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About Us

The Faculty of Law was established at the University of the West Indies in 1970 with headquarters at the Cave Hill Campus. Its primary objective is to provide for an academic qualification which is a compulsory prerequisite to professional legal training for lawyers in the Commonwealth Caribbean. However, the traditional basic legal skills of concise and pertinent oral argument, systematic and relevant presentation of essential issues, clarity and presentation of essential issues, clarity and precision of written opinions and detached and balanced judgement are also useful and reliable skills for other professions such as the Civil and Police Service, Accountancy, Banking and Commerce.

The Faculty of Law offers both an undergraduate and a post-graduate programme. The undergraduate course is offered only to students from territories which contribute to the Faculty. The course id divided into 3 parts - Part 1 is offered at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine campuses and at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen campus. Parts 2 and 3 are offered at Cave Hill only.

The Mission for the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is an integral part of the regional development strategy seised with the positive responsibility of thoroughly educating West Indian lawyers in the theory of law so as to ensure that they rise above narrow professionalism and become significant
members of the regional development process. In support of this, the Faculty is committed to:

  • the organization and pursuit of research through the publication of internationally
    recognised law journals, reviews and bulletins to meet the need for critical
    appraisals of current legal developments in both case and statute law.
  • the thorough examination and scholarly exposition of current West Indian law and
    West Indian Legal History.
  • the undertaking of fundamental enquiries in cooperation with the relevant
    disciplines into the suitability of existing laws to meet the needs of our societies.
  • the provision of services to Governments requesting of it assisting with research
    into specific law reform.
  • the provision of intellectually satisfying law degree programmes for students in the
    Faculty who intend to practice law as well as those who do not.
  • the provision of courses in law for students reading for other degrees.
  • the provision of continuing education programmes for civil servants, social workers,
    police officers, teachers and the general public.
  • the enhancement of the Faculty’s ability to be an intermediary between regional
    level legal needs and international funding.
  • the development of a capacity to earn income through the provision of high quality
    legal services.
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