Scheme of Studies

Nomenclature

Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)

Program Duration:

Degree Duration Like other BS. Programs as per university calender

Total number of credit hours:

Total Credit Hours: 146 (Flexible per institutional needs up to 148)[1]

Semester Duration:

16-18 weeks for regular semesters

 (1-2 weeks for examination)

 8-9 weeks for summer semesters

 (1 week for examination)

Course load per semester

15-24 credit hours

S. NO.

CATEGORY

CREDIT HOURS

1

14 General Education Courses

35 CH

2

25 Core Courses

75 CH

3

6 Specialization Elective Courses

18 CH

4

4 Interdisciplinary Courses

12 CH

5

Field Experience/ Internship

03 CH

6

Capstone Project

03 CH

Total Credit Hours

146 CH

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

Functional English

03 CH

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

03 CH

Social Science

03 CH

Expository Writing

03 CH

Pakistan Studies

03 CH

Natural Science

03 CH

Arts and Humanities

02 CH

Islamic Studies

02 CH

Civic and Community Engagement

02 CH

Constitutional Law of Pakistan (ideology and Constitution of Pakistan)

03 CH

Entrepreneurship

02CH

Fehim e Quran

02 CH

Quantitative Reasoning I

03 CH

Quantitative Reasoning II

03 CH

TITLE

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

CREDIT HOURS

Introduction to Law and Legal Systems

1. Classify legal traditions and sources of law.
2. Apply fundamental rights to citizen-state relations.- | p.13 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

 Principles of Constitutional Law

1. Analyze separation of powers in the 1973 Constitution.

2. Evaluate landmark cases (e.g., Maulvi Tamizuddin). | p.17 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Criminal Law

1. Charge offenses under PPC 1860 (actus reus/mens rea).

2. Distinguish between homicide categories. | p.11 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Contract

1. Draft valid contracts per Contract Act 1872

2. Enforce breach remedies (specific performance/damages). | p.14 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Torts

1. Establish negligence using the "reasonable person" test.

2. Calculate compensation for civil wrongs. | p.14 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Islamic Jurisprudence

1. Derive rulings from Quran/Sunnah

2. Compare Hanafi/Maliki school methodologies. | p.14 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Jurisprudence

1.    Apply major legal theories to analyze laws.

2.    Evaluate laws from ethical and societal perspectives. | p.15 |(AJK Laws) (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Evidence

1. Admit documentary evidence per QSO 1984.

2. Cross-examine hostile witnesses. | p.15 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Civil Procedure Code-I

1. File plaints/petitions under CPC 1908.

2. Calculate limitation periods. | p.11 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Civil Procedure Code-II

1. Execute court decrees.

   2. Draft appeal memoranda | p.11|(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Criminal Procedure Code-I

1. Conduct FIR registration under CrPC 1898.

2. Handle bail applications. | p.12 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Criminal Procedure Code-II

1. Present closing arguments.

2. Challenge prosecution evidence. | p.12 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Property

[1]1. Transfer immovable property per TPA 1882.

2. Resolve title disputes. | p.15 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Equity, Trust and Specific Relief

1. Construct trust deeds.

2. Grant specific performance orders. | p.13 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Business Organization-I

1. Incorporate companies under Companies Act 2017.

2. Distinguish partnership types. | p.16 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Law of Business Organization-II

1. Conduct shareholder meetings.

2. Handle winding-up procedures. | p.16 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Administrative and Services Law

1. Challenge ultra vires actions.

2. Apply judicial review principles. | p.10 |(AJK Laws)

03 CH

International Law

1. Cite UN Charter provisions.

2. Defend state sovereignty cases. | p.12 |

03 CH

Legal Drafting and Pleadings

1. Plead cases using precise language.

2. Structure legal opinions. | p.15 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Legal Ethics and Moot Cases

1. Resolve conflict of interest.

2. Maintain client confidentiality. | p.15 |

03 CH

Land Law

1. Settle revenue cases.

2. Interpret tenancy laws. | p.16 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Islamic Personal Law-I

1. Solemnize Islamic marriages.

2. Process divorce certificates. | p.14 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Islamic Personal Law-II

Islamic Personal Law-II | 1. Distribute inheritance shares

2. Validate waqf deeds. | p.14 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Environmental Law

1. Litigate under PEPA 1997. Evaluate cases like Shehla Zia v WAPDA

2. Implement IEL principles.

 | p.13 | (AJK Laws)

