| Program Duration and Structure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 5 years (10 semesters) | ||
| Total Credit Hours for Major Courses | 176 | Total Credit Hours for Elective Courses | 24 |
| Medium of Instruction | English | ||
| Year | Semester | Courses | Key Learning Theme / Elective Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | Semester I |
• Communicative English Language Skills I • Introduction to Economics • General Psychology • Mathematics for Social Sciences • Critical Thinking • Physical Fitness • Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn |
Foundation Skills & Context: focuses on developing essential communication and analytical tools and establishing the necessary socio-economic context. |
| Semester II |
• Communicative English Language Skills II • Social Anthropology • Entrepreneurship • Introduction to Law and Ethiopian Legal System • Introduction to Emerging Technologies • Global Trends • Moral and Civic Education |
Legal & Social Fundamentals: Building on foundation skills, introducing basic legal concepts, societal structures, ethics, and global issues. | |
| Year II | Semester I |
• Law of Persons • Legal History and Customary Law • Jurisprudence • Law of Contracts I • Constitutional Law • Inclusiveness |
Core Legal Concepts: Public & Private Law — Theories of law, constitutional framework, legal personality, and the basic rules for agreements (Contracts). |
| Semester II |
• Family Law • Succession Law • Contracts Law II • Criminal Law I • Property Law • Legal Research Methodology |
Fundamentals of Private Law and Criminal Law: Principles of state punitive power and essential skills for legal inquiry. | |
| Year III | Semester I |
• Land Law • Law of Extra Contractual Liability • Law of Special Contracts • Criminal Law II • Civil Procedure I • Law of Traders & Business Organization |
Advanced Liability, Commercial Law, and Civil Litigation: Introducing court proceedings and practical business law. |
| Semester II |
• Civil Procedure II • Criminal Procedure • Law of Evidence • Public International Law • Law of Banking, Insurance and Negotiable Instruments • Federalism |
Adjudication, Evidence, and Public Governance: Frameworks, financial sectors, and core financial instruments. | |
| Year IV | Semester I |
• Conflict of Laws • Tax Law • Intellectual Property Law • International Human Rights Law • International Humanitarian Law • Gender and the Law |
Global Dimensions of Law: Protection of individuals in peace and conflict, international law, human rights, law of armed conflict, taxation, and IP regulations. |
| Semester II |
• Investment Law • International Trade Law • Employment Law • Senior Thesis • Environmental and Natural Resource Law • Introduction to Information Technology Law • Elective Course (E)* |
Elective Courses: Construction Law, Administrative Contract, Law of Non-Profit Organizations, Law of Micro-Finance and Public Enterprise. Theme: Contemporary Law concerning Business, Technology, Labor, and the Environment. |
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| Year V | Semester I |
• Alternative Dispute Resolution • Legal Ethics • Pretrial, Trial and Appellate Advocacy • Legal Clinics • Legislative Drafting • Administrative Law • Elective Course (E) |
Elective Courses: Criminology, Islamic Law, Law and Development, Military Law, Refugee Law, Electoral Law, Media Law, Maritime Law. Theme: Professional Practice & Lawyering Skills — Ethical conduct, practical litigation, and dispute resolution. |
| Semester II |
• Exit Exam • Externship |
Professional Readiness & Capstone: Final assessment and practical supervised work experience. |