LL. M

QAU School of Law currently offers only an LLB program. While LLM and Certificate programs are not yet available, we plan to introduce these programs in the future.

 

Semester wise break-up along with Credit Hours

Scheme of Studies for LL.M Program

# Name of Program LLM
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 Level of Course LLM  (Post Graduate equal to M. Phil)
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 Duration 02 years (Minimum)
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 Course work 02 semester, 24 credit hours
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 Compulsory Courses 4 courses,  12 credit hours
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 Elective Courses 4 courses,  12 credit hours
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 Research work 02 semester, 26 credit hours
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 Total credit 50 as per QAU Rules and Regulation for LL.M/ M. Phil
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 Objectives of the Program
  1. Develop an advanced understanding of legal discourse and doctrine in a variety of contexts.
  2. Nurture the ability to deal with different types of legal systems and laws
  3. Enhance employment opportunities and future career development of students by giving them thorough insight about key national and/or international socio-political structures and institutions.
  4. Foster the Understanding of important debates within given areas of legal doctrine
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 Scope regarding market, social and employment perspective of program There is a great need to introduce such flexible LLM program in the market that allows the students to obtain proficiency across a range of legal disciplines according to areas that interest students and are in-demand subjects. Our wide range of elective subjects enables students to tailor their LLM to match their career goals. The Master of Laws LLM will give them a strong grip in advanced level of law and also prepare them for their careers in the corporate world and government as well as legal roles in the humanitarian, corporate, civil and criminal fields.
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 Eligibility for LLM (General) Admission 
  1. LL.B degree from Pakistan Bar Council (PBC)/ HEC recognized university/institute with minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.00 or 50% marks where CGPA is not given.
  2. Written Test and interview will be conducted by the Department concerned.
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 Medium of Instruction English
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 Course work 1st semester S. No. Code No. Course Name
1 LM 601 Research Methods
(Credit Hours 3)
2   LM 602 Law and Justice
(Credit Hours 3)
3 LM 603 Conflict of Laws
(Credit Hours 3)
4 LM 604 Constitutional Law of Pakistan
(Credit Hours 3)
2nd Semester 5   Elective (Credit Hours 3)
6   Elective (Credit Hours 3)
7   Elective (Credit Hours 3)
8   Elective (Credit Hours 3)
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 Thesis 3rd and 4th semester 9   Thesis (26 Credit Hours)
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 Course/Research work As discussed in Annex IX, duration for completion of course and research work would be as per Quaid-e-Azam University’s LLM/ M. Phil Rules & Regulation as applicable time to time.
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 Thesis/Viva Voce Thesis and Viva Voce Examination would be conducted as per Quaid-e-Azam University’s LLM rules & regulations as applicable time to time.
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 Evaluation As per Quaid-e-Azam University’s rules and regulations of M.Phil. 
Fields of Specialization and Their Elective Courses are as Followings
# Code International Law &Human Rights Law Code Corporate Law Code Constitutional Law
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 LM 621 Fundamental Issues in International Law LM 641 Corporate Laws LM 661 Comparative Constitutional Laws
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 LM 622 International Humanitarian Law LM 642 International Economic Laws LM 662 Administrative Laws
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 LM 623 International Human Rights Law LM 643 International Investment Laws LM 604 Constitutional Laws of Pakistan
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 LM 624 Intellectual Property Law LM 624 Intellectual Property Law LM 663 Law and Justice
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 LM 625 United Nations and Human Rights I LM 644 International Commercial Arbitration. LM 664 Law, Governance & Accountability
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 LM 626 United Nations and Human Rights II   LM 645 Business and Human Rights in Global Economy LM 665 Constitutionalism, Judiciary and Politics
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 LM 627 International Organizations and Law LM 646 International Maritime Laws LM 666 Comparative Criminal Justice
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 LM 628 Human Rights & National Legal System of Pakistan LM 647 Islamic Banking and Finance LM 667 Legal History of Sub-continent
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 LM 629 International Law Making LM 648 Law of Taxation LM 668 Constitution and Democracy
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 LM 630 Conflict of Laws LM 649 Environmental Laws and Business LM
669		 Constitutional Systems of Central Asian States

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