breeder’s patents, trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs
- Administration and management of land
- Sectional properties
- Management company
- Obligations of lessor and lessee in sessional property Act
- Transfer of land rights
- Role of professionals (Advocates, Certified Secretaries) in land transactions
15. Introduction to corporate governance
- Corporate governance – Definition and objects
- Principles of corporate governance
- Best practice in corporate governance
- Role of stakeholders (shareholders, Board of Directors, Government)
- Conflict of interest – Investor education and protection of shareholders
- Compliance obligations
- Legal Audit- definition and objects
16. Professional Ethics
- Introduction and overview of professional ethics
- Professional misconduct
- Publicity and advertisement
- Morality and etiquette
- Professional ethics for accountants, corporate secretaries
- Ethics and practice within a firm
- Enforcement of professional ethics and standards