LLM in Commercial Law

Program Brief

The LL.M. in Commercial Law involves the study of the legal aspects of commercial transactions from a practical perspective taking place in the world today. The duration of the program is 2 years.

Program Mission Statement

The program is designed to provide students with an in depth knowledge of commercial law practice. At the School of Law and Policy (SLP), our unique teaching methodology not only involves the study of local as well as foreign laws, but also ensures to provide students with a platform from where they can interact with local and foreign professionals in the field. We, therefore, aim to produce graduates who are able to operate across boundaries both in the academic field and in a practical setting.

Program Objective

The immediate objective of the LL.M. in Commercial Law is to equip law graduates with knowledge and skills that are most useful for commercial practice.
The long-term objective of the program is to provide law graduates with an understanding of trends in commercial law, in their areas of interest, producing academics and practitioners that are able to improve the existing legal framework for businesses in Pakistan.

Rationale of the Program

Any enterprise that deals with local as well as foreign corporations needs to have specialists who are conversant with different commercial regimes and their legal implications. In today’s globalized world, therefore, knowledge of commercial law is essential, especially for a developing country like Pakistan. The rationale behind this program and the course structure is to provide students with just that.

Standards and Benchmark

The program is structured in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by Higher Education Commission.
The faculty’s aim is to produce commercial lawyers who are able to meet these benchmarks. Resultantly, LL.M. in Commercial Law is a rigorous program. Unlike certain other LL.M. programs in Pakistan, the degree requirements cannot be completed in a piecemeal, casual manner. It is a serious commitment.

Learning Outcomes

As mentioned earlier in the ‘Program Mission Statement’, our program aims to ensure that the graduating class has a sound knowledge of the practical aspects of commercial law which will enable them to excel in their professional lives.

Career Prospects

Graduates of our LL.M. program can choose to apply in leading multinational corporations in the country as in-house legal counsel or can practice independently or with law firms whose primary focus is on commercial litigation.

Duration 

The total duration of the program is two years.
The program comprises 36 credits and has the following structure

Road Map of Program

Note: Students interested in submitting a thesis may do so by dropping any two of the courses, except Research and Writing for Commercial Lawyers, mentioned above and  thesis  comprise of Six (6) Credit Hours.

Admission Criteria

An applicant must have a first law degree (i.e., J.D., LL.B., LL.B. (Hons.), B.A/LL.B., or equivalent) from a Pakistani or foreign university in order to be considered for admission.

SLP conducts its own written test, which consists of three parts. Applicants who pass the written test are interviewed by a committee of three faculty members whose decision is final. The committee considers the applicant's performance in the written test, previous academic performance, letters of recommendation, professional and personal accomplishments, and other relevant factors.

Teaching Methodology

Courses are taught using the Socratic Method, which has been used at top American law schools for over a century.

Recognition by Higher Education Commission

LL.M. in Commercial Law program is recognized by Higher Education Commission. Therefore, graduates can apply to HEC for the attestation of their degrees.

For Further Information

Muhammad Tanveer Aslam
Assistant Manager
Tel: +92-42-35211058 (Direct Line)
Tel: +92-305-4440672 (Ext. 3308)
Email: [email protected]