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UG School of Law
Short Courses

Gain practical legal knowledge and stay ahead in an increasingly complex world.

Certificate Awarded
In-person & Virtual
Open to All Professionals
September 2026 Intake

Pre Bar Course 2026/2027

Open to Level 400 graduating students, alumni & backlog students, and graduates of any GTEC-accredited law faculty or school.

2
Active Courses
15%
discount for all modules under each Course
2
Learning Modes
Programme Details

Training Programme Information

Explore all details about the UGSoL professional short courses

About the Programme

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) organizes short professional training programmes designed to equip participants with practical legal knowledge applicable in real-world environments.

These courses are open to legal professionals, corporate institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and the general public seeking to strengthen their legal literacy.

01
Expert Faculty

Taught by leading UG School of Law academics and practitioners.

02
Certification

Receive participation certificate from the University of Ghana School of Law upon completion.

03
Flexible Learning

Attend in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

04
Networking

Connect with professionals across diverse sectors.

Active

Civil and Commercial Mediation

Learn how civil and commercial disputes are resolved through mediation, from the fundamentals of alternative dispute resolution to settlement agreements and their enforcement.

Standard fee GHS 4,000 per participant
Group / institutional rate GHS 3,500 each, for groups of 3 or more

7 course modules

01
Introduction to Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
02
Mediation Process
03
Interpersonal Communication Skills
04
Negotiation and Problem Solving
05
Conflict Analysis and Management
06
Mediation in Civil and Commercial Disputes
07
Settlement, Agreement and Enforcement

Other courses

Closed
01
IT LAW

Harnessing the power of IT for increased productivity and personal efficiency requires an appreciable high level general understanding of technology, and the practical issues of governance, policy and law arising therefrom.

Enrolment closed
Closed
02
Sports Law

Covers the legal framework governing sports in Ghana and internationally, including player contracts, sports governance, dispute resolution, doping regulations, and intellectual property in sports. All modules are required.

Enrolment closed
Coming Soon
03
Basic Law for Life

Introduction to the Ghana legal system, constitutional law, contract law, torts, and everyday legal principles that govern daily life.

Coming Soon
Coming Soon
04
Corporate Governance

Corporate governance principles under the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992), board responsibilities, shareholder rights, and compliance.

Coming Soon
Coming Soon
05
ADR Techniques

Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution strategies for modern business and legal environments.

Coming Soon
Coming Soon
06
Taxation in Ghana

Direct taxes, VAT, stamp duty, budget analysis, compliance obligations and enforcement under Ghana Revenue Authority.

Coming Soon
Coming Soon
07
Land Law

Ghana's new Land Act, land registration, customary tenure, land administration, and dispute resolution in land matters.

Coming Soon

Programme Fees (Per Module). Payments are non-refundable.

IT LAW Active GHC 1,200
Basic Law for Life Coming Soon -
Corporate Governance Coming Soon -
ADR Techniques Coming Soon -
Taxation in Ghana Coming Soon -
Land Law Coming Soon -
Sports Law Active All Modules Required GHS 15,000
Civil and Commercial Mediation Active GHS 4,000 Groups of 3 or more: GHS 3,500 each

Fees include certificate and all training materials. Lower rate applies if all modules are registered.

What's included?
Training materials & resources
Certificate of completion
Expert-led lectures
Networking opportunities

Group and institutional rate

Register 3 or more participants for Civil and Commercial Mediation and pay GHS 3,500 each instead of GHS 4,000.

General Information

Data Protection

Your personal data is handled securely in compliance with the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).

Teaching Method

In-person sessions at UG School of Law and virtual delivery via Microsoft Teams for remote participants.

Assessment

Presentations, group discussions, and real-world case study analysis.

Certificate

A certificate of completion is awarded by the University of Ghana School of Law upon successful completion.

Contact

ugsol-shortcourses@ug.edu.gh | 0276778616/0501202267

Open for Applications

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ugsol-shortcourses@ug.edu.gh  |  0276778616/0501202267