LLB 4-Year

Introduction to the New Scheme

The newly introduced 4-year LLB program, now aligned with HEC’s updated policy, offers a more convenient and efficient path to a legal career. Structured over 8 semesters, this semester-based LLB degree ensures better learning, deeper understanding, and a balanced workload. Unlike the previous 5-year annual system, the new format matches other bachelor’s degrees in Pakistan, making it easier to manage and complete. With regular assessments and continuous academic engagement, students stay motivated and develop essential legal skills step by step. Whether your goal is to become a lawyer, judge, legal advisor, or civil servant, this modern LLB program equips you for real-world success. Choose the 4-year LLB to build a strong foundation for a rewarding legal profession.

Advantages
Empower Your Future 

With our LLB 4-year degree, you’ll gain:

  1. Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of legal principles, theories, and practices.
  2. Critical Thinking: Enhance your analytical skills to navigate complex legal scenarios.
  3. Problem-solving: Learn to approach challenges with logical and creative solutions.
  4. Effective Communication: Articulate arguments and persuade audiences with confidence.

Unlock Diverse Career Paths

An LLB degree opens doors to various fields:

  1. Law Practice: Become an advocate, specializing in areas like civil law, criminal law, family law, property laws, corporate laws, human rights or environmental laws.
  2. Judiciary: After equipping yourselves with the necessary learning in two years of practicing as an advocate, you may pass a civil judge-cum-magistrate exam upholding justice and shaping the legal landscape.
  3. Policy and Governance: Influence law-making and policy development in government, NGOs, or international organizations.
  4. Business and Finance: Apply legal expertise in corporate management, compliance, or financial regulation.
  5. Legal Entrepreneurs: Innovates legal services, combining legal expertise with business acumen to create accessible solutions for clients’ needs.

Make A Difference

As a law graduate:

  1. Champion Justice: Advocate for human rights, equality, and social justice.
  2. Shape Society: Contribute to law reform and policy changes that benefit communities.
  3. Inspire Others: Mentor and lead future generations of legal professionals.

Embarking on this LLB journey, you’ll not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also develop a strong sense of purpose and responsibility. Get ready to challenge yourself, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the world.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission in LLB 4-Year Program is open for those candidates who:-

  1. Higher Secondary School Certificate (i.e. FA/F.Sc.) / A-Levels (involving 12 years of schooling) or or an IBCC equivalent qualification with minimum 45% marks;
  2. 50 score in Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted by HEC with 50 marks and with a validity date for admission (not latter than 2 years);
  • There is no age limit for admission to the LLB 4-year degree.
  • No session gap limitation applicable.

Program Structure

Semester-I

Quantitative Reasoning-I

Paper Code:    101
Course Description

Quantitative Reasoning (I) is an introductory-level undergraduate course that focuses on the fundamentals related to the quantitative concepts and analysis. The course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of mathematics and statistics and to develop students’ abilities to analyze and interpret quantitative information. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical exercises, this course will also enable students cultivate their quantitative literacy and problem-solving skills while effectively expanding their academic horizon and breadth of knowledge of their specific major / field of study.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students shall have:

