The course requires students to acquire a detailed knowledge of the basic principles of law and also good knowledge of substantive law. Various elective study units are offered throughout the course and students must sit for end of semester examinations. Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Laws Hons. Degree course should: a. Demonstrate an ability to develop a research proposal and carry out independent research. b. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research skills and methods applicable to a particular field. c. Have gained the ability to analyse particular issues in different fields of law. d. Be capable of advancing their knowledge in their chosen area of focus and thus, be eligible to follow post-graduate degree courses in law.

Applicants must satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission, namely, the Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must also satisfy the following Special Course Requirements: Two passes at Grade C or better at Advanced Matriculation Level or equivalent in English and Maltese, and three passes at Intermediate Matriculation Level or equivalent, one of which at grade C or better, in subjects chosen as follows: one subject from Group 2, one subject from Group 3, and another subject (except English and Maltese). Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.