03 CH

Special Criminal Law

1. Cyber Law (PECA 2016)

2. AJK Hudood Laws

03 CH

Technology & Law

Title

Credit Hours

Cyber Law / IT Law

03

Data Protection & Privacy Law

03

Artificial Intelligence and Law

03

Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence

03

Blockchain and Legal Implications

03

Intellectual Property in the Digital Age

03

Telecommunication Law

03

Legal Tech and Law Practice Automation

03

FinTech and Law

03

Media Law

03

Business & Commercial Law

Title

Credit Hours

Corporate Law

03

Mergers and Acquisitions

03

Banking, Securities & Capital Markets Regulation

03

Insurance Law

03

Taxation Law

03

Custom and Tariff Laws

03

International Trade Law & E-commerce

03

Start-up Law & Legal Compliance

03

Competition & Consumer Law

03

Consumer Protection Law

03

Islamic Commercial Law

03

Intellectual Property Law

03

International Trade Law

03

International Economic Law

03

Human Rights & Social Justice

Title

Credit Hours

International Human Rights Law

03

Refugee and Migration Law

03

Gender Justice and Law

03

Disability Rights Law

03

Law and Social Movements

03

Labour Law

03

Public Interest Litigation

03

Law and Society

03

International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

03

Juvenile and Social Justice Law

03

Environmental Law

Title

Credit Hours

Climate Change Law

03

Sustainable Development & Environmental Justice

03

Water Law and Policy

03

Energy Law

03

Environmental Governance and Policy

03

Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance

03

Disaster Law and Climate Resilience

03

Constitutional Law and Governance

Title

Credit Hours

Comparative Constitutional Law

03

Law and Public Policy

03

Transitional Justice

03

Election Law

03

Immigration and Nationality Law

03

Decentralization and Federalism Law

03

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

Title

Credit Hours

Space Law

03

Sports Law

03

Biotechnology and Law

03

Health Law & Bioethics

03

Medical and Forensic Law

03

Law and Development

03

Maritime, Shipping, and Admiralty Law

03

Legal Ethics & Skills

Title

Credit Hours

Legal Writing and Research in the Digital Era

03

Legal Clinics

03

Professional Ethics (including Technology Focus)

03

Mooting, Advocacy, and Drafting (Practical Modules)

03

Corporate Compliance and Ethics

03

Publication Ethics

03

Ethics in ADR and Litigation

03

Legal Writing and Research in the Digital Era

03

Islamic Law

Title

Credit Hours

Islamic Commercial & Banking Law

03

Comparative Islamic Law & International Practice

03

Islamic Family & Inheritance Law

03

Advanced Usul‑al‑Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

03

Islamic Constitutional & State Law

03

Islamic Legal Maxims

03

Criminal Law

Title

Credit Hours

Advanced criminal law and criminal justice system

03

Criminal investigations and Prosecution

03

Criminal Trials and Evidentiary Practice

03

Forensics, DNA & Behavioral Evidence in Criminal Trials

03

Applied Criminology and Criminal Justice Reform

03

AJK Laws

Title

Credit Hours

Constitutional Law of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

03

Local and Special Laws of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

03

Course Code

Course Title

Category

CH

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

QTR-0010

Quantitative Reasoning–I

General Education

3 (3-0)

*

As per the guiding principles on Page 8, CLOs for General Education courses are not provided HEC updated Curriculum. The offering department must adopt the CLOs from the model courses developed by HEC under its Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1.

