Course
Master of Laws (LLM)
The Department of Laws is offering a 1-year Master degree program from 2014. Admission is offered two times a year.
Master of Laws (LLM)
About the program
The aim of this Department is to impart to the students up-to-date knowledge of different branches of law. Consequently, the graduate courses offered to the students have been designed considering the courses offered in various reputed universities, keeping in view the ever-increasing horizon of laws.
Dr. Md Mustakimur Rahman
Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Law
Message from the department chairperson
Message of the chair
The Department of Law started its journey in 2014 with the mission of delivering a comprehensive legal education that empowers students to realise their full legal potential and to serve their communities effectively. It is an honour to welcome you to the Department of Law, where academic excellence and inclusivity converge to cultivate the next generation of legal professionals.
Our department is fortunate to have a talented and diverse team of faculty members, each bringing valuable academic and professional expertise in various legal disciplines, which significantly enhances our educational environment. This intellectual diversity forms the foundation of our strength, enabling us to provide a rigorous, critical, and globally relevant legal education to our students.
We take great pride in our dedication to academic rigour, research excellence, and social responsibility. Concurrently, we acknowledge and appreciate the diversity within our student body, which encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations.
Our faculty members are deeply committed to mentoring and guiding students from diverse backgrounds, cultivating an environment wherein every individual feels respected, empowered, and inspired to succeed. As a department, we contend that the study of law extends beyond the mere acquisition of legal principles; it encompasses the development of a profound understanding of justice, ethics, and critical inquiry. We are confident that our students graduate not only with a robust understanding of legal knowledge but also with the confidence and compassion necessary to make meaningful contributions to society.
The department currently offers two programs: the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons.) and the Master of Laws (LL.M.). We invite you to explore our programs, engage with our esteemed scholars, and become an integral part of a vibrant legal community dedicated to excellence and inclusivity.
About the program
Faculty Members
The LL.M courses are taught by specialists who are dedicated to evolving your subject-specific knowledge as well as your broader skills and job prospects.
About the program
Faculty Office Hours
- 8AM to 5PM
- Saturday to Thursday
Program details
The Master Degree curriculum of the University is based on the Course Credit System. In the curriculum for the 1-year Master Degree Program, strong emphasis is given on acquiring thorough knowledge in the relevant basic courses, which helps the students to interact more positively with the society in which they live.
There are two semesters in a year—spring and fall—in an academic year. The duration of each semester is 16 weeks, which is used as follows:
| Classes | 13 weeks |
| Preparatory leave before Semester Final Exam | 01 week |
| Duration of Examination | 01 week |
| Semester break | 01 week |
| Total | 16 weeks |
Program Structure
The Master’s Program consists of a set of Textual, Theoretical and Viva-voce courses.
Allotment of Credit Hours
Two lectures of 1.5 hours (total 3 hours) a week is equivalent to three credit hours.
7 courses (4 credits each) are Core courses; 1 course (3 credits) is Research Monograph course; 1 course (2 credits) is Viva-Voce and 1 Course (3 credits) consists of Internship /Thesis.
Course Offering and Instruction
The courses to be offered in a particular Semester is announced and published in the Course Curriculum along with a tentative Semester schedule before the end of the previous Semester . Whether a course is to be offered in any Semester is decided by the Department.
Each course is usually conducted by one teacher. The Course Teacher is responsible for maintaining the expected standard of teaching of the course and for the assessment of the students’ performance.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction in the LL.M program is English. Therefore, proficiency in English is a prerequisite for the candidates to get admission in the degree program.
Admission Eligibility
A candidate for admission into the 1-year Graduate program must have the minimum following qualifications:
- Minimum GPA 2.5 in Bachelor degree in Law (LLB)
- Minimum GPA 2.5 in HSC and SSC each individually
- Minimum grade C in 2 major subjects in ‘A’ Level and 5 subjects of ‘O’ Level. “E” grades will not be considered.
- Qualifying marks in admission test (written and oral)
- GED is not acceptable.
The rules and conditions for admission into this department are constructed by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Admission Committee each year.
Necessary info on double major, internship/thesis, teaching assistance
Informations
a) A comprehensive exam will constitute part of the final results
b) Each student will write a Thesis
Waiver Structure & Eligibility
Waiver Based On Merit:
- 30% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:80 and above.
- 22% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:75 to 3:79.
- 15% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:70 to 3:74
Tuition Fees & Cost
| Programs | Credit Hours | Semesters per year | Admission Fees* | Course Fees* (per credit hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Laws (LLM) | 36 | 2 | 10,000 | 4,000 |
| *Semester Fees: 6,000/= | ||||
| *Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) | ||||
