LLB BACHELOR OF LAWS

Course Overview

Immersing you into the world of legal systems, LLB in the University of London focuses on the fundamentals of English Law and the different components of the legal system. Throughout each module, you’ll develop a thorough knowledge of everything there is to know about law – building the skills needed to pursue your dream career. Start your journey with Arden University today.

Program Mission

LLB in the University of London develops skills in the analysis of key issues of contemporary society – for example, issues of order and stability or relating to inequality and injustice. These skills include the ability to read critically and reflect on theories and practices, and to think creatively in order to produce well-crafted essays in your final examinations

Admission/Entry Requirements

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

In order to achieve 16 years of education equivalence from Higher Education Commission Pakistan, it is essential to have completed 12 years of local education (Metric/Intermediate) or 8 O-levels and 3 A-levels. In other instances, you will normally need to have the following for Standard Route:

  • At least 17 years of age on or before 30th November in the year of initial registration
  • At least 2 A-level passes in non-overlapping subjects
  • At least a C grade in English at O-Levels or demonstrate English proficiency by providing valid evidence

Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry: admissions@ivycollege.com.pk Admissions open in January for the September session every year. Ensure you allow adequate time for your application to go through the normal admission procedure. Visit your nearest campus in time for securing a place in the programme.

Modules

The LLB degree is available through a 12 course Standard Route. To complete the programme in as few as three years, students must take the equivalent of four full courses per year.
Year 1 – Level 4
Contract Law Compulsory
Criminal Law Compulsory
Legal System and Method Compulsory
Public Law Compulsory
Year 2 – Level 5
Tort Law Compulsory
Human Rights Law Optional
Commercial Law Optional
Property Law Optional
Year 3 – Level 6
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Compulsory
Company Law Optional
Equity and Trusts Optional
Introduction to Islamic Law Optional

Assessments

Aside from a few exceptions, each full course is examined by one three-hour unseen written examination and each half course by one two-hour unseen written examination. The assessment of some courses also involves the submission of coursework or a project – in these cases, details are included as part of the course syllabus. The written examinations take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in May. These are held at established examination centres worldwide. You will be required to pay an examination centre fee each time you sit an exam.

Fees and Funding

The University of London fee will be directly payable to the university on the given deadline, which will be accessible to the students on the official website London. ac.UK/fees. The latest update on fees is published annually on the same web address and, on average, incurs a seven percent year-on-year increase. The continuation fee will be due annually for the duration of the degree, whilst the module fee will be variable depending on the number of modules opted in a year. Since the assessments are conducted by a third party, the examination centre fee will also be payable each time you sit an exam.

IVY fee will be charged on a semester-wise basis. There will be two semesters in one academic year, starting in January and September of each year. Contact the admissions team at your nearest IVY campus:

  • Rawalpindi Phone Number +92 300 0000 000
  • Islamabad Phone Number +92 300 0000 000
  • Lahore Phone Number +92 300 0000 000
  • Faisalabad Phone Number +92 300 0000 000

We have a limited number of scholarships that we offer to different students on the basis of the categories they fall into. Fee waivers are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please access the Scholarship Policy and Form for further details.

Career Prospects

LLB in the University of London will prepare you with a range of transferable skills that will allow you to understand an organisation at all levels, so you can eventually decide where in the profession you fit best. By covering a breadth of topics, you’ll have your pick as to which career path to choose upon graduating. Whilst studying, you’ll develop a critical awareness of the common law legal tradition and apply problem-solving skills to a range of legal and non-legal settings. This degree will help you build the foundations for a career in a variety of exciting and challenging industries. There is a range of skills you’ll gain from studying your LLB (Hons), including: 

  • Preparing you for a career in law
  • Setting you up for the next steps to become a barrister or solicitor
  • Preparing you to enter work in private practice as a paralegal, carrying out many of the tasks and roles of a qualified solicitor
  • Allowing you to be a practising lawyer in the courts of Pakistan, as the degree is recognized by the Pakistan Bar Council.

Further Study

On completing this course, you are well-placed to develop your academic knowledge by pursuing this academic discipline at an advanced level:

  • train to become a solicitor – LLM
  • train to become a barrister – BPTC

Mode of Study

LLB in the University of London is taught using face-to-face learning. Students will have access to IVY resources as well as the University of London VLE to complete their studies/modules. Support will be provided by local tutors at IVY.