ENG-0005

Functional English

General Education

3 (3-0)

*

Same as Above

ICT-0007

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

General Education

3 (3-0)

*

Same as Above

LAW-5101

Introduction to Law and Legal Systems

Core (Major)

3 (3-0)

—

1.    Identify and understand the origins, classifications, and sources of law within historical and modern legal systems.

2.    Comprehend knowledge of the relationship between law and ethics, religion, morality, and its institutional application in Pakistan.

3.    Critically analyze the role of legal systems, fundamental rights, and rule of law in shaping state-citizen relations.

4.    Apply foundational legal concepts to real-life scenarios involving legal interpretation, case law, and court processes.

Source: Page 20

MoMs Custom: CLOs contextualized with AJK’s Interim Constitution and statutory framework.

PKS-0009

Pakistan Studies

General Education

2 (2-0)

*

The offering department must adopt the CLOs from the model courses developed by HEC under its Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1.

IDS I

IDS-I (Interdisciplinary Course – from HEC-approved cluster)

IDS

3 (3-0)

**

MoMs Custom: IDS not locked — faculty may choose subject (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Economics ) each cycle from HEC’s approved cluster.

Total Credit Hours = 17

Code

Course Title

Category

CH

*

CLOs + MoMs

QTR-0011

Quantitative Reasoning–II

GE

3 (3-0)

*

The offering department must adopt the CLOs from the model courses developed by HEC under its Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1

ENG-0004

Expository Writing

GE

3 (3-0)

*

Same as Above

Natural Science

GE

3 (2-1)

*

Same as Above

MoMs: Title updated (Everyday Science → Natural Science).

CCE-0001

Civics & Community Engagement

GE

2 (2-0)

*

Same as Above

UHQ-0012

Understanding of Holy Quran - I

GE

1 (0-1)

—

Same as Above

MoMs: Qur’an & Tajweed dropped; Fehm-e-Quran retained.

LAW-5201

Jurisprudence

Core

3 (3-0)

—

1.    Identify and understand the major jurisprudential schools including natural law, positivism, realism, and sociological theories.

2.    Comprehend the philosophical foundations of legal systems through the work of major jurists and theorists.

3.    Critically analyze the interplay between law, morality, justice, and social change using contemporary debates and theories.

4.    Apply jurisprudential theories to interpret statutes, judicial decisions, and legal principles in their ethical and socio-political context.

(Source: Page 22 of the provided document)

IDS II

IDS-II

IDS

3 (3-0)

**

MoMs Custom: IDS not locked — faculty may choose subject (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Economics ) each cycle from HEC’s approved cluster.

Total Credit Hours = 18

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

*

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

Arts and Humanities

General Education

2 (2-0)

The offering department must adopt the CLOs from the model courses developed by HEC under its Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1

ISL-0008

Islamic Studies/Ethics

General Education

2 (2-0)

Same as Above

UHQ-0013

Understanding of Holy Quran - II

General Education

1 (0-1)

Same as Above

CCE-0001

Civic and Community Engagement

General Education

2 (2-0)

Same as Above

LAW-5301

Law of Contract

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the core principles of the Law of Contract in Pakistan under the Contract Act, 1872, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and free consent.

Comprehend the legal requirements for contract formation, performance, discharge, and remedies for breach.

Critically analyze the contractual doctrines through case law and international comparisons to assess enforceability and fairness.

Apply contract law principles to draft agreements, evaluate breaches, and advise on remedies in real-life and hypothetical disputes.

(Source: Page 22)

MoMs: Integrate AJK Contract Law.

LAW-5302

Criminal Law

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the core principles of criminal liability, including actus reus, mens rea, general defenses, and classifications of offenses under PPC 1860.

Comprehend knowledge of major criminal offenses, punishments, and Islamic criminal law principles, including crime types, intent, and liability.

Critically analyze the judicial interpretations, statutory provisions, and distinctions among criminal acts such as theft, abduction, and defamation.

Apply criminal law doctrines to real-life scenarios involving investigation, charging, and legal evaluation of offenses under the PPC and Islamic law.

