Message from Chairman
I am delighted to introduce you to the Department of Law, where studying law will engage you in a dynamic learning experience and provide you with high quality, well-regarded degree.
Department of Law is one of the premier institutions imparting legal education, which has, within a short period, carved its name as an institution that provides unparalleled learning opportunities for its students. We are known to provide a highly inspiring and supportive environment in which to study law and to develop as a confident young professional.
I hope that you find the information in this prospectus a useful starting point for exploring a degree with us.
(Justice Muhammad Younas Tahir, Chairman)
Introduction
“Integrating Knowledge, Ethics, and Justice in Legal Education”
The Department of Law at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) is committed to advancing legal education that blends academic rigor with professional excellence. The four-year LL.B program prepares students to become competent, ethical, and socially responsible legal professionals. Through a curriculum aligned with the standards of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), the Department fosters critical thinking, advocacy skills, and a deep understanding of justice, equality, and the rule of law. Students benefit from modern digital systems, a well-resourced library, and an academic environment that encourages leadership, research, and lifelong learning.
Our program is designed to develop essential professional competencies and ethical values in students, preparing them to become successful, competitive, and socially responsible legal practitioners. The LL.B curriculum provides a robust foundation in legal theory, analytical reasoning, and practical training, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for professional excellence.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Law is to provide quality legal education and knowledge about the substantive and procedural laws of the country. By providing knowledge and legal education, we foster better informed and culturally sensitive responses to the challenges of the country.
Why Choose Law As a Profession
A law degree is one of the well-respected undergraduate qualifications. Lawyers command respect everywhere in the world. A law degree offers an idealistic person a realistic way to make a difference in the world. Most of the world leaders who have made meaningful changes were lawyers, such as Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and many others.
Lawyers play a diverse range of roles in our society. Lawyers defend and prosecute criminals, defend and protect constitutional rights, help children in adoption and foster care situations, advise clients about their rights and obligations, negotiate transactions, draft agreements and help to solve complex and stressful disputes of the members of society.
By becoming a lawyer, you, too, will have the power to uphold individuals’ rights by serving people who are in trouble, advocating for causes in which you believe in and protesting against the unjust treatment of the vulnerable members of the society who are not strong enough to stand alone. You will also have the power to change laws that are unfair or against the welfare of society and help to make laws that are necessary for the betterment of society.
Campus Management System (CMS)
The Department of Law is fully integrated with the University's Campus Management System (CMS), which streamlines all academic and administrative processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for students and faculty. The system encompasses online admission procedures, course registration, attendance monitoring, lecture scheduling, examination records, grade management, student feedback collection, fee management, student information system, transcript generation, library information management, hostel and transport management, human resource management for faculty and staff, and inventory management for resource allocation and tracking.
Library Resources
The Department of Law maintains a dedicated departmental library with a collection of over 5,000 volumes, including standard law texts, statutes from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan, legal commentaries, case law compilations, and specialized academic references. Students also have access to the University's Central Library, which houses a separate law section with additional resources, journals, and digital databases to support comprehensive legal research.
The Department has invested approximately PKR 4.5 million in legal materials and resources, with an annual budget allocation of PKR 500,000 for updated acquisitions. This ensures that students and faculty have access to the latest legal publications, statutory amendments, and scholarly works that meet evolving academic and professional needs. The library facilities support research-intensive learning and provide students with essential resources to excel in their legal studies and professional development.