PROGRAMME STANDARDS FOR LAW AND SYARIAH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM

ASSALAMUALAIKUM DAN SALAM SEJAHTERA

For those who are interested to study law, either Syariah or civil, degree or diploma, the following are some tips or guideline for you. hopefully that it will help:))

Diploma in syariah

The objectives of the diploma in syariah are to ensure graduates :

1. Understand the principle of syariah and Islamic law from its sources;
2. understand problem solving skills in the current issues concerning lawand syariah;
3. know field and career opportunities related to Islamic law and administration to provide manpower to the country ,industry and society;and
4. know professional ethics and moral obligations.

Bachelor of laws

The objectives of the bachelor of laws degree (three year programme) are to:

1. equip students with the understanding of fundamental legal principles, concepts and theories and to have the ability to apply these in practical situation;
2. instill student with critical , analytical and problem-solving skills;
3. ensure students have the necessary elements of practical skills including communication skills (written and oral), negotiation skills, client counseling and interview, advocacy, mooting,drafting and research;
4. create awareness of the students’ social and moral obligations;
5. create awareness of the practice and etiquette standards of the legal profession;
6. expose the students to law-related working environments via attachments,(such as the courts, law firms, corporate sector and legal aid centres).
In addition to the above, the professional year of a bachelor of laws aim to:
1. prepare students to meet the expectation of clients, the profession, and society;
2. train students in the practical legal skills such as in drafting of pleadings, drafting of contractual documents, advocacy skills, negotiation skills and skills necessary for alternative dispute resolution;
3. ensure students have competency and proficiency in the court processes in accordance with the courts practices, rules and procedures whether in criminal, civil or other areas;
4. equip students with awareness of their social and moral obligations and responsibilities;
5. ensure students are able to use bahasa Malaysia and English proficiency, whether written or oral.

Certificate in legal practice

The aims of the certificate in legal practice are to :

1. prepare candidates to meet the expectation of clients, the profession and society;
2. train candidates in the practical legal skills such as drafting of pleadings, drafting of contractual documents, advocacy skills, negotiation skills and skills necessary for alternative dispute resolution;
3. ensure students have competency and proficiency in the court processes in accordance with the courts practices, rules and procedures whether in criminal, civil or other areas;
4. instill professional value of ethics and professionalism in candidates in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976;
5. equip candidates with awareness of their social and moral obligations and responsibilities;
6. ensure candidates are able to use bahasa Malaysia and English proficiency, whether written or oral.

Bachelor Of Syariah

The objectives of the bachelor of syariah are to produce graduates who:

1. master the syariah and Islamic law in theory and practical from its original source;
2. be exposed to the basic civil law;
3. possess problem solving abilities in syariah and law in the society and current issues;
4. get the exposure to practical legal skills of syarie;
5. fulfill the profession requirements in Islamic administration and law that meets the professional human capital needs of the country, industry and society; and
6. adhere to the professional ethics and moral obligations.

Bachelor of Law (syariah and civil)

The objectives of the bachelor of law (syariah & civil) are to produce graduates who :

1. master the syariah and Islamic law in theory and practical from its original source;
2. master the civil law in theory and practical;
3. possess syariah, Islamic and civil law problem solving skills in the society and current issues;
4. are exposed to syariah and civil legal practical skills;
5. fulfill the career requirements in administration, as well as civil and Islamic law that meets the expectation of clients, industry and society through professionalism; and
6. adhere to the professional ethics and moral obligations.

Bachelor In Law And Syariah

The objectives of the bachelor of law and syariah are produce graduates who:

1. master the syariah and Islamic law in theory and practical from its original source;
2. master the civil law in theory and practical;
3. possess civil and syariah law problem solving skills in the society and current issues;
4. are exposed to syariah and civil legal practical skills;
5. fulfill the career requirements in administration, as well as civil and Islamic law that meets the expectation of clients, industry and society through professionalism; and
6. adhere to the professional ethics and moral obligations.

Masters

The objectives of this programme are to:

1. produce graduate who would specialize in specific areas of law;
2. develop and produce graduate with advanced level of comprehension, research and analytical skill;
3. produce graduate who are competent in research and writing;and
4. develop graduate with the ability to undertake comparative study of law.

Doctorate

The objectives of this programme are to able:

1. develop new and original ideas and concept in law;
2. provide training in intensive research and writing, for the purposes of academic scholarship;
3. produce respected legal intellectuals; and
4. create pathways for future academic leaders.


