The Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) at Gyan Jyoti College, Dang, is a five-year undergraduate law program following the curriculum of Rajarshi Janak University (RJU). The program consists of ten semesters and combines legal studies with subjects from the social sciences, including sociology, economics, political thought, and management.
The course covers jurisprudence, Nepalese constitutional law, criminal law, civil and criminal procedures, human rights, contract law, international law, and legal research. Students also study legal history, judicial institutions, professional ethics, and the relationship between law and society.
Practical legal education is part of the curriculum from the first year. Students undertake institutional observation, legal awareness activities, case-document drafting, clinical practice, and legal research. The final year includes specialized legal subjects, externship work, a dissertation, and an internship.
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Particulars |
Details |
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College |
Gyan Jyoti College |
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Location |
Dang, Nepal |
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Course |
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) |
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Academic Level |
Bachelor's Degree |
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University Curriculum |
Rajarshi Janak University |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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Duration |
5 Years |
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Semesters |
10 |
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Curriculum |
Revised 2080 B.S. |
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Academic Components |
Theory, Clinical Practice, Legal Research, Externship, Dissertation, Internship |
The BA LLB curriculum introduces students to legal principles, the Nepalese judicial system, and the application of law in different areas of society.
Its academic objectives include:
Developing knowledge of jurisprudence, legal principles, and the administration of justice.
Understanding Nepalese constitutional law, legal history, and judicial institutions.
Studying civil law, criminal law, procedural law, and international law.
Developing legal reasoning, research, interpretation, and analytical abilities.
Practicing the drafting of legal documents and case-related submissions.
Understanding professional ethics, human rights, and legal responsibilities.
Examining legal problems through clinical work, institutional observation, and research activities.
Connecting legal education with community issues and the practical application of law.
The BA LLB curriculum of Rajarshi Janak University is organized into ten semesters.
The first year introduces jurisprudence, sociology, political thought, the Nepalese economy, and legal history. Subsequent semesters cover substantive and procedural law, constitutional matters, legal drafting, professional ethics, and specialized legal subjects.
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Semester |
Subjects and Academic Components |
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I |
Fundamental Principles of Jurisprudence, Fundamentals of the Nepalese Economy, Legal and Judicial History of Nepal, Outline to Sociology, Introduction to Political Thoughts, Concept of Management, Observation Study of Justice Institutions |
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II |
Concepts of Law and Justice, Theories of Logic and Legal Reasoning, Nepalese Constitution, Clinical Work, Laws of Crime I |
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III |
Procedural Law I, Laws of Crime II, Legal Nepali, Procedural Law II, Legal English, Street Law and Legal Awareness Program Participation |
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IV |
Penology, Family Law, Land Law, Human Rights, Housing Law of Nepal, Lawyering Ethics, Clinical Works: Interaction with Lawyers and Prosecutors |
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V |
Legal Research, Clinical Practice: Criminal Trial Advocacy, Clinical Practice: Drafting of Criminal Case Documents, Forensic Crime Investigation, Fiscal Crime |
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VI |
Clinical Practice: Civil Cases Trial Advocacy, Clinical Practice: Drafting of Civil Cases Documents, Intellectual Property Right Law, Cyber Crime and Law, Advance Jurisprudence |
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VII |
Constitutional Law – I, Public International Law, Contract Law – I, Clinical Works: Outreach Program on Situation of Application of Law, Social Welfare and Social Works |
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VIII |
Constitutional Law – II, Private International Law, Human Rights, Environment Law, Contract Law – II |
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IX |
Legal Philosophy, Clinical Practice: Writ Jurisdiction, Practice and Drafting, Optional Law Subjects |
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X |
Externship Work and Dissertation, Land Law, International Humanitarian Law, Forensic-Related Studies, Internship and Placement |
The subjects progress from introductory legal concepts to legal procedure, professional practice, and specialized areas of law. Clinical activities appear throughout the program rather than being limited to the final semesters.
The ninth-semester curriculum includes optional courses covering different areas of legal specialization.
The prescribed options are:
Energy Law
Civil Aviation Law
Tourism Law
Banking Law
Insurance Law
Taxation Law
Each optional subject carries four credit hours. The ninth-semester structure provides for 12 credit hours of optional courses alongside compulsory studies.
These subjects cover legal issues associated with particular industries, commercial activities, and regulatory matters.
The BA LLB curriculum includes practical activities intended to develop legal reasoning, document preparation, and familiarity with judicial procedures.
Clinical components are introduced early in the program and continue through advanced semesters.
The first semester includes Observation Study of Justice Institutions.
The course covers institutional visits involving judicial and law-enforcement bodies, government offices, and local judicial procedures. Students prepare observation reports and presentations connected to these activities.
The third semester includes Street Law and Legal Awareness Program Participation.
This component addresses legal education and public awareness, connecting classroom learning with the communication of legal information.
The seventh semester also includes clinical outreach work concerning the application of law.
The fifth and sixth semesters include clinical subjects involving criminal and civil cases.
Students study:
Criminal trial advocacy and related procedures.
Drafting of criminal case documents.
Civil case trial advocacy.
Drafting of civil case documents.
Legal reasoning and procedural requirements.
These subjects introduce the preparation and presentation of legal arguments and documents used in judicial proceedings.
The ninth semester includes Clinical Practice: Writ Jurisdiction, Practice and Drafting.
Its academic activities cover writ petitions, constitutional jurisdiction, case review, and practical drafting exercises.
Students work with mock cases to prepare writ applications, written submissions, and writ orders.
The tenth semester includes Externship Work and Dissertation, carrying four credit hours.
Students are required to undertake community-based legal activities for one month. These activities involve providing legal education and legal aid services while examining legal problems encountered in the community.
The dissertation is prepared in connection with this work, allowing students to develop research findings from legal issues and information collected during the externship.
This component connects legal research with community-level legal concerns.
The final semester also includes Internship and Placement, a four-credit academic component.
Students undertake internship work in offices connected to their areas of legal study. The curriculum links the internship with dissertation activities.
The internship provides an opportunity to become familiar with institutional responsibilities and legal work beyond classroom instruction.
The BA LLB curriculum provides for university examinations and internal assessment.
Most subjects follow a 60:40 allocation between university and internal examinations.
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Assessment Component |
Weightage |
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University Examination |
60% |
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Internal Examination |
40% |
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Total |
100% |
For a regular 100-mark subject, the university examination carries 60 marks and internal assessment carries 40 marks.
Several two-credit subjects carry 50 marks, divided into 30 marks for university assessment and 20 marks for internal assessment.
Practical and clinical components have assessment requirements associated with their individual courses.
BA LLB covers subjects connected to legal research, judicial procedures, constitutional matters, criminal justice, commercial law, human rights, and public legal administration.
The knowledge developed through these subjects is relevant to legal research, legal documentation, institutional legal work, and further academic study.
The program also includes specialized topics such as intellectual property, cyber law, environmental law, international humanitarian law, and legal issues concerning financial and commercial activities.
The BA LLB program lasts five years and is divided into ten semesters.
The program follows the BA LLB curriculum of Rajarshi Janak University, revised in 2080 B.S.
Yes. The curriculum includes institutional observation, clinical practice, legal awareness activities, document drafting, outreach work, externship, and internship.
Yes. The ninth semester includes optional subjects such as Energy Law, Banking Law, Insurance Law, Tourism Law, Civil Aviation Law, and Taxation Law.
Yes. The tenth semester includes Externship Work and Dissertation, carrying four credit hours.
Yes. Internship and Placement is a four-credit course in the tenth semester, connected with the dissertation.
