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1. University of Papua New Guinea, School of Law

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1. University of Papua New Guinea, School of Law
Box 317, University P.O. NCD 134, Papua New Guinea
Phone: (675) 3267 481; Fax: (675) 3267 187;

• Awarded degrees are: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.); Master of Laws (LL.M.);
• The University has a clinical program.
• The admission requirement is Matriculation (year 12) with an “A” in English.
• The number of admitted students is about 20-30 each year.
• The number of graduate students is about 60 each year.
• The University charges tuition fees to students.
• The number of full-time faculty – 14
• The number of part-time faculty – 3
• The University has a separate law library.
• The library provides 8 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

Law school graduate must do further 1 year and 10 months professional legal practice course and obtain admission at the legal Training Institute.