Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

4-year program

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

The Faculty of Law (FOL) aims to develop legal professionals with a solid understanding of the field, with good communication skills and intellectual curiosity. Our team of legally trained lecturers has excellent experience in training lawyers. Our curriculum and training activities have been tailored to Pakistan’s legal system. Since we focus on education with an emphasis on real-world problem solving, students will get a wide range of essential skills that will help them succeed in their careers. In order to satisfy the demands of both employers and students, we will continuously be broadening our course offerings to make sure students acquire the abilities that employers value.

Admission Requirements

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate/A-levels (involving 12 years of schooling) or an IBCC equivalent qualification with minimum 45% marks is the eligibility requirement for admission in the LLB Programme.
  • 50% score in LAT test conducted by ETC is mandatory.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate is required to complete 146 Cr. Hrs. as per following details:

Area Cr. Hrs.
a) General Education 35
b) Major Courses 75
c) Allied Courses 12
d) Elective Courses 18
e) Capstone Project 03
f) Internship 03
Total 146

General Education (35 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Basic Mathematics LLBG1533 3
Functional English LLBG1113 3
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies LLBG1612 2
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab LLBG1611 1
Pakistan Studies LLBG1032 2
Probability and Statistic LLBG1523 3
Introduction to Psychology LLBG1422 2
Expository Writing LLBG1123 3
Environmental Sciences & Law LLBG1363 3
Fehm-e-Quran – I LLBG1021 1
Fehm-e-Quran – II LLBG1031 1
Personal Grooming LLBG2212 2
Islamic Studies/Ethics LLBG1012 2
Civics and Professional Ethics LLBG2812 2
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan LLBG1022 2
Entrepreneurship LLBG2712 2

Interdisciplinary/ Allied Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Economics LLB1113 3
Political Science LLB1123 3
Gender Studies LLB1133 3
Environmental Studies LLB1143 3
Media LLB2153 3
Public Policy LLB2163 3
History LLB2173 3
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) LLB2183 3
Research Methodology LLB4103 3

Technology & Law

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Cyber Law LLB3203 3
Data Protection & Privacy Law LLB3213 3
Artificial Intelligence and Law LLB3223 3
Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence LLB3233 3
Blockchain and Legal Implications LLB3243 3
Intellectual Property in the Digital Age LLB3253 3
Telecommunication Law LLB3263 3
Legal Tech and Law Practice Automation LLB3273 3
FinTech and Law LLB3283 3
Media Law LLB3293 3

Business & Commercial Law

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Corporate Law LLB3303 3
Mergers and Acquisitions LLB3313 3
Banking, Securities & Capital Markets Regulation LLB3323 3
Insurance Law LLB3333 3
Taxation Law LLB3343 3
Custom and Tariff Laws LLB3353 3
International Trade Law & E-commerce LLB3363 3
Start-up Law & Legal Compliance LLB3373 3
Competition & Consumer Law LLB3383 3
Consumer Protection Law LLB3393 3
Islamic Commercial Law LLB3403 3
Intellectual Property Law LLB3413 3
International Trade Law LLB3423 3
International Economic Law LLB3433 3
Law of Business Organizations – I LLB3443 3
Law of Business Organizations – II LLBx3453 3
Law of Contract LLB3463 3

Human Rights & Social Justice

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
International Law LLB3503 3
Refugee and Migration Law LLB3513 3
Gender Justice and Law LLB3523 3
Disability Rights Law LLB3533 3
Law and Social Movements, Society LLB3543 3
Labour Law LLB3553 3
Public Interest Litigation LLB3563 3
Islamic Jurisprudence LLB2573 3
Jurisprudence LLB2583 3
Juvenile and Social Justice Law LLB3593 3

Environmental Law

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Climate Change Law LLB4603 3
Sustainable Development & Environmental Justice LLB4613 3
Water Law and Policy LLB4623 3
Energy Law LLB4633 3
Environmental Governance and Policy LLB4643 3
Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance LLB4653 3
Disaster Law and Climate Resilience LLB4663 3
Environmental Law LLB4673 3

Constitutional Law and Governance

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Comparative Constitutional Law LLB4703 3
Law and Public Policy LLB4713 3
Transitional Justice LLB4723 3
Election Law LLB4733 3
Immigration and Nationality Law LLB4743 3
Decentralization and Federalism Law LLB4753 3
Principles of Constitutional Law LLB4763 3
Administrative and Services Law LLB4773 3

Legal Ethics & Skills

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Legal Writing and Research in the Digital Era LLB4803 3
Legal Clinics LLB4813 3
Professional Ethics (including Technology Focus) LLB4823 3
Mooting, Advocacy, and Drafting (Practical Modules) LLB4833 3
Corporate Compliance and Ethics LLB4843 3
Publication Ethics LLB4853 3
Ethics in ADR and Litigation LLB4863 3
Legal Ethics and Moot Cases LLB4873 3
Legal Drafting and Pleadings LLB3883 3

