Introduction.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) is a rigorous and intensive program designed to equip graduates with a solid foundation in legal principles, practices, and analytical frameworks essential for professional and academic growth in the field of law at Somali National University. This qualification serves as a bridging course for non-law graduates aspiring to enter the legal profession, as well as a valuable advancement for those seeking to deepen their understanding of legal systems, governance, and regulatory mechanisms. The program integrates core legal modules with practical skills development, including legal research, critical analysis, and effective legal writing. Graduates are trained to approach complex legal issues with clarity, ethical awareness, and professional competence, preparing them for careers in law firms, public service, international organizations, NGOs, or further postgraduate legal studies.
Program OBJECTIVES:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Law program is designed to achieve the following objectives:
Provide Foundational Legal Knowledge
Develop Critical Legal Analysis Skills
Enhance Practical Legal Competencies
Promote Ethical and Professional Standards
Encourage Lifelong Learning and Contribution to Legal Reform
Carrier opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law program have diverse career opportunities
within the legal field and related sectors, including:
Legal Practice
Judiciary and Court Administration
Public Sector and Government Agencies
Non-Governmental and International Organizations
Academia and Research
Course outline. PGD IN LAW
Semester 1
Introduction to public law
Private law
Labor law
International conflict resolution
Semester2
Constitutional law
International law
Obligation + Contract law
Law of Sea
Penal law 1&2
Semester3
Penal procedure law
Commercial law
Civil procedure law
Administrative law