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.
Course Curriculum
The required courses for 1-year program are stated below :
Course Type
No. of Courses
Credit Hours
1.
Compulsory Core Courses
07
28
2.
Research Monograph
01
03
3.
Viva Voce
01
02
Total
09
33
The required courses for 2-year program are stated below :
Course Type
No. of Courses
Credit Hours
1.
Compulsory Core Courses
17
58
2.
Research Monograph
01
03
3.
Viva Voce
01
02
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.