Learning Outcomes

Diploma In Syariah

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to :

1. identify the basic principles of syariah and explain the basic fiqh law;
2. identify the sources and methods of syarak law and syariah law system in Malaysia;
3. identify the current issues and problems in fiqh and syariah law;
4. explain the basic research methods and able to obtain information to carry out research;
5. assist in preparation and handling of the syariah cases; and
6. communicate with clients and colleagues effectively and ethically.

Bachelor of laws

At the end of the third year, students of bachelor of laws programmes such as the llb, bachelor of legal studies and bachelor of jurisprudence should be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the legal principles and concepts;
2. identify legal issues and to issues and to advise on appropriate legal recourse;
3. apply the relevant laws, legal principles and concepts in resolving disputes or problems;
4. seek information using the best research tools available;
5. demonstrate basic skills in drafting legal documents and opinion;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of a dispute to the client;
7. demonstrate basic skills in conducting negotiations, interviews and advising on possible solutions;
8. demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and with mutual respect;
9. demonstrate an awareness of the ethics and etiquette of the profession;
10. demonstrate an awareness of social and moral obligations to society;
11. use both bahasa Malaysia and English proficiency in relation to legal matters, both in writing and oral;
12. appreciate the importance of continuing professional development and changes in law.

*In addition to the above, students in the professional year of a bachelor of laws programme should be able to :

1. appreciate the importance of court rules, ethics and etiquette, practices and procedures in conducting cases;
2. demonstrate basic court etiquette and advocacy skills, client relationship and alternative dispute resolutions.

Certificate in Legal Practice

Candidates in the certificate in Legal practice should be able to :

1. appreciate the importance of court rules, ethics, etiquette ,practices and procedures in conducting cases;
2. demonstrate basic court etiquette and advocacy skills, negotiation skills, client relationship and alternative dispute resolutions;
3. draft legal documents and opinion;
4. identify legal issues and advise appropriate legal recourses;
5. resort to alternative dispute resolution in resolving problems;
6. identify and retrieve legal information using electronic and non-electronic resources;
7. use both Bahasa Malaysia and English proficiency in relation to legal matters, both in writing and oral;
8. demonstrate an awareness of social and moral obligations to society;
9. appreciate the importance of continuing professional development and changes in law.

Bachelor in Syariah Law

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. explain and apply the principles of syariah and fiqh law in resolving current problems;
2. explain the basic structure and principles of administration and syariah law system in Malaysia;
3. identify issues and apply the available syariah law in resolving syariah cases;
4. use the right research methods to produce research concerning fiqh and syariah law;
5. conduct negotiations and advise on solutions concerning fiqh and syariah law;
6. draft legal documents and opinion based on relevant fiqh and syariah law and conduct cases based on mal and crime procedures in syariah court;
7. apply the ethics and etiquette of the syariah legal profession in career;
8. manage syariah law firm/work place with accountability;
9. function in various discipline of the syariah law using various resources and modern technology by applying teamwork, good leadership principle and ready to improve knowledge and skills;
10. master basic legal Arabic language;and
11. communicate both in Bahasa Malaysia and English with clients and colleagues effectively and ethically.

Bachelor in Law (Syariah and Civil)

At the end of the programme , graduates should be able to :

1. explain and apply the principles of syariah and civil law professionally in resolving current problems;
2. explain the basic structure and principles of administration, civil and syariah law system in Malaysia;
3. identify issues and apply the available law in resolving civil and syariah cases;
4. make comparison between the principles of civil and syariah law;
5. use the right research methods to produce research relating to syariah and civil law;
6. conduct negotiation and advise clients on solutions for their legal problems;
7. draft relevant documents and opinion and conduct cases based on courts procedures;
8. apply the ethics and etiquette of legal profession in career;
9. manage law firm/workplace with accountability;
10. function in various discipline of syariah and civil law using various resources and modrn technology by applying teamwork, good leadership principle and ready to improve knowledge and skills;
11. master the basic legal Arabic language;
12. communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English to clients and collegues effectively and ethically.

