MSU Opens Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe: Campus Details & How to Apply

MSU Opens Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe: Campus Details & How to Apply**

Midlands State University (MSU) has officially relocated its Faculty of Law from the main campus in Gweru to the newly constructed **Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School** in Kwekwe. All law lectures, administrative operations, and tutorial sessions are now fully operational at the new site.

If you are a current student, prospective applicant, or legal professional looking to pursue studies at the new campus, here is everything you need to know about the facility and how to apply.

Key Campus Highlights & Facilities

Situated on a 220-hectare site along the Old Gokwe Road in Kwekwe, the self-contained campus expands MSU’s capacity to train legal professionals under Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Model.

Student Capacity: Designed to accommodate up to **600 students** (expanding beyond MSU's traditional intake of 120 undergraduates and 30 master's students per year).
* **Academic Infrastructure: Features dedicated moot courts, digital research units, clinical legal education units, law libraries, and modern lecture halls.
* **On-Campus Amenities: Includes double-storey academic blocks, administrative offices, a dining hall/kitchen, medical clinic, staff quarters, and on-campus student hostels.
Co-located Faculties: In addition to Law, the campus will host the Faculties of Agriculture & Natural Resources, as well as the Built Environment.

Programmes Offered:

The Faculty of Law at MSU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional qualifications recognized by the Council for Legal Education:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours – 4-year full-time undergraduate programme.
Master of Laws (LLM) in Constitutional & Human Rights Law – Block-release postgraduate degree.
Master of Corporate & Commercial Law – Specialized postgraduate qualification.
Diploma in Paralegal Studies (DPLS) – Short-term/professional skills development.

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How to Apply & Enrolment Guide

Prospective applicants interested in enrolling for upcoming intakes at the new Kwekwe campus can follow these steps:

1. heck Entry Requirements:
Undergraduate (LLB): Requires strong 'A' Level passes (typically in Arts, Commercials, or Humanities) alongside 'O' Level English Language.
Postgraduate (LLM): Requires a recognized Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification.

2. Submit Applications Online:
Applications are processed through the official MSU Online Application Portal(`msu.ac.zw`).
Select your preferred intake (Conventional or Block-Release depending on the program).

3. Contact Admissions for Enquiries:
Admissions Office Phone: +263 (054) 2260496 / 2260251
Admissions Email: `admissions@admin.msu.ac.zw`
General Enquiries: `info@mco.msu.ac.zw`
Main Office Address: Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru / Kwekwe Campus, Old Gokwe Road, Kwekwe.