Law provides rich employment opportunities and an unequaled promise of power and prestige, contributing to the profession's allure. Legal work requires outstanding communication skills, argumentation capacity, concrete critical thinking, and analytical talents. In today's culture, the law has become the focal point of our work and attention. As a result, the study of the law has grown in popularity and pace.
Universities worldwide, including Nepal, have recently begun to offer a five-year integrated legal study known as the B.A.LL.B. program. Students will receive the B.A.LL.B. degree upon completion of the course. The popularity of the B.A.LL.B. course and degree has grown significantly both within and outside of Nepal. The program encompasses various academic components and demands practical aspects such as the moot court, research paper submissions, and simulated trials. The B.A.LL.B. course satisfies national and international requirements and prepares the country's next generation of attorneys, judges, intellectuals, and public officials of tremendous competence and integrity. The main objectives of the program are;
- To impart legal education and give them the analytical tools needed for the pursuit of professional excellence, and inculcate in them the qualities of leadership.
- To provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education relevant to society’s needs, matching international standards without compromising Nepal's legal heritage and cultural ethos.
- To train students in the practical application of the law through clinical education, seminars, research submissions, moot courts, trial advocacy, and internships.
- To allow students to forge diverse career paths (including pursuing higher studies), maximizing their freedom of choice to choose their future profession.
- To foster sound civic sense in students and train them to become responsible citizens of democratic societies
Salient Features
Graduates of the B.A.LL.B. program will be able to communicate in the legal profession, interpret and apply laws, investigate niche opportunities in the legal sector, specialising in legal areas of interest, and succeed in legal employment. Students will become vital assets to any company in various sectors, including litigation, government service, business offices, and international and non-governmental organizations.
Eligibility
The followings are the main requirements to study BALLB at Pokhara University.
- Any person (Nepali citizen or Foreigner) can apply for admission to the program.
- A student who has passed School Level Certificate Education (SLCE) / (10+2) level or any other equivalent degree in any subject with a minimum grade ‘D+’ in each subject (for the student who has passed the SLCE from NEB till 2078 BS) or a minimum grade ‘D’ in each subject (for the student who has passed the SLCE from NEB in 2079 BS) with a minimum CGPA of 1.6 in aggregate in a 4.0-grade point system or pass division from a recognized board.
- Applicants are selected from a merit list of entrance examinations conducted by the faculty.
- Applicants are selected from a merit list of entrance examinations conducted by the University.
Admission Criteria
There are altogether 40 seats available in the B.A.LL.B. program. 20 percent of seats are allocated for scholarships as per the rules of the University. A separate application is required as per University Scholarship Procedure.
Curricular Structure
The B.A.LL.B. Curriculum consists of compulsory and elective courses. The compulsory courses have been tailored to provide sufficient grounding in the principal branches of the law. Elective courses, on the other hand, amplify students’ understanding of particular branches of the law. Normally, one credit is equivalent to one hour of lecture per week per semester. The minimum number of class hours for a course of three credit hours in a semester is approximately 48 hours.
First Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| PLS 401 | Political Theory and Thought | 3 |
| HST 402 | History | 3 |
| ECO 403 | Economics –I (Micro) | 3 |
| SLA 404 | Sociology and Anthropology | 3 |
| LNP 405 | Legal Nepali –I/Nepali Lit. in English in lieu of Legal Nepali for foreign students | 3 |
| LEN 406 | Legal English –I | 3 |
| LAW 407 | Legal Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| INR 421 | International Relations and Diplomacy | 3 |
| LOR 422 | Classroom Practice: Logic, Reasoning, and Argumentation skills | 3 |
| LEN 423 | Legal English –II | 3 |
| LNP 424 | Legal Nepali–II/World Lit. in lieu of Legal Nepali for foreign students | 3 |
| ECO 425 | Economics –II (Macro) | 3 |
| LAW 426 | Nepalese Legal System | 3 |
| LAW 427 | Jurisprudence –I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| LAW 431 | Jurisprudence – II | 3 |
| LAW 432 | Constitutional Law –I | 3 |
| LAW 433 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LAW 434 | Procedural Law –I (Criminal Procedure) | 3 |
| LAW 435 | Contract Law –I | 3 |
| LAW 436 | Family Law | 3 |
| LAW 437 | Legal Research and Legal Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| LAW 441 | Comparative Law | 3 |
| LAW 442 | Constitutional Law –II | 3 |
| LAW 443 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| LAW 444 | Law of Contract –II | 3 |
| LAW 445 | Property and Transfer of Property Law | 3 |
| LAW 446 | Procedural Law –II (Civil Procedure) | 3 |
| LAW 447 | Law, Poverty, and Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| LAW 451 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 452 | Company Law and Governance | 3 |
| LAW 453 | Criminology, Penology and Victimology | 3 |
| LAW 454 | Evidence Law and Forensic Science | 3 |
| LAW 455 | Seminar –I (Doctrinal) | 3 |
| Optional Subjects (any one of them) | ||
| LAW 456 | Media Law | 3 |
| LAW 457 | Tourism Law | 3 |
| LAW 458 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| LAW 459 | Forensic Medicine | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Sixth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| LAW 461 | Public International Law | 3 |
| LAW 462 | Public Enterprise and Governance | 3 |
| LAW 463 | Intellectual Property Law | 3 |
| LAW 464 | Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments | 3 |
| LAW 465 | Taxation Law | 3 |
| LAW 466 | Investment Law (Domestic and Foreign) | 3 |
| Optional Subjects (any one of them) | ||
| LAW 467 | Insurance Law | 3 |
| LAW 468 | Merger and Acquisition Law | 3 |
| LAW 469 | Gender and Inclusive Justice | 3 |
| LAW 470 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Seventh Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| LAW 471 | Law of Interpretation | 3 |
| LAW 472 | International Human Rights Law | 3 |
| LAW 473 | International Trade Law | 3 |
| LAW 474 | Law of International Organizations | 3 |
| LAW 475 | Clinical Law –I (Conveyancing Drafting) | 3 |
| LAW 476 | Community Legal Aid Services | 4 |
| Optional Subjects (any one of them) | ||
| LAW 477 | International Air and Space Law | 3 |
| LAW 478 | International Environment Law | 3 |
| LAW 479 | Election Law | 3 |
| LAW 480 | Competition and Antitrust Law | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Eighth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| LAW 481 | Private International Law | 3 |
| LAW 482 | Law of Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| LAW 483 | Labor and Social Security Law | 3 |
| LAW 484 | Moot Court –I (Civil Case) | 3 |
| LAW 485 | Clinical Law–I (Alternative Dispute Resolution) | 3 |
| Optional Subjects (any one of them) | ||
| LAW 486 | International Commercial Law | 3 |
| LAW 487 | International Humanitarian Law | 3 |
| LAW 488 | Cooperative Law | 3 |
| LAW 489 | Law of Torts and Consumer Protection | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Ninth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| LAW 491 | Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| LAW 492 | Professional Ethics and Lawyering Skills | 3 |
| LAW 493 | Moot Court –II (Criminal) | 3 |
| LAW 494 | Seminar –II (Non-Doctrinal) | 6 |
| LAW 495 | Information Technology Law | 3 |
| Optional Subjects (any one of them) | ||
| LAW 496 | Health and Population Law | 3 |
| LAW 497 | Energy Law | 3 |
| LAW 498 | International Rivers and Sea Law | 3 |
| LAW 499 | Fiscal Law | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Tenth Semester
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| LAW 501 | Law of Treaty and Diplomatic Law | 3 |
| LAW 502 | Clinical Law –III (Placement) | 3 |
| LAW 503 | Dissertation | 6 |
| LAW 504 | Legislative Drafting (Theory and Practice) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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Total Courses = 79 |
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Total Credits = 200 |