Bachelor in Law and Syariah

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. explain and apply the principles of syariah and civil law professionally in resolving current problems;
2. explain basic structure and principles of administration, as well as civil and syariah law in Malaysia;
3. identify issues and apply the available law in resolving civil and syariah cases;
4. make comparison between the principles of civil and syariah law;
5. use the right research methods to produce research relating to syariah and civil law;
6. conduct negotiation and advise clients on solutions for their legal problems;
7. draft relevant legal documents and opinion and conduct cases based on courts procedures;
8. apply ethics and etiquette of legal profession in career;
9. manage law firm/workplace with accountability;
10. function in various discipline in syariah law and law using various resources and modern technology by applying values of teamwork, good leadership principle and ready to improve knowledge and skills;
11. possess basic legal Arabic language;
12. communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English to clients and colleagues effectively and ethically.

Masters

At the end of the programme, the graduates should be able to:

1. explain law in variety of contexts;
2. analyse, critique and suggest solutions to issues;
3. review laws and policies and contribute new ideas;
4. conduct independent research;
5. produce well-researched papers and/or dissertation in accordance with the academic and ethical standards of the institution.

Doctorate

At the end of the programme, the graduates should be able to:

1. conduct independent and original academic research that merit publication;
2. demonstrate a comprehensive mastery of knowledge relevant to a focused area of law;
3. demonstrate academic expertise on a particular research subject;
4. produce a well-researched paper or dissertation in accordance with the highest academic and ethical standards;
5. present and defend the research finding before assessors ; and
6. carry out further independent research.


Programme Design

Preamble

The specific requirements for each level are as indicated below. However as a general guide, the following should be considered:

i. a basic bachelors without the professional year (equivalent to the CLP) shall be taught over a minimum of 3 years full time. The recommended programme design are as follows:
a. Full Time
i. 6 semesters of 14 weeks or
ii. 9 trimesters of 14+14+7 weeks
b. Part Time
i. 8 semesters of 14 weeks;or
ii. 12 trimesters of 14+14+7 week
ii for programmes with the professional years, a minimum of 4 years of study is required with a recommended credits of 140 or above;
iii students with credit transfers and exemptions may do less semesters by vitue of the exemptions or transfer subjected to credit transfer policies is place at the time ; and
iv the indicated credits are the minimum benchmarks. Institutions may offer higher credit hours in accordance to the needs of the programmes and secilisation.

Diploma Perundangan Syariah
1. MQF Minimum graduating Credits-90
2. Programme Component :
a. University Requirement : 10-20%
b. Faculty Requirements : 80-90% of which :
i. Core : 75-85 %

This must include following subjects :
• Usul Fiqh (Islamic Jurispudence)
• Qawaid Fiqh (Islamic Legal Maxims)
• Fiqh Munakahat (Islamic Family Law)
• Fiqh Jenayat (Islamic Criminal Law)
• Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic Muamalat)
• Malaysian Legal System

ii. Elective : 2-5%
iii. Student Placement : 1-5% (compulsory)

Bachelor of Laws

1. MQF minimum grading credits -120
2. The bachelor of law shall stress :
• Legal methodology (research, critical thinking, reasoning and decision making)
• Use information technology (should be incorporated in all courses)
• Problem-based learning
• Public speaking
• Comparative analysis of law and practice
• Mooting and mock trials
• Attachments

All law programmes shall adopt the following guidelines :
i. Compulsory (15-25%)
• University : Bahasa Malaysia, English, etc
• Programme : public speaking, mooting, student placement

ii. Core (42 -55%)

This must include the following subjects :
Subject Credit
• Malaysian Legal system 3
• Malaysian Islamic Legal System 3
• Law of Contract 6
• Constitutional Law 6
• Criminal Law 6
• Law of Tort 6
• Land Law 6
• Equity and Trust 6

Note :

1. All core subjects shall be taught during a long semester only.
2. The subjects listed above are the minimum, higher education providers may opt to provide up to 55% with the inclusion of other core papers which shall be read by all students studying at the institution. This will encourage the development of instituition niche in specific areas.
iii. Electives (30-33%)

The subjects (either as a taught course or project paper) may include but are not limited to the following :
• Intellectual Property Law
• Law and Medicine
• Law and Evironment
• Law and Society
• Conflict of Laws
• Evidence
• Human Rights Law
• Banking Law
• Arbitration
• Cyber Law
• Crime and Penology
• Islamic Banking and Takaful
• Islamic Jurispudence
• Islamic Legal Maxims
• Comparative Family Law (Islamic and Civil)

Note :
1. Each elective subject shall carry a minimum value of three credits and to the maximum of six.
2. For higher education providers (HEPs) offering the professional year LLB programme, the final year of the programme shall be similar to the prevailing Certificate in Legal Practice programme.

