Breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs

     LL.M (Master of Laws)


Introduction
The LL.M. (Master of Laws) program is a two-year degree program that typically includes number of students as approved by the University from all over the country. The master Degree Program is interested in attracting intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates from a variety of legal systems and backgrounds and with various career plans. Purbanchal University's LL.M. students include lawyers working in firms, government officials, law professors, judges, diplomats, human rights activists, doctoral students, business men and women, and others. The diversity of the participants in the LL.M. program contributes significantly to the educational experience of all students at the University

Aim
The main aim of this program is to produce professional legal experts who could provide legal services in the government, semi government, corporate offices, Financial Institutions, international organizations and other legal set ups including freelance advocacy to the private clients.

 Objectives
After completion of this course the students will be able:
  • To pursue legal education of particular specialization in criminal/ Human Rights/ Business and International Trade Laws.
  • To be professional legal expert who can provide legal service of his/her specialization through any legal set ups s/he involves.
  • To explain/interpret constitutions, presidents and legal doctrines that can be applied for providing just to the clients.
  • To explore and or involve in research of legal education and prepare reports/term papers/dissertations with candid findings with directives to guide the future students of legal education.
  • To develop presentation skills so that they can develop level of confidence in presentation of any skills related to legal profession.
Description
This curriculum is based on the job required to be performed by legal expert. This course is designed to equip with knowledge and skills of the field of legal education and its application. This course consists of three specialization areas: Criminal Laws (CL), Human Rights Laws (HRL) and Business and International Trade Laws (BITL), Students of all specialization should also undergo the subjects of common nature. This course mainly prepares students in pursuing legal education with skills such as presentation, research and convincing advocacy in all forms of legal professions.

Duration
The total duration of the course will be of two years.

Target Group
The target group for this program will be all interested individuals in the field of legal education with educational prerequisite of minimum Bachelor passed with legal education degree.

 Location
The target group for this program will be in and from all over Nepal.

Group Size
The group size of this training program will be as of the quota approved by the university as provided all necessary resources to pursue legal education within and outside the class room.

 The medium of instruction:
The medium in class delivery and examinations of this program will be Nepali or English or both.

 Pattern of Attendance
Students should have 75% attendance during the academic year to attend the University Examinations.

 Focus of Curriculum
This curriculum focuses on mastery learning. This curriculum emphasizes on all skills and knowledge related to legal education of master’s level.

 Entry Criteria
Individuals who meet the following criteria will be allowed to enter this degree program:

Minimum of Bachelor degree holder in legal education
  • Nepali citizen and or foreigners with legal visa status
  • No age bar
  • Should pass entrance examination as administered by the college
 Instructional Media and Materials
The following instructional media and materials are suggested for the effective class room instruction and interactions.

  • Printed Media Materials (Assignment sheets, Case studies, Handouts, Information sheets, Individual training packets, Procedure sheets, Reference Material lists, Textbooks etc.).
  • Non-projected Media Materials (Display, Models, Flip chart, Poster, Writing board etc.). Projected Media Materials (Opaque projections, Overhead transparencies, Slides etc.).
  •  Audio-Visual Materials (Audiotapes, Films, Slide-tape programs, Videodiscs, Videotapes etc.)
  • Computer-Based Instructional Materials (Computer-based Interactive video etc.).
Teaching Methodologies
The methods of teachings for this program will be a combination of several approaches. Such as Illustrated Lecture, Group Discussion, Demonstration, Simulation, Guided practice, Practical experiences, Fieldwork and Other Independent learning

Grading System
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in tests/ evaluations.
  • Distinction Passed with 80% or above
  • First Division: passed with 65% above and less than 80%
  • Second Division: passed with 50% above and less than 65%
Students Evaluation Details
  • Continuous evaluation of the students' learning is to be done by the related subject lecturer/ Associate Professor/ professor to ensure the proficiency over each topic, unit and chapter under each area of the whole course
  • Related knowledge learnt by students will be evaluated through written or oral tests as per the nature of course during teaching and learning in the college
  • Students must secure minimum marks as stated in the course structure of all forms of examinations separately However, aggregate marks will be considered for division determination
  • There will be internal examinations, term paper writing and presentations and university examinations in which students must pass each examination separately.
Teachers' Qualification (Minimum)
  • Master's Degree in Legal Education or equivalent
  • Good communication and instructional skills
  • Experience in related field
Suggestions for Instruction
  • Select objectives
  • Write objectives of cognitive domain.
  • Write objectives of psychomotor domain
  • Write objectives of affective domain
  • Select Subject matter
  • Study subject matter in detail.
  • Select content related to cognitive domain
  • Select content related to psychomotor domain
  • Select content related to affective domain.
  • Select Instructional Methods
  • Teacher centered methods: like lecture, demonstration, question answers inquiry, induction and deduction methods.
  • Student initiated methods like experimental, field trip/excursion, discovery. exploration, problem solving, and survey methods.
  • Interaction methods like discussion, group/team teaching, microteaching and exhibition.
  • Dramatic methods like role play and dramatization
  • Select Instructional method (s) on the basis of objectives of lesson plans and Knowledge Attitude and psychomotor (KAS) domains.
  • Select appropriate educational materials and apply at right time and place.
  • Evaluate the trainees applying various tools to correspond the KAS domains.
  • Make plans for classroom/field visits/ organization visits and management of any organizations.
  • Coordinate among objectives, subject matter and instructional methods.
  • Prepare lesson plan for each lecture to be delivered.
  • Deliver/conduct instruction/program.
  • Evaluate instruction/program.
The Certificate Requirements
University will award the certificate of “Master's Degree of LLM" to those students who successfully complete the prescribed course and fulfill all requirements set by the university.