Emerging and Specialized Legal Fields / Niche and Frontier Areas of Law

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Space Law LLB4903 3
Sports Law LLB4913 3
Biotechnology and Law LLB4923 3
Health Law & Bioethics LLB4933 3
Medical and Forensic Law LLB4943 3
Law and Development LLB4953 3
Maritime, Shipping, and Admiralty Law LLB4963 3
Introduction to Law and Legal Systems LLB1973 3
Criminal Law LLB1983 3
Law of Torts LLB1993 3
Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief LLB2003 3
Law of Property LLB2013 3
Law of Evidence LLB2023 3
Land Law LLB2033 3
Civil Procedure Code-I LLB4043 3
Civil Procedure Code-II LLB4053 3
Criminal Procedure Code-I LLB4063 3
Criminal Procedure Code-II LLB4073 3
Islamic Personal Law-I LLB3083 3
Islamic Personal Law-II LLB3093 3

This a mandatory degree award requirement of 6 credit hours for LLB.

Capstone Project (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Capstone Project LLB4013 3

Internship (03 Cr. Hrs.)

Each student is required to complete 8 weeks internship training usually after 6th semester.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Internship LLB4003 3

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is a four-year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester each year. The maximum duration to complete the Bachelor of Laws program is 6 years. The candidate is required to complete 146 Cr. Hrs.

Semester - 1 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLBG 1553 Computing and Analytics 3
LLBG 1113 Functional English 3
LLBG 1612 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 2
LLBG 1611 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab 1
LLB 1973 Introduction to Law and Legal Systems 3
LLBG 1032 Pakistan Studies 2
LLB 1103 Sociology 3

Semester - 2 (18 Cr. Hrs)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLBG 1583 Analytical Reasoning 3
LLBG 1422 Introduction to Psychology 2
LLBG 1123 Expository Writing 3
LLBG 1363 Environmental Sciences & Law 3
LLB 1993 Law of Torts 3
LLBG 1021 Fehm-e-Quran – I 1
LLB 1983 Criminal Law 3

Semester - 3 (17 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLBG 2212 Personal Grooming 2
LLBG 1012 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2
LLBG 1031 Fehm-e-Quran – II 1
LLB 2463 Law of Contract 3
LLB 2583 Jurisprudence 3
LLB 2763 Principles of Constitutional Law 3
LLB 2113 Economics 3

Semester - 4 (19 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLBG 2812 Civics and Professional Ethics 2
LLBG 1022 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 3
LLBG 2712 Entrepreneurship 2
LLB 2003 Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief 3
LLB 2013 Law of Property 3
LLB 2183 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 3
LLB 2573 Islamic Jurisprudence 3

Semester - 5 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLB 3083 Islamic Personal Law-I 3
LLB 3443 Law of Business Organizations -I 3
LLB 3023 Law of Evidence 3
LLB 3773 Administrative and Services Law 3
LLB 3033 Land Law 3
LLB 3203 Cyber Law 3

Semester - 6 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLB 3093 Islamic Personal Law- II 3
LLB 3453 Law of Business Organizations -II 3
LLB 3883 Legal Drafting and Pleadings 3
LLB 3503 International Law 3
LLB 3xx3 Elective-I 3
LLB 3xx3 Elective-II 3

Internship (03 Cr. Hrs)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LW 4003 Internship 3

Semester - 7 (18 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLB 4873 Legal Ethics and Moot Cases 3
LLB 4063 Criminal Procedure Code-I 3
LLB 4043 Civil Procedure Code-I 3
LLB 4103 Research Methodology 3
LLB 4xx3 Elective-III 3
LLB 4xx3 Elective-IV 3

Semester-8 (18 Cr. Hrs)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
LLB 4073 Criminal Procedure Code-II 3
LLB 4053 Civil Procedure Code-II 3
LLB 4673 Environmental Law 3
LLB 4xx3 Elective-V 3
LLB 4xx3 Elective-VI 3
LLB 4013 Capstone Project 3
Sr. # Statement
PEO-1 To Reflect a commitment to constitutional values, democracy, and the rule of law in their personal and professional life.
PEO-2 To demonstrate leadership in legal teams, law firms, corporate governance and policymaking forums.
PEO-3 To Pursue advanced studies in law or related disciplines to expand their knowledge, research, and academic contributions.

By the end of a degree in Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a graduate shall be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental legal principles, doctrines, and the structure of legal systems, both national and international.
  2. Effectively communicate legal concepts through oral and written forms, including legal drafting, argumentation, and advocacy in both academic and professional settings.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in practical legal skills such as client interviewing, negotiation, dispute resolution, and litigation through experiential learning opportunities like moot courts, internships, and legal clinics.
  4. Exhibit a strong commitment to ethical practices, professional responsibility, and social justice, recognizing the lawyers’ role in upholding the rule of law and serving the public interest.
  5. Conduct effective legal research using primary and secondary sources and apply critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret laws, identify issues, and develop well-reasoned legal arguments.