The four-year LLB Programme, offered under the semester system at the University
and its affiliated colleges, provides a solid foundation in legal principles,
critical thinking, and practical legal skills. It combines theoretical knowledge
with hands-on exposure in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Property Law,
and Legal Ethics. Students are trained in advocacy, research, and legal writing to
prepare them for careers as lawyers, judges, academics, policymakers, or further legal studies.
The award shall be titled Bachelor of Laws (LLB), classified at
Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework (HEC Pakistan).
To produce competent, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals
committed to justice and the rule of law.
To establish a leading centre of legal education recognized for academic excellence,
ethical standards, and contributions to the legal system locally and globally.
- Build expertise across key branches of law.
- Balance core, compulsory, and elective courses.
- Emphasize practical legal training alongside theory.
- Instill leadership and ethical responsibility.
- Encourage research and policy engagement.
- Develop adaptability in evolving legal contexts.
- Promote social justice and community service.
- Demonstrate mastery of legal principles and systems.
- Communicate effectively in advocacy, drafting, and argumentation.
- Apply practical skills in moot courts, internships, and legal clinics.
- Exhibit ethical and professional conduct.
- Conduct advanced legal research and critical analysis.
CLOs specify the minimum standards of knowledge and skills required in each
course to ensure uniform academic quality across all institutions.
Courses are aligned with HEC’s Undergraduate Education Policy (2023)
to broaden students’ knowledge and skills.
A compulsory 6–8 week internship (3 credit hours) assessed jointly
by faculty supervisors and field professionals.
A 3 credit hour capstone project in the final year, supervised by
faculty, serves as the culminating academic experience.
Students must maintain 75% attendance in each semester to be
eligible for final examinations.
- 12 years of education (HSSC/A-Levels) with at least 45% marks.
- Minimum 50% score in HEC Law Admission Test (LAT).
- Other requirements as prescribed by HEC and the University.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 146 |
| General Education | 35 credit hours (15 courses) |
| Discipline Related / Major | 93 credit hours (31 courses) |
| 75 credit hours (25 Core Courses) | |
| 18 credit hours Specialization (6 Courses) | |
| Allied / Interdisciplinary | 12 credit hours (4 courses) |
| Field Experience | 03 credit hours |
| Capstone Project | 03 credit hours |
| Programme Duration | 4–6 Years (extendable by 1 year with approval) |
| Semester Duration | 16–18 weeks (regular), 8–9 weeks (summer) |
| Course Load | 15–19 credits (regular), 8–9 credits (summer) |
- Administrative and Services Law
- Civil Procedure Code I & II
- Criminal Law I & II
- Criminal Procedure Code I & II
- Cyber Law
- Equity, Trusts & Specific Relief
- Human Rights
- International Law
- Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
- Islamic Jurisprudence
- Islamic Personal Law I & II
- Jurisprudence
- Land Law
- Law of Business Organizations
- Law of Contract
- Law of Evidence I & II
- Law of Property
- Legal Drafting & Pleadings
- Legal Ethics & Moot Cases
- Principles of Constitutional Law & AJ&K Interim Constitution, 1974
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arabic
- Jammu & Kashmir Studies
- Research Methodology
- ICT Applications
- Civics & Community Engagement
- Constitutional Law of Pakistan
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Sciences & Law
- Expository Writing
- Fehm-e-Quran I & II (for Muslim Students)
- Functional English
- Governance & Public Policy
- Islamic Studies / Ethics (for non-Muslims)
- Pakistan Studies
- Quantitative Reasoning I & II
- Social Science
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEC-511 | Functional English | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 2 | IDS-512 | Arabic | 3 (3-0) | Interdisciplinary-I |
| 3 | GEC-513/514 | Islamic Studies (Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslims) | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 4 | GEC-515 | Fehm-e-Quran-I (for Muslims) | 1 (0-1) | General Education |
| 5 | GEC-516 | Social Science | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 6 | LAW-517 | Introduction to Law and Legal Systems | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 7 | GEC-518 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 8 | IDS-519 | Jammu & Kashmir Studies | 3 (3-0) | Interdisciplinary-II |
| Total Credits (19) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEC-521 | Communication Skills | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 2 | IDS-522 | Logic and Reasoning | 3 (3-0) | Interdisciplinary-I |
| 3 | GEC-523 | Fehm-e-Quran-II (for Muslims) | 1 (0-1) | General Education |
| 4 | LAW-524 | Legal History | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 5 | LAW-525 | Law of Torts-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 6 | GEC-526 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 7 | GEC-527 | Information Technology | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| Total Credits (19) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-611 | Law of Torts-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-612 | Law of Contract-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-613 | Constitutional Law-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | GEC-614 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 5 | GEC-615 | Introduction to Philosophy | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| 6 | GEC-616 | History | 2 (2-0) | General Education |
| Total Credits (16) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-621 | Law of Contract-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-622 | Constitutional Law-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-623 | Criminal Law-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | GEC-624 | Introduction to Economics | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| 5 | GEC-625 | Legal System of Pakistan | 3 (3-0) | General Education |
| Total Credits (15) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-711 | Criminal Law-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-712 | Equity | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-713 | Islamic Jurisprudence-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-714 | Public International Law-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 5 | LAW-715 | Administrative Law | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| Total Credits (15) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-721 | Islamic Jurisprudence-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-722 | Public International Law-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-723 | Company Law | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-724 | Law of Property | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| Total Credits (12) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-811 | Constitutional Development in Pakistan | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-812 | Islamic Personal Law | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-813 | Law of Evidence-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-814 | Conveyancing and Pleading | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| Total Credits (12) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-821 | Law of Evidence-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-822 | Constitutional Law of UK & USA | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-823 | Legal Drafting | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-824 | Minor Acts-I | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| Total Credits (12) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-911 | Minor Acts-II | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-912 | Labour Laws | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-913 | Civil Procedure Code | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-914 | Interpretation of Statutes | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| Total Credits (12) | ||||
| S. No | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAW-921 | Law of Arbitration | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 2 | LAW-922 | Criminal Procedure Code | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 3 | LAW-923 | Professional Ethics | 3 (3-0) | Major |
| 4 | LAW-924 | Research Project | 3 (0-3) | Major |
| Total Credits (12) | ||||
(i) Internship of three (03) credit hours shall be completed in accordance with HEC Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1 and it shall be commenced after the end of the terminal examination of 8th Semester. This requirement cannot be substituted with additional coursework, capstone, research, or project work.
(ii) Grand Viva (non-credit hour but S/U basis) shall be conducted soon after the terminal examination of 8th semester, however, viva of internship report and capstone project shall be taken after the completion of six (06) to eight (08) weeks of internship.
(iii) Non-Muslim students shall opt for a two-credit hour course from interdisciplinary courses as a substitute requirement for Fehm-e-Quran courses compulsory for Muslim students.