LL.M. International Commercial Law – In Collaboration with The University of Northampton, UK

Key Facts:

Level: Master’s
Duration: Full-time (one year)
Semester Starting from January 2023
Location: Clifton, Karachi

The Ziauddin University Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance offers a one-year Master’s degree programme leading to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Commercial Law

Following are the details:

Code Title Status Credit Hours
LAWM040 Public International Law   Compulsory 20
LAWM043 Conflict of Laws   Compulsory 20
LAWM044 Intellectual Property Law   Compulsory 20
LAWM045 Comparative Business Law   Compulsory 20
LAWM048 International Maritime law   Compulsory 20
LAWM051 Contemporary Issues in International Human Rights Law   Compulsory 20
LAWM 046 Law Dissertation   Compulsory 60
Total Credit Hours 180

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

This programme is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility/ Pre-requisite for admission:

Admission to Ziauddin University Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance for a one-year LL.M. International Commercial Law degree programme in collaboration with the University of Northampton is open to all individuals who meet the selection criteria. All candidates are selected for their academic achievements and potential. Students are admitted to the programme on prior academic records at the bachelor’s level, English proficiency, and an interview conducted by the Ziauddin University, Faculty of Law, Politics & Governance.

To be eligible, candidates must possess any one of the following:

  • Minimum upper-second-class degree from a U.K.-based University
  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum (cumulative) score of 60%
  • 5-year Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum (cumulative) score of 55%
  • 2 or 3-year Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum (cumulative) score of 55% AND a Master’s degree from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum (cumulative) score of 60%

To satisfy the English language requirement for the LL.M. programme, students must have one of the following:

  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other bands

 

 Fee Structure
Processing Fee (Once at the Time of Registration)  PKR 5,000
 Admission Fee (Once at the Time of Admission)  PKR 30,000
 Security Deposit (Once at the Time of Admission)  PKR 25,000
 Tuition Fee (Per Annum) (6 Courses)  PKR 675,000
 Student Fund (Per Annum)  PKR 3,000
 Examination Fee (Per Annum)  PKR 20,000
 Total (1st Year)  PKR 758,000

                                                                                                                                                             

In addition, UON Fees will be as follows:

 Franchise Fee (Per Annum)                   GBP 1,350

 

***The student may also have other expenses that may include books, trip to the UK (approximately GBP 1,000), visa and travel costs.

Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardians. The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body. Advance fees to be paid per annum. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.