Certificate in Legal Practice
1. Duration : minimum 9 months
2. Component :
i. Core-100%
• General Paper (Contract and Tort)
• Civil Procedure
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• Professional Practice (land law and conveyancing,probate and administration of estate, advocacy and duties of counsel, ethics of the legal profession and law of bankruptcy and winding-up)
3. Suggested structures
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Use of information technology
• Legal methodology (identification of issues, research, critical thinking, reasoning and opinion writing)
• Problem based learning
• Interpretation of laws
• Advocacy skills
• Instill ethical and moral values

Sarjana Muda Perundangan Syariah
1. MQF Minimum Graduating Credits – 140
2. Programme Component :
a. University Requirements : 10-15%
b. Faculty Requirements : 85-90% of which :
i. Core : 75-80%

This must include following subjects:

• Usul Fiqh (Islamic Jurispudence)
• Qawaid Fiqh (Islamic Legal Maxims)
• Fiqh Munakahat (Islamic Family Law)
• Fiqh Jenayah (Islamic Criminal Law)
• Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic Muamalat)
• Islamic Law Of Evidence
• Malaysian Legal System
• Administration of Islamic Legal System
• Ayat and Hadith Ahkam
• Islamic Law of Property and Succession
• Islamic Law of Criminal Procedure
• Islamic Law of Civil Procedure
• Islamic Advocacy and Judicial System
• Malaysian Constitutional Law
• Comparative Family Law (Islamic and civil)
ii. Elective : 2-5%
The subjects (either as a taught course or project paper) may include but are not limited to the following:
• Islamic Law of Banking and Takaful
• Islamic Law and Society
• Islamic Law of Medicine
• Law of Tort
• Land Law
• Commercial Law
iii. Student Placement : 2%-5% (compulsory)

Sarjana Muda Undang-undang (Syariah and Civil)
1. MQF Minimum Graduating Credits – 150
2. Programme Component :
a. University Requirements : 10-15%
b. Faculty Requirements : 85-90% of which :
i. Core : 75-80% (inclusive the following subjects)

This must include following subjects:
• Usul Fiqh (Islamic Jurispudence)
• Qawaid Fiqh (Islamic Legal Maxims)
• Fiqh Munakahat (Islamic Family Law)
• Fiqh Jenayah (Islamic Criminal Law)
• Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic Muamalat)
• Islamic Law Of Evidence
• Administration of Islamic Legal System
• Islamic Law of Criminal Procedure
• Islamic Law of Civil Procedure
• Islamic Advocacy and Judicial System
• Malaysian Constitutional Law
• Comparative Family Law (Islamic and civil)
• Law of tort
• Law of contract
• Equity and Trusts
• Criminal Law
• Malaysian Legal System

ii. Elective : 2-5%
• Ayat and Hadith Ahkam
• Islamic Law of Banking and Takaful
• Islamic Law and Society
• Islamic Law of Medicine
• Islamic Law of Property and Succession
• Law of Medicine
• Law and Medicine
• Law and Environment
• International Law
• Taxation Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Cyber Law
• Law and Consumer
• Management of Islamic Institutions
iii. Student Placement : 2%-5% (compulsory)
Students will be placed in both civil and syariah practice.

Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang Dan Perundangan Syariah
1. MQF Minimum Graduating Credits – 180
2. Programme Component :
a. University Requirements : 10-15%
b. Faculty Requirements : 85-90% of which :
i. Core : 75-80%

This must include following subjects:
• Usul Fiqh (Islamic Jurispudence)
• Qawaid Fiqh (Islamic Legal Maxims)
• Fiqh Munakahat (Islamic Family Law)
• Fiqh Jenayah (Islamic Criminal Law)
• Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic Muamalat)
• Islamic Law Of Evidence
• Administration of Islamic Legal System
• Islamic Law of Criminal Procedure
• Islamic Law of Civil Procedure
• Islamic Advocacy and Judicial System
• Malaysian Constitutional Law
• Comparative Family Law (Islamic and civil)
• Law of tort
• Law of contract
• Equity and Trusts
• Criminal Law
• Malaysian Legal System
iv. Elective : 2-5%
• Islamic Law of Banking and Takaful
• Islamic Law and Society
• Islamic Law and Medicine
• Islamic Law of Medicine
• Law and Environment
• International Law
• Taxation Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Cyber Law
• Law and Consumer
• Management of Islamic Institutions
v. Student Placement : 2%-5% (compulsory)
Students will be placed in both civil and syariah practice.

