Faculty of Law, The University of the West Indies in Jamaica stands as a premier academic department dedicated to legal education and research in the Caribbean. With a robust curriculum and a distinguished faculty, the institution has established itself as a leader in the academic study of law, blending traditional legal principles with contemporary Caribbean issues. Its comprehensive programmes prepare students for successful legal careers, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications relevant to the region and beyond.

The faculty’s reputation is built on decades of excellence, attracting students from across the Caribbean and internationally. As a recognized center for legal scholarship, it is renowned for fostering critical thinking, legal innovation, and ethical standards among its graduates. Alumni from the Faculty of Law consistently go on to excel in public service, private practice, academia, and the judiciary, further cementing its standing as a cornerstone of legal education in the region.

Client service at the Faculty of Law translates into a strong commitment to student success and community engagement. Faculty members provide personalized mentorship, academic guidance, and continuous professional development to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. This supportive environment, combined with access to extensive legal resources and networks, empowers graduates to make meaningful contributions to the field of law and to society at large.

About Faculty of Law, The University of the West Indies

Founded in 1970


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Civil & Human Rights
Family
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies offers a Corporate and Commercial Law programme designed to enhance the capabilities of legal professionals and individuals in the corporate and financial sectors across the region. This programme focuses on key areas such as Corporate Law, Offshore Financial Law, Corporate Finance, Insolvency Law, and Intellectual Property Law. It prepares participants to effectively address complex issues in these fields, serve as legal and policy advisors to corporate clients and regional governments, and manage intricate litigation before various courts, including the Caribbean Court of Justice. The programme also aims to contribute to the development of Caribbean jurisprudence in corporate and commercial law.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Civil & Human Rights

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, demonstrates a strong commitment to civil and human rights through its Rights Advocacy Project (U-RAP). This initiative actively engages in strategic litigation to challenge laws that undermine human dignity and the rights of sexual minorities in the Caribbean. U-RAP also conducts legal and social science research to enhance the understanding and protection of human rights in the region. The project integrates student volunteers into its activities, fostering a new generation of human rights advocates.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Family

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, offers comprehensive education in family law, focusing on areas such as child law and the legal aspects of marriage. The faculty includes experts like Professor Tracy Robinson, whose interdisciplinary work spans family law, human rights, and gender studies. Through rigorous academic programs and research, the faculty equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex family law issues in the Caribbean context.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Intellectual Property

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, offers advanced education in Intellectual Property Law, focusing on areas such as patent law, copyright law, trademark law, international intellectual property law, international trade law, competition law, and the management of intellectual property assets. The program is designed to equip legal practitioners and other interested individuals with in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law in the Commonwealth Caribbean and globally. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has agreed to provide expertise in delivering some of the courses offered.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, offers advanced training in Public Law, focusing on Constitutional and Administrative Law, to equip legal practitioners and public officials with the expertise needed to effectively represent clients and provide informed legal advice. Additionally, the faculty provides a program in International Dispute Resolution, designed for legal professionals and business practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in alternative dispute resolution methods, including international commercial arbitration and mediation.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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