Features of LL.B 4-year Degree: An overview of the Newly Introduced Curriculum by HEC

Are you passionate about justice, leadership, and making an impact in society? The newly launched 4-year LLB program, approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and backed by the Directorate of Legal Education of the Pakistan Bar Council, offers a golden opportunity to earn a law degree that matches the standards of top international universities, that also right here in your country, your district, your city — Mandi Bahauddin.

At Gabriel Law College, Mandi Bahauddin, we invite you to be part of a transformative legal education experience that prepares you not just to practice law, but to shape it.

What Makes the New LLB Program Exceptional?

1. Fast-Track Your Future:
Earn your professional law degree in just 4 years, equivalent to any BS program. No more waiting five long years to become a law graduate.

2. Open Doors for All without Restrictions:
There’s no study gap restriction after the intermediate exam. Your journey to becoming a lawyer can begin any time in your lifetime.

3. Modern Semester System:
Say goodbye to outdated annual exams. With the semester system, you’ll study, engage, and be assessed in real-time, making the learning more meaningful, less stressful, and free from the pressure of excessive and repetitive supplementary papers.

4. A Well-Structured, Globally Aligned Curriculum:
The entire program is carefully designed with 15 General Education courses, 3 Interdisciplinary courses, and 31 Major law subjects. Majors include 25 core courses and 6 elective courses — ensuring you receive a balanced, in-depth, and holistic legal education.

5. Customise Your Legal Journey:
Law is no longer a dry or rigid field. With 6 elective courses in your final three semesters, you can tailor your education to your interests.

6. Real-World Learning with Capstone Project:
In your final semester, you’ll complete a capstone project and internship. It is a research-based or practical assignment that proves your ability to apply legal knowledge in solving real-life problems. No shortcuts, no replacements — just real experience.

7. Purpose-Driven Legal Professionals:
By the time you graduate in 2030, you won’t just be another law graduate. You’ll be an exceptional future-ready legal professional, with a strong portfolio of specialised subjects, a capstone project and a clear vision for your career in law, public policy, the corporate sector, or global advocacy.

8. Islamic & Interdisciplinary Learning:
The newly introduced curriculum is designed to enrich students’ religious understanding through courses, such as Fehm-e-Qur’an in Semesters I and III, alongside social science courses to be selected from the list of interdisciplinary courses, broadening their worldview and analytical skills. Non-Muslim students may also replace the Fehm-e-Qur’an courses with the equivalent credit hours of social science courses taken from the same list. 

Program Structure Summary of New LLB 4-Year

Component	Details
Minimum Credit Hours	146
General Education Courses	35 credit hours (14 courses)
Discipline Related Courses / Major	93 credit hours (31 Courses)
– Core Courses	75 credit hours (25 Core Courses)
– Specialization Electives	18 credit hours (6 Courses)
Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses	12 credit hours (4 Courses)
Field Experience / Internship	03 credit hours
Capstone Project	03 credit hours

Program Duration

• Minimum: 4 Years
• Maximum: 6 Years
  (Further extendable to another year subject to the approval of the university’s statutory body following the provisions of HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 2023 V 1.1)

Semester Duration

• Regular Semesters: 16–18 weeks
  (1–2 weeks for examination)
• Summer Semesters: 8–9 weeks
  (1 week for examination)

Course Load (per semester)

• 15–18 credit hours for regular semesters
• Up to 8 credit hours for summer semesters (For remedial/deficiency/failure/repetition courses only)

Contact Time

Credit Hours	Weekly Contact Time
3 Credit Hours (Theory)	– 3 classes (1 hour each) OR – 2 classes (1.5 hrs each) OR – 1 class (3 hrs) per week throughout the semester
1 Credit Hour (Practical Work)	3 contact hours per week throughout the semester

General Education Courses

1. Quantitative Reasoning-I
2. Quantitative Reasoning-II
3. Functional English
4. Applications of Information and Communication
   Technologies
5. Pakistan Studies
6. Social Science
7. Expository Writing
8. Natural Science (Environmental Sciences & Law)
9. Fehm-e-Quran-I (for Muslim Students) 
10. Fehm-e-Quran-I (for Muslim Students) 
11. Islamic Studies (Religious Education / Ethics for
    non-Muslim students)
12. Arts and Humanities
13. Constitutional Law of Pakistan (Ideology and
    Constitution of Pakistan)
14. Entiepieneurship