(Source: Page 18)

MoMs: Include AJK Penal Code.

LAW-5303

Principles of Constitutional Law

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the foundations of constitutional design, structure, and the evolution of constitutional formation across jurisdictions.

Comprehend the doctrine and function of judicial review as a tool of constitutional interpretation.

Critically analyze comparative constitutional jurisprudence, highlighting key similarities and divergences across legal systems.

Apply constitutional principles and major Pakistani cases such as Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan, Asma Jilani, and Sindh High Court Bar Association, to real-world constitutional contexts.

(Source: Page)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

ETR-0002

Entrepreneurship

General Education

2 (2-0)

The offering department must adopt the CLOs from the model courses developed by HEC under its Undergraduate Education Policy V 1.1

ICP-0006

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

General Education

3 (3-0)

Same as Above

LAW-5401

Law of Torts

Major

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the general principles of Law of Torts.

Comprehend important torts against persons and properties.

Critically analyze the role of intention & negligence surrounding torts against persons and properties.

Apply the most suitable/correct course of action in a dispute before a civil court/mediation system.

(Source: Page 22)

LAW-5402

Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief

Major

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the historical development, maxims and core principles of equity, trust law and specific relief.

Comprehend key doctrines and legal procedures under the Specific Relief Act 1877, Trust laws, waqf laws and comparative equity in Islam.

Critically analyze the relevance and evolution of equitable principles in modern legal systems, including Pakistani and Islamic contexts.

Apply equitable doctrines and remedies to practical cases involving trust, waqf, injunctions and specific performance.

(Source: Page 20)

LAW-5403

Law of Property

Major

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand key concepts and classifications of property, transfer methods and core provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.

Comprehend the laws relating to sale, mortgage, lease, gift, exchange, actionable claims and mandatory/optional registration under the Registration Act, 1908.

Critically analyze the rights and liabilities of parties involved in property transactions and assess judicial interpretations and legislative developments.

Apply legal knowledge to evaluate property disputes, draft compliant transactions, and advise on issues arising from immovable property dealings.

(Source: Page 23)

LAW-5404

Islamic Jurisprudence

Major

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the historical development and primary sources of Islamic Jurisprudence, including the Qur’an, Sunnah, Ijma and Qiyas.

Comprehend key legal concepts such as rights, obligations, legal capacity, contracts and court procedures in Islamic law.

Critically analyze the Islamic legal schools, reasoning methods, and their application in modern constitutional and international contexts.

Apply Islamic legal principles to interpret sources, resolve disputes and evaluate legal issues in practical settings.

(Source: Page 21)

LAW-5405

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)[1]

Interdisciplinary

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the significance and types of dispute resolution methods alternative to formal court systems.

2.    Comprehend the skills, procedures, and techniques involved in negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.

3.    Critically analyze the laws, research, and case studies on ADR to improve justice delivery mechanisms.

4.    Apply appropriate ADR techniques to effectively resolve disputes in real or simulated settings.

MOMs: course content will follow HEC guidelines with contextual applications to AJK

Total Credit Hours[2]: 20

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

LAW-6501

Islamic Personal Law–I

Major

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the principles and Islamic Law governing conjugal/matrimonial life, such as – marriage, dower, divorce etc. - of a Muslim.

2.    Comprehend and demonstrating knowledge of the Islamic Laws on matrimonial matters.

3.    Critically analyze the Islamic Personal Law to adapt to the needs of the transforming society in the Muslim context.

4.    Apply the knowledge and skills of Islamic Personal Law in legal practice/mediation to provide relief to the aggrieved party. (Source: Page 21)

LAW-6502

Law of Business Organizations–I

Major

3 (3-0)

1.    Possess knowledge of the basic philosophical and legal concepts of business organizations including sole proprietorship, limited liability partnerships and general legal partnerships and companies.

2.    Comprehend and distinguish the legal frameworks relating to formation, governance including the rights and duties of stakeholders and dissolution of the business organizations.

