BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)

About
About SZABIST
SZABIST
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and SZABIST OFFERS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Technology (SZABIST) is highly ranked and fully chartered
institute of Pakistan established through a Legislative Act of
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)
Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). It is approved SZABIST offers an evening law programme that enables students to achieve a University of
London LLB (Hons) degree in a minimum of two (for students with a bachelor’s degree) or three
and recognized by the Higher Education Commission
years (standard entry). The University of London is a world renowned provider of legal education.
(HEC) Pakistan as a degree awarding institution. All the For over 150 years the LLB has not only provided the first step on a career path for many
programs offered at SZABIST are consistent with the thousands of practising lawyers within the Commonwealth and around the world, but has also
guidelines laid by HEC and other regulatory bodies, for provided many thousands more with the vital transferable skills of a world class legal qualification,
example, National Business Education Accreditation enabling them to thrive in many other professions. Academic direction for Undergraduate Laws is
Council (NBEAC), National Computing Education provided by a consortium of outstanding University of London Law Schools: Birkbeck, King’s
College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary
Accreditation Council (NCEAC), National Accreditation University of London, SOAS, and UCL.
Council for Teacher Education (NACTE), and Pakistan On successful completion of your studies you will receive a University of London award. Your
Engineering Council (PEC). Diploma will state that you were registered with the University of London and that your examinations
were conducted by the University of London Law Schools.
Vision Find out more about the University of London at: london.ac.uk/llb.
SZABIST aims to be a globally recognized institute for
excellence in education, research, development, and
distinction in service.

Mission
SZABIST is committed to produce highly qualified
professionals to:
• Meet national and global contemporary needs;
• Conduct cutting edge research and development;
• Provide hi-tech scientific and technological expertise;
• Meet current and future socio-economic challenges;
• Meet global citizenship responsibility.

SZABIST is a registered member of the following WHY CHOOSE SZABIST RECOGNISED TEACHING CENTRE
international and national associations: We are a University of London Recognised Teaching Centre. Being granted Recognised Teaching Centre
International Association of Universities (IAU), Paris; status by the University of London means that in the view of the University, we demonstrate a sustained
commitment to developing excellence in respect of teaching, support to students and administrative
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU),
processes.
London; The Association to Advance Collegiate
School of Business (AACSB), Singapore; Asia SZABIST Recognised Teaching Centre provides its students the opportunity to study with one of the
University Federation (AUF), Seoul; Asia-Pacific best faculty, many members of which work in the most prominent law firms and corporations.
Quality Network (APQN), People’s Republic of China; Students, thus, get an opportunity to gain an insight into the real world workings of the legal system
Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the while simultaneously getting the finest academic direction.
Islamic World (AQAAIW), Malaysia; The Talloires Appreciating the rising importance of technology in the legal field, we provide our students the
Network, USA; The Chartered Institute of Logistics and opportunity to study in SZABIST’s smart labs. This enables students to have access to the University of
Transport (CILT), UK; Management Association of London’s Virtual Learning Environment consisting of online study materials and library, making it a
Pakistan (MAP), Karachi; Marketing Association of more comprehensive learning experience.
Pakistan (MAP), Karachi, Human Resource Development
Our various co-curricular activities provide students an insight into the practical needs of Pakistan’s
Network (HRDN), Islamabad. legal system and equip them with the research, leadership, communication and teamwork skills
required to become competent professionals who will be the solution to its problems.
SZABIST is ranked as one of the most reputed university
by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Chartered
Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) Sindh. All
programs of SZABIST are conducted under strict
compliance of the relevant regulator bodies such as NBEAC,
NCEAC, NACTE, PEC and KHDA Dubai. Since 2012, the
SZABIST-QEC has been awarded more than 91% in the
quantitative assessment by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
HEC, Pakistan. Mr. Simon Askey, Dean UG Laws University of London visit to SZABIST
Mooting Activities
SZABIST Law provides its students trainings for mooting activities (a simulated court
environment) and encourages maximum student participation at internal, national
as well as international competitions.

