I have just attained my LLBS degree and transcript from a foreign university, what's next?
The first step in converting a foreign LLBS qualification in order for one to be registered as a legal practitioner in Zimbabwe is to approach the Council for Legal Education. The Council offices are situated at 7th Floor Century House East Building, 38 Nelson Mandela Avenue (between Angwa Street and Julius Nyerere way). You can go to the Contact US section to see the Council’s contact details.
How is my degree Designated or converted?
You have to make an application to the Council indicating your intention to have your degree evaluated for purposes of designation and also indicate your intention to sit for the conversion examinations set by the Council. The Council will go through application and once a decision is made you will be notified of the outcome. You can download the prescribed application form from the downloads section.
When are the exams offered?
Exams are offered twice every year: the winter session is held in June and the summer session in November. Registration generally opens four months before the dates of the examinations. It is however crucial and recommended for prospective candidates to submit their application early to avoid last minute delays in processing applications. Always visit our website to check if the registration process is open. You can also contact the Council Secretariat for further information.
Are there any exemptions offered?
You may apply for exemptions if you are of the opinion that you have acquired sufficient experience in a certain subject that you feel that the writing of the conversion examination on that particular subject will not add any value to you. However, the ultimate decision to grant exemptions rests with the Council which may decide to grant or not to grant an exemption after having objectively assessed your application.