3.    Critically analyze the specific legal provisions of relevant Acts relating to business organizations in the light of modern legislative, judicial and socio business developments.

4.    Apply legal principles by doctrinal and socio legal methods and to advise on legal issues to assess the legal implications of laws of business organizations in hypothetical and real-world business scenarios.

5.    (Source: Page 24)

LAW-6503

Land Law

Major

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the basic concepts and classifications of land and the Land Law applicable to agricultural land in Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).

2.    Comprehend the laws and procedures related to the collection of land revenue in Pakistan , with a specific focus on the relevant AJK Land Revenue Act and local regulations.

3.    Critically analyze the Land Law (substantive & procedural) in both Pakistani and AJK contexts to evaluate its operation and the impact of ongoing automation and digitization efforts.

4.    Apply legal skills to navigate the local AJK court system, adopt the correct course of action, and provide relief to the aggrieved party in land revenue and agricultural property disputes.

LAW-6504

Special Criminal Laws

Major

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the evolution, scope, and categories of special criminal offenses, including cybercrimes under PECA and other relevant statutes, considering recent legislative amendments in Pakistan and AJK.

2.    Comprehend the key provisions of special criminal laws such as PECA 2016, its amendments, and other relevant statutes, focusing on their offenses, penalties, and regulatory frameworks.

3.    Critically analyze the implications of these laws on fundamental rights, the balance between state security and civil liberties, and their application within the legal context (Hudood Laws)  of AJK.

4.    Apply principles from cyber law and other special criminal statutes to real-world and regional scenarios, including case studies on offenses, digital evidence handling, and regulatory compliance.

LAW-6505

Law of Evidence

Major

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the foundational principles of the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, including relevancy, admissibility and types of evidence.

2.    Comprehend key rules on witnesses, burden of proof, privileged communication, estoppel and examination processes in criminal and civil cases.

3.    Critically analyze the admissibility of modern evidence, judicial interpretation and evolving trends in Pakistan’s evidence law.

4.    Apply evidentiary principles in assessing legal disputes, evaluating witness credibility and interpreting facts in trial and pre-trial settings.

5.    (Source: Page 22)

LAW-6506

Administrative and Services Law

Major

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the core principles of administrative law, including natural justice, delegated legislation, and judicial review.

Comprehend knowledge of key service laws in Pakistan, including the Civil Servants Act, 1973, E&D Rules, and related constitutional provisions.

Critically analyze the judicial remedies, ouster clauses, and doctrines such as ultra vires and promissory estoppel in administrative governance.

Apply administrative and service law principles to real-life cases involving writ jurisdiction, public service disputes, and tribunal procedures. (Source: Page 17)

The MoMs requires that the standard HEC curriculum for Administrative and Services Law be contextualized to include the specific administrative structures, service rules, and case law of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring graduates are prepared to practice within the local legal jurisdiction.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

LAW-6601

Islamic Personal Law–II

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the principles of Islamic Personal Law governing the property of a deceased Muslim, including inheritance, gifts (hiba), wills (wasiyya), and waqf, and their legal consequences within the Pakistani and AJK legal systems.

2.    Comprehend the rules of Islamic Law of Inheritance and the transfer of property, including any specific registration procedures or legal formalities required under AJK regulations.

3.    Critically analyze the different perspectives (including various Islamic schools of thought) and contemporary scholarly debates on Islamic inheritance laws, evaluating their relevance and application in modern Pakistani and AJK society.

4.    Apply the knowledge and skills of Islamic Law of Inheritance to effectively handle cases, draft relevant legal documents (e.g., deeds for hiba, wasiyya), and provide relief to aggrieved parties through mediation and practice in local AJK courts.

LAW-6602

Law of Business Organizations–II

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the core concepts of corporate business structures, including separate legal personality and limited liability, and their recognition under AJK-specific regulations where applicable.

Comprehend the complete legal framework relating to corporate formation (including drafting constitutional documents), governance, finance, and the winding-up of companies.