We conduct an annual mooting competition called the SZABMoot. Students are

provided trainings in memorial drafting and oral advocacy before the start of the
competition. This academic year (2019-2020), the moot was based on UK Criminal
Law with a special emphasis on homicide and its defences.

In the 2019-2020 academic year, SZABIST was represented at various competitions

including:
1. Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition, 17th-19th September 2019 The team
ranked fourth and was awarded Best Memorial.
2. University of Lahore Moot Court Competition, 2nd-4th November 2019.
3. LUMS International Moot Court Competition, 13th-16th February 2020.
4. Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, 4th - 8th March 2020.
Higher Education Commission NOC
SZABIST is proud to announce that it has been granted a No Objection Certificate
by the Accredition Committee of HEC for intake in Bachelors of Law (LLB) in collabo-
ration with University of London, UK after having evaluated and inspected the
academic, physical and financial infrastructure of SZABIST.
Annual SZABMoot Competition
Academic Support
SZABIST aims to provide its students the best possible support in their academic
endeavours. Our students have access to three different libraries with one of them
specifically devoted for law students.
We also provide support to students through our Teaching Assistants. Our TAs
conduct interactive tutorials primarily aimed at trouble shooting students’ problems
as well as guiding them on study methods and exam preparedness.

CertHE
SZABIST offers another route to the LLB Degree through the Certificate of Higher
Education in Common Law (CertHE). Certificate of Higher Education in Common
Law (CertHE) is a qualification in its own right that also provides an entry route to
degree-level study.

It is ideal for students with Intermediate (HSC) or O/A Level grades short of the
requirement for LLB to start with the UoL Law Degree as CertHE in Year One and
those willing to continue can transfer to the LLB thereon and can complete the LLB
in a total of three years. For further details, kindly visit http://khi.szabist.edu.pk/pd-
f/CertHE-Brochure.pdf.

Annual Visit to High Court

SZABIST Legal Skills Course (Summer Program)

SZABIST Recognised Teaching Centre takes seriously its responsibility as an educator
and its commitment to providing Pakistan’s legal system with competent profession-
als. It also realizes the need to provide students with practical legal skills as well as
knowledge of Pakistani law to excel in the profession. To that end, it conducts a yearly
summer program consisting of classes on Legal Research Techniques, Legal Drafting
& Reasoning, Civil/Criminal Procedure Codes and Pakistan Penal Code. A certificate is
provided to each participant on successful completion of the course, verifying their
proficiency in the completed modules.

