Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Degree Level
Duration
4 Years
Semester Fee
Rs. 200,000
Registration Fee
Rs. 25,000
Application Fee
Rs. 5,000

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Program Overview

The LLB 4-Year Programme is an undergraduate professional degree in law, designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC). It aims to provide comprehensive legal education to students from diverse academic backgrounds, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills required for legal practice, judiciary, civil services, and other related fields.

Program Objectives

  • PO 1
    To equip students with foundational and advanced legal knowledge.
  • PO 2
    To develop critical thinking, legal reasoning, and advocacy skills.
  • PO 3
    To promote understanding of the Pakistani legal system, international law, and constitutional principles.
  • PO 4
    To prepare students for legal practice, judicial exams, and higher legal education.
  • PO 5
    To inculcate ethical values and a sense of justice among future legal professionals.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Legal Foundation
    Covers civil, criminal, corporate, and international law, building strong legal reasoning, constitutional literacy, and courtroom advocacy skills.
  • Practical Skill Development
    Trains students in legal research, case analysis, argumentation, and ethical legal practice, preparing them for real-world litigation and advisory roles.
  • AI-Enhanced Legal Practice
    Introduces students to legal analytics, automated contract review, and predictive case modeling, streamlining research, compliance, and case strategy.
  • Diverse Career Pathways
    Prepares graduates for careers as lawyers, judges, legal advisors, or international legal consultants across public, private, and global sectors.

Admission Criteria

  1. Eligibility Criteria:
    • The candidate must have completed Intermediate or equivalent qualification (FA/FSc/A-Levels/Grade 12) with at least 45% marks.
    • Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
    • No age limit is generally prescribed, but it may vary with institution policy.
  2. Admission Requirements:
    • Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is mandatory for admission.
    • The candidate must score at least 50% marks in the LAT.
    • Submission of academic documents, CNIC/Form-B, and passport-sized photographs with the admission form.
    • Fulfillment of institutional merit criteria (as prescribed by individual universities or law colleges).

Admission Process

  1. Fill out the admission form.
  2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 5,000.
  3. Appear for the admission test.
  4. Pass the test with a minimum of 60% marks.
  5. Students who pass the test can enroll in the premium educational program.
  6. An acceptance or rejection letter will be issued.
  7. The last date for fee deposit will be clearly indicated on the fee voucher.
  8. Admission will be canceled for students who do not pay the required dues by the deadline.
  9. Admission tests are conducted every Saturday and Wednesday.
  10. Tests will be conducted on computers.
  11. Test results will be announced the next day and communicated to students via WhatsApp and Email.

Program Curriculum

Year 1
Semester 1
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Quantitative Reasoning-I*3 (3-0)General Education
2.Functional English*3 (3-0)General Education
3.Applications of Information and Communication Tech*3 (3-0)General Education
4.Introduction to Law and Legal Systems3 (3-0)Major
5.Pakistan Studies*2 (2-0)General Education
6.IDS-I3 (3-0)Interdisciplinary
Semester Credit Hours17
Semester 2
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Quantitative Reasoning-II*3 (3-0)General Education
2.Social Science **2 (2-0)General Education
3.Expository Writing*3 (3-0)General Education
4.Natural Science** (Env. Science & Law)3 (2-1)General Education
5.Law of Torts3 (3-0)Major
6.Fehm-e-Quran – I (for Muslim Students)1 (0-1)General Education
7.Criminal Law3 (3-0)Major
Semester Credit Hours18
Year 2
Semester 3
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Arts and Humanities**2 (2-0)General Education
2.Islamic Studies (or Ethics for Non-Muslims)2 (2-0)General Education
3.Fehm-e-Quran – II (for Muslim Students)1 (0-1)General Education
4.Law of Contract3 (3-0)Major
5.Jurisprudence3 (3-0)Major
6.Principles of Constitutional Law3 (3-0)Major
7.IDS-II3 (3-0)Interdisciplinary
Semester Credit Hours17
Semester 4
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Civics and Community Engagement*2 (2-0)General Education
2.Constitutional Law of Pakistan3 (3-0)General Education
3.Entrepreneurship*2 (2-0)General Education
4.Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief3 (3-0)Major
5.Law of Property3 (3-0)Major
6.Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)3 (3-0)Interdisciplinary
7.Islamic Jurisprudence3 (3-0)Major
Semester Credit Hours19
Year 3
Semester 5
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Islamic Personal Law-I3 (3-0)Major
2.Law of Business Organizations-I3 (3-0)Major
3.Law of Evidence3 (3-0)Major
4.Administrative & Services Law3 (3-0)Major
5.Land Law3 (3-0)Major
6.Cyber Law3 (3-0)Major
Semester Credit Hours18
Semester 6
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Islamic Personal Law-II3 (3-0)Major
2.Law of Business Organizations-II3 (3-0)Major
3.Legal Drafting and Pleadings3 (3-0)Major
4.International Law3 (3-0)Major
5.Elective-I***3 (3-0)Major
6.Elective-II***3 (3-0)Major
Semester Credit Hours18
Year 4
Semester 7
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Legal Ethics and Moot Cases3 (3-0)Major
2.Criminal Procedure Code-I3 (3-0)Major
3.Civil Procedure Code-I3 (3-0)Major
4.Research Methodology3 (3-0)Interdisciplinary
5.Elective-III***3 (3-0)Major
6.Elective-IV***3 (3-0)Major
Semester Credit Hours18
Semester 8
S.N.Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCategory
1.Criminal Procedure Code-II3 (3-0)Major
2.Civil Procedure Code-II3 (3-0)Major
3.Environmental Law3 (3-0)Major
4.Elective-V***3 (3-0)Major
5.Elective-VI***3 (3-0)Major
6.Capstone Project3 (3-0)Capstone Project
Semester Credit Hours18
Important Notes:
1. Internship Requirement:
  • Three (03) credit hour internship is mandatory as per HEC Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1 and cannot be substituted with other coursework or capstone.
2. Electives (*)**:

  • Offered based on academic and physical resources.

  • University has the flexibility to select from broader clusters to meet credit requirements.

3. Non-Muslim Students:
  • Must take a two-credit hour interdisciplinary course in place of Fehm-e-Quran courses.
Year 1 (Semester I & II)
Introduction to Law
English (Language & Composition)
Islamic Studies / Ethics
Political Science
Law of Torts
Legal System of Pakistan
Sociology
Pakistan Studies
Year 2 (Semester III & IV)
Constitutional Law
Jurisprudence
Law of Contract
Criminal Law
Law of Evidence
Islamic Jurisprudence
Legal Drafting & Research
Introduction to Psychology or Logic
Year 3 (Semester V & VI)
Law of Property
Civil Procedure Code
Company Law
International Law
Administrative Law
Family Law
Public International Law
Legal Ethics
Year 4 (Semester VII & VIII)
Interpretation of Statutes
Environmental Law
Labour Law
Taxation Law
Banking Laws
Clinical Legal Education (Moots, Internships, Court Visits)
Electives (Human Rights, IT Law, Intellectual Property Law etc.)

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FAQs

The program covers civil, criminal, corporate, and international law, along with constitutional studies, legal reasoning, and courtroom practice.

Students receive hands-on training in legal analytics, predictive case modeling, and automated contract review, enabling them to enhance research, compliance, and case preparation with modern technology.

Graduates can pursue roles as lawyers, judges, legal advisors, consultants, or enter international law firms and advanced research roles in legal academia or policy-making.

Yes, students participate in moot courts, legal clinics, case studies, and internships to develop real-world courtroom and legal reasoning skills.

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