Critically analyze the specific legal provisions of relevant corporate and securities Acts, considering the role of regulatory bodies and modern developments in corporate law within the national and regional (AJK) economic landscape.

Apply legal principles to advise on contemporary corporate legal issues and assess the implications of corporate laws in real-world business scenarios, including those specific to businesses operating in AJK.

Summary of MOM Incorporation: The standard HEC CLOs have been enhanced to ensure awareness of the AJK business and regulatory environment, preparing graduates to advise clients and handle legal matters for businesses operating within the region

LAW-6603

Legal Drafting and Pleadings

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

Identify and understand the rules and conventions governing legal drafting in Pakistan, with specific reference to the procedural requirements and formats used in the courts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).

Comprehend the core principles of legal drafting, including clarity, precision, and consistency. Analyze and interpret legal documents to identify key provisions and their implications, particularly within the AJK legal framework.

Critically analyze case scenarios in light of prevalent laws to draft effective pleadings, petitions, and other legal documents specifically for use in the AJK judicial system and local mediation frameworks.

Apply advanced drafting and pleading skills in both English and Urdu to produce clear, persuasive, and procedurally sound documents for judges, mediators, lawyers, and clients within the AJK context.

Draft essential legal documents and pleadings related to AJK-specific laws and cases, demonstrating practical proficiency for legal practice in the region.

LAW-6604

International Law

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the scope, nature, and general principles of International Law.

2.    Comprehend important notions in International Law surrounded by state, organizations, society, and individuals.

3.    Critically analyze the instrumental role of International Law in international disputes, alliances, and global cooperation.

4.    Apply and recommend the most suitable/correct course of action to help resolve an international dispute,

5.    FOR AJK

Identify and understand the scope, nature, and general principles of International Law, with a specific focus on the principles of self-determination, statehood, and the legal status of disputed territories.

Comprehend the role and rights of non-state entities and sub-state actors in the international system, analyzing the unique legal and diplomatic status of AJK within the context of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute.

Critically analyze the instrumental role of International Law in international disputes and global cooperation, evaluating its application (and limitations) in the specific context of the Jammu & Kashmir conflict, including UN resolutions, bilateral agreements, and relevant ICJ jurisprudence.

Apply international legal principles to critically assess contemporary developments and recommend courses of action for peaceful dispute resolution, with a nuanced understanding of the regional implications for AJK and its populace.

LAW-6605

Elective-I Constitutional Law of AJK

Elective

3 (3-0)

Three electives locked (Constitutional Law of AJK), Local & Special AJK Laws and Islamic Legal Maxims).

LAW-6606

Elective-II

Islamic Legal Maxims

Elective

3 (3-0)

Three electives locked   Constitutional Law of AJK, Local & Special AJK Laws, and Islamic Legal Maxims).

Total Credit Hours: 18

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

LAW-6701

Civil Procedure–I

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the structure and foundational provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, including jurisdiction, institution of suits, and issuance of summons.

2.    Comprehend procedural rules on pleadings, appearance of parties, framing of issues, and the trial process.

3.    Critically analyze the fairness and efficiency of civil proceedings with reference to case law and reform initiatives.

4.    Apply civil procedure rules to draft pleadings, frame issues, and prepare trial strategies in practical scenarios.

Inclusion of AJK-specific Civil Procedure and Judicial Interpretations.

LAW-6702

Criminal Procedure–I

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the foundational provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, including courts, powers, and procedural stages.

2.    Comprehend the legal processes relating to arrest, investigation, unlawful assemblies, public nuisance, and pre-trial mechanisms.

3.    Critically analyze Pakistan’s criminal procedure in comparison with English and inquisitorial systems, focusing on the right to fair trial.

4.    Apply procedural knowledge to assess criminal proceedings, FIR registration, inquiries, and pre-challan practices in legal or clinical settings.

Inclusion of AJK-specific criminal procedure laws and judicial interpretations.

