Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
4-year program
About The Program
The Faculty of Laws (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
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. 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 Courses (35 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Computing and Analytics | LLBG1553 | 03 |
| Functional English | LLBG1113 | 03 |
| Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | LLBG1612 | 02 |
| Applications of Information and Communication Technologies Lab | LLBG1611 | 01 |
| Pakistan Studies | LLBG1032 | 02 |
| Analytical Reasoning | LLBG1583 | 03 |
| Introduction to Psychology | LLBG1422 | 02 |
| Expository Writing | LLBG1123 | 03 |
| Environmental Sciences & Law | LLBG1363 | 03 |
| Fehm-ul-Quran – I | LLBG1021 | 01 |
| Fehm-ul-Quran – II | LLBG1031 | 01 |
| Personal Grooming | LLBG2212 | 02 |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | LLBG1012 | 02 |
| Civics and Professional Ethics | LLBG2812 | 02 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | LLBG1023 | 03 |
| Entrepreneurship | LLBG2712 | 02 |
Interdisciplinary/ Allied Courses
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | LLB1113 | 03 |
| Political Science | LLB1123 | 03 |
| Gender Studies | LLB1133 | 03 |
| Environmental Studies | LLB1143 | 03 |
| Media | LLB2153 | 03 |
| Public Policy | LLB2163 | 03 |
| History | LLB2173 | 03 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | LLB2183 | 03 |
| Research Methodology | LLB4103 | 03 |
Technology & Law
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Law | LLB3203 | 03 |
| Data Protection & Privacy Law | LLB3213 | 03 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Law | LLB3223 | 03 |
| Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence | LLB3233 | 03 |
| Blockchain and Legal Implications | LLB3243 | 03 |
| Intellectual Property in the Digital Age | LLB3253 | 03 |
| Telecommunication Law | LLB3263 | 03 |
| Legal Tech and Law Practice Automation | LLB3273 | 03 |
| FinTech and Law | LLB3283 | 03 |
| Media Law | LLB3293 | 03 |
Business & Commercial Law
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Law | LLB3303 | 03 |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | LLB3313 | 03 |
| Banking, Securities & Capital Markets Regulation | LLB3323 | 03 |
| Insurance Law | LLB3333 | 03 |
| Taxation Law | LLB3343 | 03 |
| Custom and Tariff Laws | LLB3353 | 03 |
| International Trade Law & E-commerce | LLB3363 | 03 |
| Start-up Law & Legal Compliance | LLB3373 | 03 |
| Competition & Consumer Law | LLB3383 | 03 |
| Consumer Protection Law | LLB3393 | 03 |
| Islamic Commercial Law | LLB3403 | 03 |
| Intellectual Property Law | LLB3413 | 03 |
| International Trade Law | LLB3423 | 03 |
| International Economic Law | LLB3433 | 03 |
| Law of Business Organizations -I | LLB3443 | 03 |
| Law of Business Organizations -II | LLB3453 | 03 |
| Law of Contract | LLB1463 | 03 |
Human Rights & Social Justice
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| International Law | LLB3503 | 03 |
| Refugee and Migration Law | LLB3513 | 03 |
| Gender Justice and Law | LLB3523 | 03 |
| Disability Rights Law | LLB3533 | 03 |
| Law and Social Movements, Society | LLB3543 | 03 |
| Labour Law | LLB3553 | 03 |
| Public Interest Litigation | LLB3563 | 03 |
| Islamic Jurisprudence | LLB2573 | 03 |
| Jurisprudence | LLB2583 | 03 |
| Juvenile and Social Justice Law | LLB3593 | 03 |
Environmental Law
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Law | LLB4603 | 03 |
| Sustainable Development & Environmental Justice | LLB4613 | 03 |
| Water Law and Policy | LLB4623 | 03 |
| Energy Law | LLB4633 | 03 |
| Environmental Governance and Policy | LLB4643 | 03 |
| Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance | LLB4653 | 03 |
| Disaster Law and Climate Resilience | LLB4663 | 03 |
| Environmental Law | LLB4673 | 03 |
Constitutional Law and Governance
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative Constitutional Law | LLB4703 | 03 |
| Law and Public Policy | LLB4713 | 03 |
| Transitional Justice | LLB4723 | 03 |
| Election Law | LLB4733 | 03 |
| Immigration and Nationality Law | LLB4743 | 03 |
| Decentralization and Federalism Law | LLB4753 | 03 |
| Principles of Constitutional Law | LLB1763 | 03 |
| Administrative and Services Law | LLB4773 | 03 |
Legal Ethics & Skills
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Writing and Research in the Digital Era | LLB4803 | 03 |
| Legal Clinics | LLB4813 | 03 |
| Professional Ethics (including Technology Focus) | LLB4823 | 03 |
| Mooting, Advocacy, and Drafting (Practical Modules) | LLB4833 | 03 |
| Corporate Compliance and Ethics | LLB4843 | 03 |
| Publication Ethics | LLB4853 | 03 |
| Ethics in ADR and Litigation | LLB4863 | 03 |
| Legal Ethics and Moot Cases | LLB4873 | 03 |
| Legal Drafting and Pleadings | LLB3883 | 03 |
Emerging and Specialized Legal Fields/Niche and Frontier Areas of Law
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Space Law | LLB4903 | 03 |
| Sports Law | LLB4913 | 03 |
| Biotechnology and Law | LLB4923 | 03 |
| Health Law & Bioethics | LLB4933 | 03 |
| Medical and Forensic Law | LLB4943 | 03 |
| Law and Development | LLB4953 | 03 |
| Maritime, Shipping, and Admiralty Law | LLB4963 | 03 |
| Introduction to Law and Legal Systems | LLB1973 | 03 |
| Criminal Law | LLB2983 | 03 |
| Law of Torts | LLB2993 | 03 |
| Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief | LLB2003 | 03 |
| Law of Property | LLB2013 | 03 |
| Law of Evidence | LLB2023 | 03 |
| Land Law | LLB2033 | 03 |
| Civil Procedure Code-I | LLB4043 | 03 |
| Civil Procedure Code-II | LLB4053 | 03 |
| Criminal Procedure Code-I | LLB4063 | 03 |
| Criminal Procedure Code-II | LLB4073 | 03 |
| Islamic Personal Law-I | LLB3083 | 03 |
| Islamic Personal Law- II | LLB3093 | 03 |
Course codes for capstone project and internship are as follows:
Capstone Project (3 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project | LLB4013 | 3 |
Internship (LLB4003)
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-I (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-II (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 | 1463 | Law of Contract | 3 |
| LLBG | 1021 | Fehm-ul-Quran – I | 1 |
| LLB | 1763 | Principles of Constitutional Law | 3 |
Semester-III (17 Cr. Hrs)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| LLBG | 2212 | Personal Grooming | 2 |
| LLBG | 1012 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2 |
| LLBG | 1031 | Fehm-ul-Quran – II | 1 |
| LLB | 2993 | Law of Torts | 3 |
| LLB | 2583 | Jurisprudence | 3 |
| LLB | 2983 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LLB | 2113 | Economics | 3 |
Semester-IV (19 Cr. Hrs)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| LLBG | 2812 | Civics and Professional Ethics | 2 |
| LLBG | 1023 | 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-V (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-VI (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 |
Semester-VII (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-VIII (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:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental legal principles, doctrines, and the structure of legal systems, both national and international.
- Effectively communicate legal concepts through oral and written forms, including legal drafting, argumentation, and advocacy in both academic and professional settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.