LL.B. (Hons.) UK QLD

Ziauddin Faculty of Law offers a three-year QLD under-graduate degree program leading to Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) UK. Following are the details:

Sr. Categories Courses Credit Hours
1. UK QLD Courses (No Choice) 9 48
2. UK Additional Courses 9 48
3. Internship (Summer I) 1 30
4. Pakistan Supreme Court legislated Courses (Summer II) 5 30
TOTAL 24 156
Total numbers of Credit Hours 156
Duration 3 Years
Semester duration Semesters 26-28 weeks
Course Load per Semester 12 Cr Hrs
Number of courses per semester 6

LL.B.

LL.B. program is divided into three academic years; each year comprises a number of modules related to subject specific information, in accordance with Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority (SRA) UK for a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) and with the Supreme Court direction for legal education. This program is in compliance of all Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) regulations under the Sind Inter University Consortium (SIUC).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility/ Pre-requisite for admission: FA/ FSc: 70% / A-levels: 2 Bs and 1 C (minimum)

Admission to Ziauddin Faculty of Law, for a three year LL.B. degree program in collaboration with University of Northampton is open to all individuals who meet the selection criteria. All candidates are selected for their academic achievements and potential. Students are admitted to the first year of LL.B. on previous high school and/ or college academic record, and interview conducted by the Ziauddin University along with an English admission test.

To satisfy the English language requirement for the LLB, students must have one of the following:

  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in all bands
  • TOEFL (iBT)80
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English grade C or above
  • English O Level (GCSE) with grade C or above
  • Grade C or above in the following A Level subjects:
  • English, History, Business Studies, Sociology, Law, Psychology
  • International Baccalaureate English with 5 points or above

Selection of student is on the basis of an admission policy approved by the Governing Body of Ziauddin University, which is in line with the regulations of Pakistan Bar Council and HEC.

Learning Objectives

To inculcate in students a broad understanding of the social, political and economic contexts within which the UK, Pakistani, and global legal system operates.

To Equip students with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines of Law and provide them with an internationally recognized Qualifying Law Degree (QLD).

Fee Structure

Processing Fee (Once at the Time of Registration) PKR 5,000
Admission Fee (Once at the Time of Admission) PKR 30,000
Security Deposit (Once at the Time of Admission) PKR 25,000
 Tuition Fee (Per Annum) (6 Courses) PKR 350,000
 Student Fund (Per Annum) PKR 3,000
 Examination Fee (Per Annum) PKR 20,000
Total (1st Year) PKR 433,000

In addition, UoN Fees will be as follows:

Franchise (Per Annum) GBP 1,150 (APPROX. = PKR 230,000)

 

***The Student may also have other expenses that may include books, UK trip (GBP 1,000), Visa and travel costs.

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.

The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.

Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

UK Study

Students have option to study at UoN campus on a short term study route in the UK at University of Northampton. The student will be responsible for visa, accommodation, and travel expenses and will remit GBP 1000 fees to University of Northampton for this short-study opportunity where they will get a chance to study the same program for a period no greater then 6 months.

This opportunity will not hinder any study efforts as the curriculum will be the same in the UK as in Pakistan. It is a great chance to study overseas for a minimal price and cost and gain that valuable experience of international education.