LAW-6703

Legal Ethics and Moot Cases

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the ethical responsibilities of legal professionals, judicial conduct, and professional codes of behavior.

2.    Comprehend legal skills in advocacy, client counselling, drafting, e-filing, and alternative dispute resolution processes.

3.    Critically analyze legal dilemmas, courtroom scenarios, and access to justice challenges through roleplays, case studies, and mock trials.

4.    Apply ethical standards and courtroom procedures in moot courts and simulations, reflecting professional decorum and legal reasoning.

LAW-6704

Research Methodology

Interdisciplinary (IDS IV)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the relationship amongst legal research methods, methodology, and theory across law and allied disciplines.

2.    Comprehend doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methodologies and acquire core research skills for academic writing.

3.    Critically analyze existing literature using appropriate research approaches and frameworks.

4.    Apply legal research techniques to investigate, assess, and formulate evidence-based arguments and recommendations.

LAW-6705

Local & Special of AJK

Elective

3 (3-0)

Three electives locked (Constitutional Law of AJK, Local & Special AJK Laws, and Islamic Legal Maxims).

Elective IV

Elective

3 (3-0)

Total Credit Hours 18

Course Code

Course Title

Category

Credit Hours

CLOs (from HEC 2025) + MoMs Customizations

LAW-6801

Civil Procedure–II

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the structure and foundational provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, including jurisdiction, institution of suits, and issuance of summons.

2.    Comprehend procedural rules on pleadings, appearance of parties, framing of issues, and the trial process.

3.    Critically analyze the fairness and efficiency of civil proceedings with reference to case law and reform initiatives.

4.    Apply civil procedure rules to draft pleadings, frame issues, and prepare trial strategies in practical scenarios.

Inclusion of AJK-specific Civil Procedure and Judicial Interpretations.

LAW-6802

Criminal Procedure–II

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the procedural framework of criminal trials, charges, evidence, bail, appeals, and case disposal under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.

2.    Comprehend the role of medical jurisprudence in criminal trials, including medico-legal evidence and post-mortem procedures.

3.    Critically analyze the right to fair trial and compare procedural practices in Pakistan with English and inquisitorial legal systems.

4.    Apply procedural and evidentiary principles in evaluating criminal cases and medico-legal scenarios in court or clinical legal settings.

Inclusion of AJK-specific criminal procedure laws and judicial interpretations.

LAW-6803

Environmental Law

Major (Core)

3 (3-0)

1.    Identify and understand the evolution, sources, and principles of international and Pakistani environmental law.

2.    Comprehend awareness of global and domestic legal frameworks for environmental governance, including the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997.

3.    Critically analyze the role of international courts, soft law, and landmark judgments in shaping environmental jurisprudence.

4.    Apply environmental law principles and legal remedies to real-world cases, including judicial decisions like Shehla Zia v WAPDA and international cases such as López Ostra v Spain.

AJK LAWS:

1.    Identify and understand the evolution, sources, and principles of international, Pakistani, and AJK-specific environmental law, including regional regulations and policies governing natural resources in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

2.    Comprehend global, national, and AJK-specific legal frameworks for environmental governance, such as the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, and AJK’s environmental regulations, including forest, water, and biodiversity conservation laws unique to the region.

3.    Critically analyze the role of international courts, soft law, and landmark judgments alongside AJK High Court and Supreme Court rulings in shaping environmental jurisprudence within the region (e.g., cases involving deforestation, water pollution, or mining in AJK).

4.    Apply environmental law principles and legal remedies to AJK-specific real-world cases (e.g., environmental disputes related to Neelum Valley, Mangla Dam, or local industrial pollution), formulating contextually relevant legal strategies for mitigation and compliance.

Elective V

Elective

3 (3-0)

Elective VI

Elective

3 (3-0)

LAW-6804

Capstone Project

Capstone Project

3 (0-3)

Conduct independent research; apply methods; defend findings. MoMs: Individual only; plagiarism ≤ 19%.

Total Credit Hours-18