  1. Fundamental numerical literacy to enable them work with numbers, understand their meaning and present data accurately;
  2. Understanding of fundamental mathematical and statistical concepts;
  3. Basic ability to interpret data presented in various formats including but not limited to tables, graphs, charts, and equations etc.
Syllabus Outline
  1. Numerical Literacy
    • Number system and basic arithmetic operations;
    • Units and their conversions, area, perimeter and volume;
    • Rates, ratios, proportions and percentages;
    • Types and sources of data;
    • Measurement scales;
    • Tabular and graphical presentation of data;
    • Quantitative reasoning exercises using number knowledge.
  2. Fundamental Mathematical Concepts
  • Basics of geometry (lines, angles, circles, polygons );
  • Sets and their operations;
  • Relations, functions, and their graphs;
  • Exponents, factoring and simplifying algebraic expressions;
  • Algebraic and graphical solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities;
  • Quantitative reasoning exercises using fundamental mathematical concepts.
  1. Fundamental Statistical Concepts
  • Population and sample;
  • Graphical presentation of data
  • Summarizing data;
  • Measures of central tendency, dispersion and their applications;
  • Rules of counting (multiplicative, permutation and combination);
  • Basic concept of probability;
  • Applications of a priori and relative frequency approach;
  • Quantitative reasoning exercises using fundamental statistical concepts
Suggested Instructional /Reading Materials
  1. “Quantitative Reasoning: Tools for Today’s Informed Citizen”, Bernard L. Madison. Lynn and Arthur Steen.
  2. “Quantitative Reasoning for the Information Age”, Bernard L. Madison and David M. Bressud.
  3. “Fundamentals of Mathematics”, Wade Ellis.
  4. “Quantitative Reasoning: Thinking in Numbers”, Eric Zaslow.
  5. “Thinking Clearly with Data: A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”, Ehtan Bueno de Mesquita and Anthony Fowler.
  6. “Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach”, Bennett, J. 0. , Briggs, W. L. , & Badalamentiu, A.
  7. “Discrete Mathematics and its Applications”, Kenneth H. Rosen.
  8. “Statistics for Technology: A Course in Applied Statistics”, Chatfield, C.
  9. “Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data”, Robin H. Lock, Patti Frazer Lock, Kari Lock Morgan, and Eric F. Lock.
Paper Code:    102
Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with essential language skills for effective communication in diverse real-world scenarios. It focuses on developing proficiency in English language usage: word choices, grammar and sentence structure. In addition, the course will enable students to grasp nuanced messages and tailor their communication effectively through the application of comprehension and analytical skills in listening and reading. Moreover, the course encompasses a range of practical communication aspects, including professional writing, public speaking, and everyday conversation, ensuring that students are equipped for both academic and professional spheres. An integral part of the course is fostering a deeper understanding of the impact of language on diverse audiences. Students will learn to communicate inclusively and display a strong commitment to cultural awareness in their language use. Additionally, the course will enable them to navigate the globalized world with ease and efficacy, making a positive impact in their functional interactions.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply enhanced English communication skills through effective use of word choices, grammar and sentence structure.
  2. Comprehend a variety of literary / non-literary written and spoken texts in English.
  3. Effectively express information, ideas and opinions in written and spoken English.
  4. Recognize inter-cultural variations in the use of English language and to effectively adapt their communication style and content based on diverse cultural and social contexts.
Syllabus Outline
  1. Foundations of Functional English
  • Vocabulary building (contextual usage, synonyms, antonyms and idiomatic expressions)
  • Communicative grammar (subject-verb agreement, verbtenses, fragments, run-ons, modifiers, articles, word classes, etc.)
  • Word formation (affixation, compounding, clipping, backformation, etc.)
  • Sentence structure (simple, compound, complex and compound-complex
  • Sound production and pronunciation
  1. Comprehension and Analysis
  • Understanding purpose, audience and context
  • Contextual interpretation (tones, biases, stereotypes, assumptions, inferences, etc.
  • Reading strategies (skimming, scanning, SQ4R, critical reading, etc.)
  • Active listening (overcoming listening barriers, focused listening, etc.)
  1. Effective Communication:
  • Principles of communication (clarity, coherence, conciseness, courteousness, correctness, etc.)
  • Structuring documents (introduction, body, conclusion and formatting)
  • Inclusivity in communication (gender-neutral language, stereotypes, cross-cultural communication, etc.)
  • Public speaking (overcoming stage fright, voice modulation and body language)
  • Presentation skills (organization of content, visual aids and engaging the audience) Informal communication (Small talk, networking and conversational skills)
  • Professional writing (businesse-mails, memos, reports, formal letters, etc.)
Practical Requirements

As part of the overall learning requirements, students will also be exposed to relevant simulations, role-playsandreal-life scenarios and will be required to apply skills acquired throughout the course in the form of a final project.

Suggested Instructional /Reading Materials
  1. Understanding and Using English Grammar — Betty Schrampfer Azar
  2. English Grammar in Use — Raymond Murphy
  3. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation — Jane Straus
  4. English for Specific Purposes: A Learning-Centered Approach — Tom Hutchinson & Alan Waters
  5. Cambridge English for Job-Hunting — Colm Downes
  6. Practical English Usage — Michael Swan
  7. Reading Literature and Writing Argument — Missy James & Alan P. Merickel
  8. Improving Reading: Strategies, Resources, and Common Core Connections — Jerry Johns & Susan Lenski
  9. Comprehension: A Paradigm for Cognition — Walter Kintsch
  10. Communication Skills for Business Professionals — J.P. Verma & Meenakshi Raman
 