APPLY ONLINE:
Admissions Start : May 10, 2020 Log on to : http://admissions.szabist.edu.pk
Last date to apply : August 15, 2020 For further information please contact:
Classes commence : September 14, 2020 F-153, Clifton, Block-5, Karachi, Pakistan. UAN: 111-922-478,
Tel: 021-35823433 (Ext # 333, 334, 304). Fax: 021-358 21537. www.szabist.edu.pk
SZABIST Rule of Law Centre (SRLC)
Our Rule of Law Centre aims to raise awareness with respect to the implementation of
rule of law in Pakistan. The Centre not only intends to bring to attention the practical
legal and social issues that encumber the legal system but also enables aspiring
advocates to affect policy change to cater the same. SRLC is, therefore, engaged in
organizing various workshops and conferences to invite aspirants to ponder over
various socio-legal issues.
Additionally, SRLC invests in multiple alternative dispute resolution mechanism
trainings to ensure awareness amongst law students. The SRLC ensures our law
students are well receptive to the change in the legal dynamics and are able to
perform exceptionally at external national as well as international forums.
Winners of Annual SZABMoot Competition
SZABIST Law Society
The Law Society is a student society comprising of undergraduate law students which
is run by student representatives. An annual election is held as per the constitution of
the SLS for appointment of students to the various offices of President, Vice-President,
Treasurer etc. The elected members are responsible for organizing various student
related activities in conjunction with the SZABIST Student Council. This not only
includes social activities like the Beach Trip but also Guest Speaker sessions, SZABMoot
and the annual High Court Trip. The SLS also acts as a liaison between SZABIST and
various law firms, which are the prospective employers of the LLB students.
Annual High Court Trip
Library
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The ICRC is an international organization which directs and coordinates international
relief activities and endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. SZABIST law has the honor
to be working in partnership with ICRC for its Health Care in Danger initiative which
is part of the ICRC’s global initiative aimed at addressing the issue of violence against
patients, health workers, facilities, vehicles and ensuring safe access to and delivery
of health care.
As part of this initiative, SZABIST Law’s faculty and students worked on the project
“Raasta Dein” which lead to amendments in Sindh’s Motor Vehicle Ordinance
ensuring a right of way for ambulances and introducing punishments for any who
obstruct it.
SZABIST Law is currently working with the ICRC on a research based project
designed to identify the existing problems and dangers faced by various types of
healthcare workers, whilst they conduct their duties on site (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
and off-site (medical camps, drives, etc.)
Guest Speaker Sessions
SZABIST Law recognizes the importance of maintaining a connection with those
practically involved in various aspects the legal field and of providing students the
chance to interact with and learn from such professionals. As such, we conduct guest
speaker sessions throughout the year on various topics depending on student
interest and requirements.
Certificate Ceremony for the Law Summer Program
Career Counselling
We not only believe in providing support to our students during their time at
university but wish to help them find their feet beyond its walls as well. To that effect,
SZABIST does various efforts to counsel students with respect to career-building.
Apart from our faculty having an approachable attitude, they’re also involved in
arranging career counselling sessions to discuss with them the various options
available to them at the end of law school and help them choose the one best for
them.
One of the biggest efforts in this respect is carried out by SZABIST’s Executive
Development Centre (EDC). The EDC organizes yearly career fairs to enable students
interact with prospective employers which include leading multi-national compa-
nies and gain job opportunities. Law students are afforded opportunities to be
employed in the legal departments of such corporations.
Career Fair
 Admission Requirements - Fee Structure
Graduate Entry Route (2-6 years) MANAGEMENT
LLB STRUCTURES President
• SZABIST’s University of London LLB
Standard Entry Route (3-6 years) Ms. Shahnaz Wazir Ali
program, being an evening program, is
Vice President (Academics)
• Through the standard route students can tailored in a manner to allow working Dr. Muhammad Altaf Mukati
complete their LLB (Hons) degree in a individuals to take LLB courses. Students Vice President (Development and Finance)
minimum of three and maximum of six who already hold a bachelor’s degree are Ms. Nasreen Haque
years by passing a total of twelve modules. awarded exemptions from some modules Vice President Administration
The standard course structure is as follows Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem
and have to pass only nine rather than
Head, Faculty of Law SZABIST RTC (UoL)
First Year twelve modules. They can complete their
Mr. Mehernosh M. Bhadha
Four Compulsory Modules LLB (Hons) degree within two years.
FACULTY MEMBERS
Legal Systems & Method
• As a Graduate Entry student you must pass Mr. Mehernosh M. Bhadha
Criminal Law the online course Introduction to English LLM (City University of London),
