To be eligible to sit the examination, Applicants must possess the minimum admission requirements of the University, and any one of the following specific requirements:

i) `A’ Level leavers:  Must hold an ‘O’ Level Certificate (UCE) or its equivalent  with at least 5 Passes plus  ‘A’ Level Certificate(UACE) or its equivalent having obtained a minimum of 13 points(Males) and 12 points (for Females) in any ‘A’ Level combination,  for Humanities and Sciences.

ii) Diploma Holders: Must posses at least a 2nd Class or Credit Diploma in any Discipline from a recognized institution.
iii) Mature Age Applicants: Must have passed the Mature Age Entry Examination (for Bachelor of Laws) for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 Academic Year.
iv) Degree Holders: Must be graduates in any Discipline from a recognized University.
v) Applicants in the categories of person with Disabilities and Talented Sports/Sportswomen should possess `O’ Certificate (with minimum of 5 passes) plus two Principal Advanced Level passes.

Please Note:
ALL APPLICANTS WISHING TO BE ADMITTED TO THE BACHELOR OF LAWS PROGRAMME FOR BOTH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP OFFERED BY MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS PRE-ENTRY EXAMINATION.

Application Forms for those intending to sit the examination are obtainable at the University, Room 505, Senate Building on payment of a Non-refundable Application Fee of Shs. 80,000/- excluding the Bank charges  (paid in any Stanbic Bank, Eco Bank or DFCU Makerere Branch using Makerere University Paying-in-Bank Slips)

All Forms must be returned in person to the same office with evidence of payment of the Application Fee.  The Closing date for submitting the completed Application Forms is Friday 25th April, 2014.

The Pre-Entry Examination shall cover the following areas:
a) Aptitude and analytical skills
b) Comprehension skills
c) Communication skills
d) General knowledge on contemporary issues such as development, politics, economics, technology, etc.

Further details may be obtained from Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University.