Paper Code:    103
Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of the practical applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and software tools in various domains. Students will gain hands-on experience with a range of software applications, learning how to leverage ICT to solve daily life problems, enhance productivity and innovate in different fields. Through individual and interactive exercises and discussions, students will develop proficiency in utilizing software for communication, creativity, and more.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamental concepts, components, and scope of information and
    communication Technologies (ICT)
  2. Identify uses of various ICT platforms and tools for different purposes.
  3. Apply ICT platforms and tools for different purposes to address basic needs in different domains of daily, academic, and professional life.
  4. Understand and ethical and legal considerations in use of ICT platforms and tools
Syllabus Outline
  1. Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies:
  • Components of Information and Communication Technologies (basic of hardware, software, ICT platforms, networks, local and cloud data storage etc.)
  • Scope of Information and Communication Technologies (use of ICT in education, business, governance, healthcare, digital media and entertainment, etc.)
  • Emerging technologies and future trends.
  1. Basic ICT Productivity Tools:
  • Effective use of popular search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, etc.) to explore World Wide Web.
  • Formal communication tools and etiquettes (Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Dropbox (cloud storage and file sharing), Google Drive (Cloud storage with Google Docs integration) and Microsoft OneDrive (Cloud storage with Microsof integration).
  • Evemote (Note-taking and organization applications) and OneNote (Microsoft’s digital notebook for capturing and organizing ideas).
  • Video conferencing (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.).
  • Social media applications (Linkedln, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
  1. ICT in Education
  • Working with learning management systems (Moodie, Canvas, Google Classrooms, etc.).
  • Sources of online education courses (Coursera, edX, Udemy, Khan Academy, etc.).
  • Interactive multimedia and virtual classrooms.
  1. ICT in Health and Well-being:
  • Health and fitness tracking devices and applications (Google Fit, Samsung Health,
  • Apple Health, Xiami Mi Band, Runkeeper, etc.).
  • Telemedicine and online health consultations (OLADOC, Sehat Kahani, Marham, etc.).
  1. ICT in Personal Finance and Shopping:
  • Online banking and financial management tools (JazzCash, Easypaisa, Zong PayMax,
  • ILink and MNET, Keenu Wallet, etc.)
  1. Digital Citizenship and Online Etiquette:
  • Digital identity and online reputation.
  • Netiquette and respectful online communication.
  • Cyberbullying and online harassment.
  1. Ethical Considerations in Use of ICT Platforms and Tools:
  • Intellectual property and copyright issues.
  • Ensuring originality in content creation by avoiding plagrism and unauthorized use of information sources.

Content accuracy and integrity (ensuring that the content share through ICT platforms is free from misinformation, fake news, and manipulation).

Practical Requirements

As part of the overall learning requirements, the course will include:

  1. Guided tutorials and exercises to ensure that students are proficient in commonly used software applications such as word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word), presentation software, (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint), spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) among such other tools. Students may be assigned practical tasks that require them to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets etc.
  2. Assigning of tasks that involve creating, managing, and organizing files and folders on both local and cloud storage systems. Students will practice file naming conventions, creating directories, and using cloud storage solutions (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive).
  3. The use of online learning management systems (LMS) where students can access course materials, submit assignments, participate in discussion forums, and take quizzes or tests. This will provide students with the practical experience with online platforms commonly used in education and the workplace.
Suggested Instructional / Reading Materials
  1. “Discovering Computers” by Vermaat, Shaffer, and Freund.
  2. “GO! With Microsoft Office” Series by Gaskin, Vargas, and McLellan.
  3. “Exploring Microsoft Office” Series by Grauer and Poatsy.
  4. “Computing Essentials” by Morley and Parker.
  5. “Technology in Action” by Evans, Martin and Poatsy.
Paper Code:    104
Course Description

This course aims to give students a good knowledge of the world legal systems like civil law, common law, Roman and the Islamic legal systems to have a comparative analysis with the Pakistani legal system including highlights of Pakistan’s Constitution. This course aims to give students a significant knowledge of the Pakistani Legal System by looking at the historical background of the legal system, the role of the legislature and the court system in Pakistan. Concepts such as statutory interpretation and judicial precedent are covered along with civil and criminal processes. The students will be able to know the working of various legal authorities and institutions. They will come out with concrete conclusions and form their opinion about the working of legal institutions.