Masters
1. MQF Minimum Graduating Credits 40 (for structures B and C only)
2. Structures :
a. Structure A-Thesis only-Minimum of 1 year fulltime or 2 years part time (including a pre-requisite paper:Research Methodology).
b. Structure B-Coursework (between 20-24 credit) + a Dissertation of 20,000 to 25,000 words in legth
c. Structure C-Coursework only-40 credit inclusive of Project Paper, Case Study, or Seminar Papers.
3. Component for Structures B and C:
a. Core (including Research and methods) 50-60%
b. Electives 40%-50%
c. For specialized Masters programme, e.g LLM (business Law); LLM (international Law), 60-75% specialized elective subjets.

Doctrate
1. Structures:
a. Structure A-Coursework and Thesis
b. Structure B-Thesis only (research)
2. Component :
All doctoral shall include a thesis of:
a. Structure A-50,000 to 60,000 words.
b. Structure B- 80,000 to 100,000 words.

Student Entry Criteria

Preamble
The specific requirement for each level are as indicated below. However as a general guide, the following should be considered in student selection:
1. That the requirements given below are the minimum entry qualifications;
2. Any exemptions provided for entry into higher level is subject to existing credit exemption policy;and
3. Students wanting to utilize any other modes of entry are subjected to:
a. The existing policies on open or mature student entry;and
b. Prior consent of the agency.

Diploma Perundangan Syariah
1. 3 credits in SPM or equivalent;OR
2. Certificate in related discipline or equivalent from any recognized institutions.

Bachelor of Laws
1. STPM/STP/GCE A levels or an equivalent with principal passes inTWO, in one sitting, subjects, including General Studies/Paper and SPM/SPMV/GCE O levels or equivalent with a credit in English;Or
2. A recognized matriculation/Foundation programme from any recognized institution;Or
3. Diploma or equivalent in related discipline from a recognized institution. Credit exemptions may be given on a subject-to-subject basis, up to maximum of 30%.
Certificate in Legal Practice

Student entry criteria and in accordance to:
1. Guidelines for recognition of Australian and New Zealand law degrees; guidelines on qualification and requirements for recognition of holders of Australian and ‘qualified persons’ under the Legal Profession Act 1976.
2. New guidelines on qualifications and requirements to qualify to sit for the Malaysian certificate in legal practice (CLP) examination (for law degrees from the United Kingdom), Legal Profession Qualifying Board, Malaysia,(u.d), Malaysia Qualifying Board (1998), Malaysia.
Sarjana Muda Perundangan Syariah/ Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang (Syariah dan Sivil)/ Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang dan Perundangan Syariah
1. STPM/STP/GCE A levels or an equivalent with principal passes in TWO subjects in one sitting, including General Studies/Paper in one sitting, and SPM/SPMV/GCE O levels or equivalent or Malaysian Higher Certificate of Religious Education (STAM) with maqbul (pass) Or
2. A recognized matriculation/ foundation programme from any recognized institution;Or
3. Diploma or equivalent in related discipline from a recognized institution. Credit exemptions may be given on a subject to subject basis, up to a minimum of 30%
Masters
1. LLB with Homours or its equivalent with minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00, or 2.75 (subject to interview) or 2.50 with three years working experience in related fields.
2. Bachelor of syariah or its equivalent with CGPA of 3.0 or 2.75 (subject to interview) or 2.50 with three years working experience in related fields.
3. For specialized LLM eg, Masters in Construction Law, Intellectual Property or Banking Law applicants without a Bachelors of Laws can be considered , provided they have a degree and experience in related field of studies.

Doctrate
1. Bachelors degree in Law or Syariah and a Master degree.
2. Evidence of ability to do research.

Student assessment
Preamble
The specific requirements for each level are as indicated below. However as a general guide, the following should be considered in student assessment :
1. At each level, depending on the requirement of individual subject/modules should incorporate both summative and formative assessment;
2. The need to meet the minimum credits for graduation (120) would require the students to have taken and passed corresponding number of courses;
3. The types of assessment indicated below are merely examples. Higher education providers are encouraged to use a variety of methods and tools appropriate for the assessment of the learning outcomes and competencies; and
4. Problem based learning should be reinforced with the rubric approach in assessment.

