At a Glance
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Law |
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Department |
: Dept. of Law |
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Program |
: Master of Laws |
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Duration |
: 1 Year & 2 Years (3 & 6 Semesters) |
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Total Credit |
: 33 & 63 |
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Academic System |
: Open Credit Hour System |
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Course Outline |
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The Department of Law offers a 1/2-year postgraduate degree on 'Master of Laws (LLM)'. To become a graduate in this field one has to complete 33/63 credits. The LLM program is designed to expand the knowledge of law graduates and practitioners on areas of selective subjects and to provide the opportunity to take advance course in specialized areas of the law. LLM students are welcome to make selections from the large number of courses represented in the curriculum.
Entry Requirements
For 1-year LLM program :
A. Passed the LL.B examination with Honours from this University, OR.
B. Has obtained a degree of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from any other approved University where the Law(Hons) course extends over a period of not less than four academic years.
For 2-year LLM program :
A. Passed the LL.B. (2 year) examinations from this University, OR.
B. Has obtained a degree of Bachelor of Laws from any other approved University where the Law course extends over a period of not less than two academic years.
Vision
The program aims to provide broad education in law and academic disciplines. It aims to develop in students a wide appreciation of relevant subjects and of their importance to the rigorous academic challenges of current law, and to train the student to be excellent law practitioners. The student would be engaged in private practice, or work for government or law agencies, multinational companies and international organizations. Their training in the Program gives them the required preparation to solve the challenging problems they encounter in practice.
The program is focused on developing capabilities to identify and create new opportunities and integrates theoretical knowledge with the capacity to apply such knowledge in practice and innovation.
There are formal final examinations in most subjects and all works carried out in the program are considered in the overall assessment. A satisfactory record of class work will also be required at each stage.
Course Curriculum
The required courses for 1-year program are stated below :
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Course Type |
No. of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
Compulsory Core Courses |
07 |
28 |
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2. |
Research Monograph |
01 |
03 |
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3. |
Viva Voce |
01 |
02 |
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Total |
09 |
33 |
The required courses for 2-year program are stated below :
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Course Type |
No. of Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1. |
Compulsory Core Courses |
17 |
58 |
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2. |
Research Monograph |
01 |
03 |
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3. |
Viva Voce |
01 |
02 |
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Total |
19 |
63 |
Career Scope
Studying law can be a rewarding, stimulating experience. Law establishes a foundatio for your development to analyze, define and communicate problems for a pragmatic solution. Whatever career you choose, a law degree will help you to make a difference! In addition, an LLM degree offers opportunities in various sectors such as government, education, banking, foreign Service, law reform and legal research, medication, social activism, etc.
