The Bachelor of Laws program at GIU helps students build a strong foundation in legal studies and practical law. This 5-year degree prepares learners to understand how the law shapes society and guides justice. Through modern teaching methods, students gain deep legal knowledge and hands-on training to become confident law professionals.
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Program Overview
Why Choose Bachelor of Law?
Choosing the Bachelor of Laws program at GIU is a smart step for students who want to understand how the law works and how it protects people’s rights. The program offers a strong mix of theory and practice, helping students learn through real legal cases, moot courts and internships. With guidance from a law faculty with practical experience, students gain confidence to deal with real-world legal challenges.
This degree focuses on building law professional skills development, such as critical thinking, research and communication. Students not only study the legal system but also learn how to apply it responsibly in society. The program helps them grow into skilled, ethical and confident professionals ready to serve in the legal field and beyond.
Career Scope & Opportunities
A Bachelor of Laws degree opens many exciting career paths in Pakistan and abroad. Graduates can work in courts, law firms, government departments, private companies or international organizations. Popular career roles include:
- Advocate or Lawyer
- Legal Advisor
- Corporate Legal Officer
- Public Prosecutor
- Judicial Officer or Magistrate
- Legal Researcher
- Law Lecturer or Academic
- Human Rights or NGO Worker
Graduates with strong legal knowledge and law professional skills development are always in demand. They play an important role in protecting justice, guiding legal processes and helping communities understand their rights under the law.
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-102 | TEACHING OF HOLY QURAN WITH TRANSLATION - I | N.C |
| ENG-101 | ENGLISH - I | 3 |
| LLB-112 | PAKISTAN STUDIES | 2 |
| LLB-113 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| LLB-114 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS | 3 |
| LLB-115 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW | 3 |
| LLB-116 | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL - 103 | TEACHING OF HOLY QURAN WITH TRANSLATION - II | N.C |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH - II | 3 |
| LLB-122 | ISLAMIC STUDIES | 2 |
| LLB-123 | PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| LLB-124 | LEGAL SYSTEM OF PAKISTAN | 3 |
| LLB-125 | HISTORY (SOUTH ASIA) | 3 |
| LLB-126 | LAW OF TORTS - I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-201 | TEACHING OF HOLY QURAN WITH TRANSLATION - III | N.C |
| LLB-211 | ENGLISH - III | 3 |
| LLB-212 | INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC AND REASONING | 3 |
| LLB-213 | ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE - I | 3 |
| LLB-214 | LAW OF TORTS - II | 3 |
| LLB-215 | LAW OF CONTRACT - I | 3 |
| LLB-216 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - I (UK) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISL-202 | TEACHING OF HOLY QURAN WITH TRANSLATION - IV | N.C |
| LLB-221 | HUMAN RIGHTS LAW | 3 |
| LLB-222 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - II (US) | 3 |
| LLB-223 | LAW OF CONTRACT - II | 3 |
| LLB-224 | ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE - II | 3 |
| LLB-225 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB-311 | JURISPRUDENCE - I | 3 |
| LLB-312 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - III (PAKISTAN) | 3 |
| LLB-313 | ISLAMIC PERSONAL LAW - I | 3 |
| LLB-314 | CRIMINAL LAW - I | 3 |
| LLB-315 | LAW OF PROPERTY | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB-321 | JURISPRUDENCE - II | 3 |
| LLB-322 | LAW OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| LLB-323 | ISLAMIC PERSONAL LAW - II | 3 |
| LLB-324 | CRIMINAL LAW - II | 3 |
| LLB-325 | LAND LAWS | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester VII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB- 411 | PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW - I | 3 |
| LLB- 412 | CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN PAKISTAN | 3 |
| LLB- 413 | CIVIL PROCEDURE - I | 3 |
| LLB- 414 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - I | 3 |
| LLB- 415 | LAW OF EVIDENCE - I | 3 |
| LLB- 416 | LEGAL DRAFTING - I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester VIII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB-421 | PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW - II | 3 |
| LLB-422 | EQUITY AND SPECIFIC RELIEF | 3 |
| LLB-423 | CIVIL PROCEDURE - II | 3 |
| LLB-424 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - II | 3 |
| LLB-425 | LAW OF EVIDENCE - II | 3 |
| LLB-426 | LEGAL DRAFTING - II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 |
| INTERNSHIP | After Completion of 8th Semester And Before 10th Semester | 3 |
Semester IX
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB-511 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| LLB-512 | MINOR ACTS | 3 |
| LLB-XXX | ELECTIVE - I * | 3 |
| LLB-XXX | ELECTIVE - II * | 3 |
| LLB-515 | MOOT CASES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester X
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LLB-521 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 3 |
| LLB-522 | INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING | 3 |
| LLB-523 | RESEARCH PROJECT | 3 |
| LLB-XXX | ELECTIVE - III * | 3 |
| LLB-XXX | ELECTIVE - IV * | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Grand Total | 166 |
* ELECTIVE COURSES
1. Alternate Dispute Resolution
2. Banking Laws
3. Conflict of Laws
4. Consumer Protection Laws
5. Custom and Tariff Laws
6. e-Commerce Law
7. Election Laws
8. Environmental Laws
9. Gender and Law
10. Insurance laws
11. Intellectual Property Laws
12. International Economic Law
13. International Humanitarian Law
14. International Institutions
15. International Trade Law
16. Islamic Commercial Laws
17. Labour Laws
18. Law and Development
19. Law and Energy
20. Law and Society in Pakistan
21. Local and Special Laws
22. Media Laws
23. Medical and Forensic Law
24. Mergers and Acquisitions
25. Islamic Legal Maxims
26. Public Interest Litigation
27. Securities Regulation
28. Shipping and Admiralty Laws
29. Taxation Laws
30. Telecommunication Law
What is the duration of the Bachelor of Laws degree?
It’s a 5-year program divided into 10 semesters.
Who can apply for the Bachelor of Laws program?
Students with at least 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent can apply.
Is LAT required for admission?
Yes, passing the LAT test with 50% marks is mandatory.
What career options are available after LLB?
Graduates can work as lawyers, legal advisors or corporate law officers.
Does GIU provide practical learning?
Yes, students get practical training through moot courts and internships.