Contract Law law in your first year of study. MBA (Institute of Business Management),
Public Law LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Ms. Eeshah Khalid
Second Year First Year LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Barrister Hiba Thobani
Three Compulsory Modules Four Compulsory Modules LLM (Harvard Law School, USA), Bar Professional Training
EU Law Criminal Law Course (UWE, Bristol & Lincoln’s Inn), LLB (Hons.)
Property Law Contract Law (University of London)
Ms. Saba Shakil
Tort Law Public Law LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
One optional module to choose from Tort Law Barrister Umair Usman
Administrative Law LLM (University of West of England, UK),
Second Year Bar Professional Training Course (UWE, Bristol & Lincoln’s
Commercial Law Inn), LPC (University of the West of England)
Four Compulsory Modules
Third Year EU Law VISITING FACULTY
Three Compulsory Modules Property Law Ms. Sabeen Mustafa
Equity and Trusts Equity & Trusts LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Jurisprudence and legal theory Jurisprudence & legal theory Ms. Saleema Panjwani
LLM (North Western University,
Two optional modules to choose from One optional module to choose from USA) LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Company Law Company Law Ms. Sana Jafri
MSC Law and Business (The University of Law,
Evidence Law Evidence Law
Bristol, UK), LPC (The University of Law, Bristol, UK)
Intellectual property Intellectual property LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Introduction to Islamic Law Introduction to Islamic Law Barrister Hamza Hidayatallah
Bar Professional Training Course (Lincoln’s Inn)
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Barrister Mujtaba Raja
Bar Professional Training Course (BPP Law School &
Lincoln’s Inn), LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Barrister Asad Alavi
Bar Professional Training Course (Lincoln’s Inn)
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Mr. Hannan Iqbal
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Ms. Rabeea Abidi
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Barrister Rufruf Chaudhary
Bar Professional Training Course (Lincoln’s Inn)
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Barrister Shaheer Roshan Shaikh
Bar Professional Training Course (Lincoln’s Inn),
LLB (Hons.) (Queen Mary University of London)
Ms. Omrazia Nadeem
LLB (Hons.) (University of London)
Admission Requirements for LLB Fee Structure
To be eligible to register for this LLB program, you must normally be at least 17 Fee Payable to the University of London (in pounds sterling only)
years of age and one of the following should be applicable: Application handling fee : £97 once payable
• three subjects at GCE A level (with one A Level at not less than grade D) Initial registration fee : £494 once payable
• two subjects at GCE A level, and at least three further subjects at GCSE/ Module fee (£153 per module) : £612 thrice payable
GCE O level (at not less than grade C) Examination fee (£187 per module) : £748 thrice payable
• three subjects at GCE A level, and one further subject at GCSE/GCE Dissertation : £408
O Level (at not less than grade C) Application handling fee
• two subjects at GCE A Level, and two further subjects at AS Level. Must be paid with the submission of the application form (September)
Note: - Overlapping subjects in O Levels and in A Levels will not be counted.
Initial registration fee:
Bachelor degree in any discipline (awarded by an institution accept- Must be paid (after acceptance of the application by the University of London)
able to the University of London).
A 4-year bachelor degree (in any discipline) awarded by an institution with the submission of the University of London registration form (October)
acceptable to University of London may register for LLB degree under Module fee:
the Graduate Entry Route.
The module fee apply to the student registering for study (October)
A 2 year bachelor degree and a Master degree (in any disciplines)
awarded by institutions acceptable to University of London may Examination fee
register for LLB degree under the Graduate Entry Route. Must be paid before entering the examination which commence the following
Further details can be found on the University Of London website at: May (January).
https://london.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-laws#entry-requirements
Fee Payable to British Council
The SZABIST admissions test for the LLB programme has been For Exams conduction, Invigilation, venue and courier. (approx) : PKR. 20,000/-
waived for the admissions cycle 2020. (Payable in local currency)
LLB applicants will be scheduled for an online interview upon
receipt of their application. Fee Payable to SZABIST**
The IELTS requirement for the LLB programme has been waived for Pakistani Nationals Foreign Nationals
the admissions cycle 2020. Application Processing Fee: Rs. 1,500/- US$ 45
(non-refundable)
Admission Fee (non-refundable): Rs. 20,000/- US$ 500
Security Deposit: (refundable): Rs. 10,000/- US$ 330
Student Activity Charges (per year): Rs. 2,500/- US$ 75
Tuition Fee (per year): Rs. 184,200/- (four courses) US$ 3,660
Amount Payable upon registration with SZABIST (refundable only if application
rejected by University of London)
** SZABIST reserves the right to change the tuition fee without prior notice. Fee is subject to withholding tax as per the Government policy.