Overview
Bachelor of Law (LLB) Nepal Open University
Program Overview
Nepal Open University offers a three-year Bachelor of Law (LLB) program designed to prepare professional lawyers and legal experts to meet the needs of the government, public sector, private sector, and other agencies. This program is also suitable for legal analysts and researchers. The course consists of 90 credits, including 72 credit hours of compulsory courses and 18 credit hours of optional courses.
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Requirement:
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (12+3) in any discipline or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree recognized by Nepal Open University.
Admission Criteria
- Selection is based on the Bachelor’s level score and the admission test score.
- The eligibility list for admission is prepared based on the combined score of the Bachelor’s level and the admission test.
Entrance Test Components:
- Verbal Communication Ability: Test of English language (Objective Type)
- General Knowledge on Law: Focus on the Constitution of Nepal, Jurisprudence, and the Nepalese legal system (Objective Type)
- General Knowledge and IQ: Objective Type
- Creative Writings: Subjective Type
Curricular Structure
Curricular Overview:
- Compulsory Subjects: 16 subjects (8 subjects with 6 credits each and 8 subjects with 3 credits each) totaling 72 credits
- Optional Subjects: 6 optional subjects out of 13 offered, each carrying 3 credits, totaling 18 credits
- Total: 22 subjects out of 25, totaling 90 credits
Year-wise Detailed Structure:
First Year:
Compulsory Subjects:
- LWJUR 301: Jurisprudence (6 credits)
- LWPRO 302: Procedural Law (6 credits)
- LWCON 303: Constitutional Law (6 credits)
- LWLOC 304: Law of Contract (6 credits)
- LWNLC 305: Nepalese Legal System (3 credits)
Optional Subjects (Choose Two):
- LWMED 306: Media Law (3 credits)
- LWTAX 307: Taxation Law (3 credits)
- LWINT 308: International Trade Law (3 credits)
- LWJUV 309: Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)
Second Year:
Compulsory Subjects:
- LWCRI 351: Criminal Law (6 credits)
- LWIOS 352: Public International Law (6 credits)
- LWIPW 353: Property Law (6 credits)
- LWLRM 354: Legal Research Methodology (6 credits)
- LWMCT 355: Moot Court (Compulsory & Practical) (3 credits)
Optional Subjects (Choose Two):
- LWLAB 356: Labour Law (3 credits)
- LWENV 357: Environmental Law (3 credits)
- LWLOI 358: Law of Insurance (3 credits)
- LWCAP 359: Criminology and Penology (3 credits)
Third Year:
Compulsory Subjects:
- LWCOM 401: Company Law (3 credits)
- LWIOS 402: Interpretation of Statutes (3 credits)
- LWIPW 403: Internship/Project Works (3 credits)
- LWEVE 404: Law of Evidence (3 credits)
- LWPEL 405: Professional Ethics and Lawyering Skills (3 credits)
- LWMLS 406: Major Legal System (3 credits)
Optional Subjects (Choose Two):
- LWIPL 407: Intellectual Property Law (3 credits)
- LWCYB 408: Cyber Law (3 credits)
- LWLOS 409: Law of the Sea (3 credits)
- LWVAS 410: Victimology and Sentencing (3 credits)
- LWBNI 411: Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments (3 credits)
Conclusion
The Bachelor of Law (LLB) program at Nepal Open University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in various legal professions. The comprehensive curriculum, combined with flexible learning methods, prepares graduates to meet the demands of the national and international legal job markets. For more details, visit the Nepal Open University website or contact the administration.