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Acquire basic and advance knowledge about world legal systems.
  2. Graduate with a broad knowledge of foundational and other core areas of the law, specialized knowledge in areas of interest, and experience with advanced study.
  3. Develop the ability to analyze complex problems, find and deploy a variety of legal authorities, and communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
Syllabus Outline
  1. Introduction
    1. Common Features of world legal systems
    2. History and development of Roman legal system
    3. Influence of Roman law on the world legal systems
  1. Traditions and Legal Systems
    1. Origin and historical background of civil law traditions
    2. Salient features of civil law traditions
  2. Traditions and Legal Systems (Continue)
    1. Sources of civil law legal system
    2. Corpus juris Civilis
    3. The evolution of codification in the civil law legal system
  1. Socialist Legal System
    1. Historical background
    2. Development
  2. Socialist Legal System (Continue)
    1. Economic planning under Socialist la
    2. System of government in Socialist legal system
    3. Building blocks of Socialist legal system
  1. Islamic Legal System
    1. Development and sources of Islamic law
    2. Incorporate of Shariah law in the contemporary legal regime
  2. Common Law Legal System   
    1. Origin and development of common law
    2. Salient features of common law
  3. Common Law Legal System (Continue)
    1. Sources of common law
    2. Historical development of common law traditions in legal system
    3. The structure of judiciary in the Common Law Legal System
  1. Comparison between Civil Law and Common Law Legal Systems
    1. Adversarial vs inquisitorial
    2. Similarities and differences
  2. Influence of Common Law / Civil Law Traditions in the World Legal Systems   
    1. The development of civil law in France and Germany
    2. The expansion of Common Legal system in United States, India and Pakistan
  3. Introduction of Common Law Traditions as the British Legal System in the Subcontinent
    1. Introduction
    2. Evolutionary process and constitutional arrangement in the subcontinent (Pre-colonial era to post-colonial era)
    3. Development of constitution in the post-independence period (1947-1973)
  1. Hybrid Legal System
    1. Introduction
    2. Pre-requisite for a hybrid legal system
Suggestive Instructional / Reading Matterials
  1. Frank August Schubert, Introduction to Law and the Legal System (Cengage Learning 2022)
  2. Vemon Valentine Palmer, Mohamed Y. Mattar, Mixed Legal Systems, East and West(Taylor & Francis 2016)
  3. Stephen R. Wilson, Steve Wilson, English Legal System (Oxford University Press 2016)
  4. Mark Thomas, Claire McGourlay, English Legal System Concentrate Law, Revision and Study Guide (Oxford University Press 2020)
  5. NaeemUllah Khan, Global Legal System (Manzoor Law book House 2021)
Teaching Learning Strategies
  1. Lecture and Lecture notes
  2. Using Audio/Visual aids
  3. Case Method
  4. Task Based learning strategy
  5. Assigning Collaborative work
  6. Problem based learning
Paper Code:    105
Course Description

Pakistan Studies is a subject that aims at enhancing the students’ knowledge of the historical perspective, government, politics, and ideological background of Pakistan. The course is therefore designed to promote and understand the history and ideology of Pakistan, the struggle of Muslims for the emergence of an ideological state and the efforts for achieving the goals of Islamisation. It will enhance the understanding of physical and human aspects of Pakistan’s geography, develop awareness regarding socio-political aspects of civic life and create awareness in relation to Pakistan’s international relations.

