LLB 4 Years

BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

There was a dire need to revamp the existing 5-year LLB Programme and to bring it in line with international best practices and the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1. In this regard, the Pakistan Bar Council together with its Directorate of Legal Education (DLE) proposed the reduction of LLB degree from five to four years to align it with all other undergraduate degrees in Pakistan and make it more competitive. The new four-year LLB Programme is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to equip students with a strong foundation in legal principles, critical thinking, and practical skills necessary for a successful career in law. Combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, the curriculum covers core areas such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Property Law, and Legal Ethics, alongside specialized electives and clinical legal education as one of its seminal features. The programme emphasizes research, advocacy, and legal writing, preparing graduates to pursue careers as legal practitioners, judges, academics and policy makers, or to further their studies in advanced areas of law.

DEGREE NOMENCLATURE AND LEVEL

The degree shall have the title of “Bachelor of Laws (LLB)” and level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework of the HEC).

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)

• 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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 Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted by ETC-HEC is mandatory.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The LLB programme follows HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 2023 V 1.1 provisions and comprises a minimum of 08 regular semesters (Four Years). Universities may offer courses consisting of a maximum of 148 credit hours provided that the total number of credit hours are reasonably set to achieve the desired Programme Learning Outcomes.