Diploma Perundangan Syariah
1. Formative
a. Projects
b. Discussions & Quizzes
c. Guided Learning Exercises
2. Summative : Continuous
a. Courseworks/Projects
b. Seminars
c. Assignments
d. Case Studies
e. Presentations
3. Summative : Final
a. Examinations
b. Tests
c. Projects
d. Case Studies
4. Student Placement/Placement Report

Bachelor (Civil and Syariah)
1. Formative
a. Projects
b. Discussions and Quizzes
c. Guided Learning Exercises
2. Summative : Continuous
a. Courseworks/Projet=cts
b. Seminars
c. Assignments
d. Case Studies
e. Presentions
3. Summative : Final
a. Examinations
b. Tests
c. Projects
d. Case Studies
4. Students Placement /Placement Report
Certificate in Legal Practice
Examintaion

Masters
1. Structure A – Research only
a. Research/ Dissertion-thesis assessment by Viva Voce, any modes of assessment approved by the institution.
2. Structure B-Coursework and Dissertation
a. Continuous assessment (formative)
b. Final Examinations (summative)
c. Dissertation assessment by Viva Voce or other modes of assessment approved by the institution
3. Structure C –Coursework only
a. Continuous assessment (formative)
b. Final examination (summative)

Doctorate
1. Stucture A – Coursework and Thesis
a. continuous assessment
b. Examination, if required
c. Research proposal
d. Thesis
2. Structure B- Thesis only
a. Research Proposal
b. Thesis

Note : Thesis in both structures shall be assessed by Viva voce.

Staff
Preamble
The specific requirements for each level are as indicated below. However as a general guide, it is important to note that:
1. The academic leadership of the school/faculty/department should be with a person with doctorate with 3 years of work experience of Masters with 7 years of work experience in related field;
2. A faculty should have a minimum of 60% fulltime staff who form the core academic resource of the school; and
3. Where applicable a sufficient number of teacher-practitioner should be appointed.
Diploma Perundangan Syariah
1. Bachelor Degree in related fields and some industrial experience and
2. Ration of staff to students 1:25

Bachelor (Academic Years)
The higher education providers should demonstrate that they are striving to achieve the following :
1. All academic staff shall have a minimum of Master in the relevant fields or a bachelor of Laws with 10 years of professional legal experience;
2. 30% of academic staff should have a doctorate;
3. 30% academic staff should have professional qualification (chambered and called to the Bar or equivalent);
4. Academic staff should have at least one publication or conference paper per year;and
5. Ratio academic staff to student is 1:25

For programmes that has the professional years (professional year) or certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) :
1. 20% of academic staff with doctorate or a master with a minimum of 5 years work experience in related area;
2. Masters or a bachelor degree with at least CLP or equivalent and 5 years of work experience; and
3. Ratio of lecturer to students 1:25

Note : whilst it is noted the HEPs should have full time lecturers who are Advocates and Solicitors, it is important that are part time who are in active practice with at least 7 years experience.

Masters.
1. Doctorate or Masters degree with adequate research experience;
2. Staff-student ratio 1.10; and
3. Academic staff should have at least one referred publication every 2 years.

Doctorate
1. Doctorate or an Associate Professor of adequate research and supervisory experience;
2. Supervisor-student ratio 1: 5, and
3. Academic staff should have at least one referred publication 1 year.

Educational Resources
For all levels (Diploma-Doctorate)
The Higher Education Provider is required to have the following :
1. Access to an appropriate collection of books, reports, journals,audiovisual and electronic resources;
2. Computer laboratories with facilities for word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation tasks, internet connection and online-searching of databases; and
3. Moot Court.

Continuous Improvement
For all Levels (Diploma –Doctorate)
The Higher Education Provider is expected to provide evidence of ability to keep pace with changes in the field and requirements of stakeholders. These may be demonstrated by, but not limited to:
1. Curriculum reviews, conducted at least once every in cycle, for example, once in three or five years;
2. Use of external-independent verification in assessment processes, such as the appointment of External Examiners;
3. Links with professional bodies and industry;
4. Continuous review of industrial attachment practices and record;
5. Dialogue sessions with stakeholders at least once every two years;
6. Active participate of staff at relevant conferences, seminars, workshops and short courses and publications in refereed journals;
7. Presentations by invited speakers;and
8. Organisation of conferences, seminars and workshops such as joint lecturers/seminar/talk with the professional bodies and industry.