The School of Law at Mount Kigali University supports Rwanda’s Vision 2050 by offering a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master’s in Commercial and Investment Law. These programmes are designed to develop skilled legal professionals capable of serving Rwanda and the wider region in diverse areas of legal practice.
The School focuses on closing existing gaps in legal expertise by producing competent graduates who contribute to policy formulation and enforcement in commerce and investment, provide professional consultancy services, engage in legal research, and teach in higher education institutions. Students also benefit from exposure to international commercial and investment law through interactions with legal experts and academic conferences.
The programmes are delivered through a learner-centred approach that includes lectures, tutorials, group discussions, practical demonstrations, assignments, and field visits, ensuring that graduates acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical legal skills.
Bachelor of Law (Honors) LLB
Entry Requirements
Two principal passes in Humanities or Social Sciences (before 2024)
OR at least 50% overall average after 2024
English proficiency required
Fees per Semester
320,000 RWF
Master of Law-International Commercial & Investment laws
Entry Requirements
LLB degree or related degree with law background (BBM / BCOM)
Minimum of 60% final year average
Below 60% requires relevant work experience
English proficiency required
Fees per Semester
725,000 RWF
Expected Career Outcomes
Graduates of the School of Law are prepared for careers such as:
- Advocates and legal practitioners
- Corporate and commercial lawyers
- Legal officers in government institutions
- Judicial and court administration officers
- Legal consultants and advisors
- Investment and compliance officers
- Legal researchers and policy analysts
- Lecturers and academic researchers (with postgraduate qualifications)
- Legal officers in international organizations and NGOs
- In-house counsel for private companies and financial institutions