Core Major Courses 

1. Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
2. Principles of Constitutional Law
3. Criminal Law
4. Law of Contract
5. Law of Torts
6. Islamic Jurisprudence
7. Jurisprudence
8. Law of Evidence
9. Civil Procedure Code-I
10. Civil Procedure Code-II
11. Criminal Procedure Code-I
12. Criminal Procedure Code-II
13. Law of Property
14. Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief
15. Law of Business Organisations-I
16. Law of Business Organisations-II
17. Administrative and Services Law
18. International Law
19. Legal Drafting and Pleadings
20. Legal Ethics and Moot Cases
21. Land Law
22. Islamic Personal Law-I
23. Islamic Personal Law-II
24. Environmental Law
25. Cyber Law

Elective Major Courses 

Technology & Law

1. Data Protection & Privacy Law
2. Artificial Intelligence and Law
3. Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence
4. Blockchain and Legal Implications
5. Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
6. Telecommunication Law
7. Legal Tech and Law Practice Automation
8. FinTech and Law
9. Media Law

Business & Commercial Law

1. Corporate Law
2. Mergers and Acquisitions 
3. Banking, Securities & Capital Markets Regulation
4. Insurance Law
5. Taxation Law
6. Custom and Tariff Laws
7. International Trade Law & E-commerce
8. Start-up Law & Legal Compliance
9. Competition & Consumer Law
10. Consumer Protection Law
11. Islamic Commercial Law
12. Intellectual Property Law
13. International Trade Law
14. International Economic Law

Human Rights & Social Justice

1. International Human Rights Law
2. Refugee and Migration Law
3. Gender Justice and Law
4. Disability Rights Law
5. Law and Social Movements
6. Labour Law
7. Public Interest Litigation
8. Law and Society
9. International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
10. Juvenile and Social Justice Law

Environmental & Climate Justice

1. Climate Change Law
2. Sustainable Development & Environmental Justice
3. Water Law and Policy
4. Energy Law
5. Environmental Governance and Policy
6. Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance
7. Disaster Law and Climate Resilience

Constitutional Law and Governance

1. Comparative Constitutional Law
2. Law and Public Policy
3. Transitional Justice
4. Election Law
5. Immigration and Nationality Law
6. Decentralisation and Federalism Law

Legal Ethics & Skills

1. Legal Writing and Research in the Digital Era
2. Legal Clinics
3. Professional Ethics (including Technology Focus)
4. Mooting, Advocacy, and Drafting (Practical Modules)
5. Corporate Compliance and Ethics
6. Publication Ethics
7. Ethics in ADR and Litigation

Emerging and Specialised Legal Fields / Niche and Frontier Areas of Law

1. Space Law
2. Sports Law
3. Biotechnology and Law
4. Health Law & Bioethics
5. Medical and Forensic Law
6. Law and Development
7. Maritime, Shipping, and Admiralty Law

Recommended Interdisciplinary Courses

• Economics
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Gender Studies
• Media
• Public Policy
• History
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) — Mandatory as recommended by NCRC
• Research Methodology — Mandatory as recommended by NCRC

Capstone Project

It is a mandatory degree award requirement of three (03) credit hours for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). A capstone project is a multifaceted body of work that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students. The capstone project must follow the HEC-prescribed guidelines for the degree award and be supervised and graded by a faculty member as per the protocols prescribed by the concerned department. This requirement cannot be substituted with additional coursework or an internship.

Requirement of Field Experience / Internship

It is a mandatory degree award requirement of three (03) credit hours Bachelor of Laws (LLB). An internship of six (06) to eight (08) weeks (preferably undertaken during semester or summer break) must be graded by a faculty member in collaboration with the supervisor in the field. This requirement cannot be substituted with additional coursework, capstone or project work.

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Join the new era of legal education and become part of a generation that doesn’t just follow the law. It redefines it. Apply now and begin your journey to justice, leadership, and success.