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Understand the historical and ideological background of Pakistan and will be able to evaluate Pakistan as a modem Islamic State.
  2. Think critically and analyze the constitutional development in Pakistan and the sort of Governments in the past.
  3. Develop a vision to become better and more knowledgeable citizens of their country.
Syllabus Outline
  1. Ideology of Pakistan
    1. Definition of Ideology
    2. Ideology of Pakistan
    3. Two Nation Theory
    4. Aims and Objectives of the creation of Pakistan
    5. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Ideology of Pakistan
    6. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Ideology of Pakistan
    7. History and background of Pakistan’s Ideology Impact of Islam
  2. Historical Reforms
    1. Shimla Deputation 1906
    2. Formation of Muslim League 1906
    3. Minto-Moreley Reforms (1909)
    4. Politics of Compromise and Conflicting Lucknow Pact 1916
    5. Reforms 1919
    6. Nehru Report 1928 and Fourteen Points of Jinnah 1929
    7. Government Act of 1935, Congress Ministries – Dark Period for Muslims (1937-39)
    8. Pakistan Resolution 1940 and Major Events from 1940 to 1946
    9. Cabinet Mission Plan 1946
    10. 3rd June 1947 Partition Plan
    11. Red Cliff Award
  3. The Creation of Pakistan and its Initial Problems
  4. Constitution Making and Objective Resolution
  5. Constitutions of Pakistan
    1. Constitution of Pakistan, 1956
    2. Constitution of Pakistan, 1962
    3. Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
  6. Martial Laws
    1. The General Ayub Khan Era (1958-1969)
    2. Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan Era (1969-1971)
    3. General Zia Regime (1977-1988)
    4. General Pervez Musharraf Era (1999-2007)
  7. Fall of Dhaka
Suggested Instructional /Reading Materials
  1. Hamid Khan, Political & Constitutional History of Pakistan (Oxford 2020)
  2. Qureshi, Ishtiaq Hussain, Struggle for Pakistan (Digitized 2015)
  3. Choudhury, Golam Wahed, Constitutional Development in Pakistan (Oxford, latest edition)
  4. Sharif ul Mujahid, Ideological Orientation of Pakistan (Islamic Research Institute 2021)
Teaching Learning Strategies
  1. Lecture and Lecture notes
  2. Using AudioVisual aids
  3. Case Method
  4. Task Based learning strategy
  5. Assigning Collaborative work
  6. Problem based learning
  1. Paper Code:    105
Course Description

Political science for students of law serves both as a baseline subject and as an auxiliary discourse. Synergizing political science with law as a precursor for understanding law provides students a framework to understand statecraft, state practice and relevance of law in governing a State. Political science is a scientific evaluation of the State and its functions. It also provides foundations to how the state and its legal structure have evolved. To teach political science as a core subject for students of law would therefore, require to select fundamentals of political science that guide students to statecraft and also to link it with other important disciplines.

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Understand key concepts and concerns in political science including notably the way power is acquired and exercised at the national and international levels.
  2. Understand what is meant by politics, explore competing concepts and approaches, learn about how political institutions and processes work, and discuss contemporary political issues in an informed manner.
  3. Develop a better understanding of the contemporary knowledge of the world and to excel in his capabilities to serve others.
Syllabus Outline

 

  • Introduction to Political Science
    1. General concept, Nature and History of Political Science
    2. Scope and Aspects of Political Science
    3. Utility of the study of Political Science
    4. Approaches and Methods to the study of Political Science
  • The State
    1. Definition, Concept and Evolution
    2. Elements of the State
    3. State and Government
    4. State and Society
    5. State and Association
  • Democracy
    1. Definition and Classes
    2. Characteristics
    3. Conditions for Democracy
    4. Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Dictatorship
    1. General concept
    2. Classes
    3. Features
    4. Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Unitary and Federal Governments
    1. Unitary Government
      1. General Concept
      2. Merits of Unitary Government
      3. Demerits of Unitary Government
    2. Federal Government
      1. Concept of Federal System
      2. Salient Features
      3. Conditions for Federation
      4. Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Parliamentary System and Presidential System
    1. Parliamentary Form of Government
      1. General concept
      2. Organization
      3. Features
      4. Merits and Demerits
      5. Parliamentary Sovereignty
    1. Presidential Form of Government
      1. General Concept
      2. Organization
      3. Features
      4. Merits and Demereits
  • Legislature
    1. Concept of Legislature
    2. Organization
    3. Role and Functions
    4. Bicameral and Unicameral Legislature with merits and demerits
  • Executive
    1. Meaning and Definition
    2. Classes and Organization
    3. Functions and Powers
  • Judiciary
    1. Meaning and Concept
    2. Organization and classes
    3. Functions
Suggested Instructional /Reading Materials
  1. N. Gilchrist, Principles of Political Science (Alpha Editions 2019
  2. Michael G. Roskin ,Cord .Robert L Jones .Medeiros Walter S James, Political Science: An Introduction (Pearson Education2016)
  3. Mark Kesselman. Joel Krieger, Joseph, William Introduction to comparative politics: Political challenges and changing agendas (Cengage Learning 2018)
  4. Andrew Heywood, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations (London: Palgrave
    2015)
Teaching Learning Strategies
  1. Lecture and Lecture notes
  2. Using Audio/Visual aids
  3. Case Method
  4. Task Based learning strategy
  5. Assigning Collaborative work
  6. Problem based learning
Exam Schedule
  • Mid-Term Exam to be conducted by Gabriel Law College: 24 November 2025
  • End-Term Exam to be conducted by University of the Punjab: 26 January 2025

      

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