Department of Law and Human Rights - University of Asia Pacific

Master of Laws (General)

1 Year
Program Duration
2 Semesters
Academic Structure
36 Credits
Total Requirement
2.50 CGPA
Minimum for Graduation

Program Overview

The LL.M. (General) is a one-year postgraduate law degree that offers advanced legal knowledge and research skills in human rights and commercial law.

Program Details

Duration of the Program

One year comprising of two semesters

Admission Requirements

Candidates must pass Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) and fulfill the requirements of University Grants Commission (UGC).

Total Minimum Credit Requirement

36 credits to attain the Master of Laws (General) degree.

Course Load per Semester

Maximum 20 credits. Students must complete all courses within two semesters. Failed courses in the first semester can be retaken in the second semester. Special cases require Registrar's permission.

Academic Calendar

Two semesters (Fall and Spring) in an academic year.

Minimum CGPA for Graduation

2.50

Maximum Academic Years of Completion

Generally one year, extendable to four years on compassionate grounds.

LLM (General)

First Semester (16 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
LAW- 528International Humanitarian Law4
LAW- 532International Law of Refugee and Migrants4
LAW- 544Constitutionalism and Comparative Constitution: South Asian Perspective4
Elective Courses (Any One)4
LAW- 540Human Rights and Cyber Law
LAW- 542Human Rights and Natural Resources
LAW- 546International Law of Crimes and Justice
Total Credit16

Second Semester (20 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
PLAW- 510DLaw of Commercial Arbitration4
LAW- 520International Trade Law and WTO4
LAW- 522Advanced Legal Research4
Elective Courses (Any Two)4*2
LAW- 508Law of Islamic Finance
LAW- 518Private International Law
LAW- 524International Investment Law
LAW- 526Energy Law and Policy
LAW- 530International Law of the Sea
Total Credit20

Total Program Credits

The Master of Laws (General) program requires a total of 36 credits to graduate.

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