Overview
B.A.LL.B. at Siddhartha Law Campus, Hetauda
The B.A.LL.B. at Siddhartha Law Campus is a five-year undergraduate program that combines legal education with subjects from the humanities and social sciences. It is offered under the Faculty of Law of Purbanchal University.
The program is designed for students who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification in any stream. Along with classroom study, students take part in legal writing, case analysis, moot-court exercises, research, advocacy activities, community outreach, and other practical work.
Course Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws |
| Abbreviation | B.A.LL.B. |
| Level | Bachelor’s degree |
| Duration | Five years |
| Faculty | Faculty of Law |
| Affiliation | Purbanchal University |
| Institution | Siddhartha Law Campus |
| Location | Hetauda–2, Makawanpur |
| Available Seats | 60 |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
About the B.A.LL.B. Program
B.A.LL.B. integrates law with Political Science, Economics, Sociology, History, International Relations, Management-related studies, and legal reasoning. This structure helps students examine legal questions within their political, economic, historical, and social settings.
The first two years establish a foundation in social sciences and introductory law. Students then move into constitutional law, criminal law, procedural law, human rights, legal research, professional ethics, evidence, advocacy, and other advanced legal areas.
The fourth and fifth years include optional subject groups in Criminal Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Environment and Development Law. Students also complete clinical courses, legal writing assignments, trial advocacy work, community-based activities, and a dissertation.
Eligibility and Admission
Applicants must have completed Grade 12, +2, A-Level, Intermediate, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. They must have obtained at least a 2.0 GPA or a minimum C grade in all subjects.
Admission requires candidates to sit the entrance examination conducted by Purbanchal University. Selection is based on merit, including previous academic performance and entrance test scores. The admission process may involve a written examination, group discussion, and/or personal interview.
Students enrolled in the program must maintain at least 80 percent attendance in the theory and practical classes of each subject.
Course Structure
The curriculum progresses from general academic foundations to advanced legal study:
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First Year: Political Theory and Thought, Economics, History of Nepal, Sociology, General Principles of Law, Legal Reasoning, and Clinical Work
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Second Year: Legal English, Legal Nepali, International Relations and Diplomacy, Criminal Law, Procedural Law, Legislative Principles, and Sociology of Law
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Third Year: Human Rights Law, Evidence, Public International Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Professional Ethics, and Legal Writing
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Fourth Year: Jurisprudence, Contract Law, Company Law, Administrative Law, International Dispute Settlement, clinical education, and optional subjects
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Fifth Year: Legal Philosophy, Labour Law, Agrarian Law, Humanitarian Law, Conservation Law, Private International Law, Trial Advocacy, Legal Professionalism, optional subjects, and dissertation
Practical Legal Education
Practical study forms part of the academic structure. Students may participate in:
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Moot-court and mock-trial exercises
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Legal drafting and case analysis
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Client counselling
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Court, prison, and institutional visits
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Community legal-awareness activities
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Legal aid and outreach work
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Research papers and presentations
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Internships with courts, law firms, government bodies, non-governmental organizations, or corporate institutions
Siddhartha Law Campus provides a library and a moot-court facility for academic and practical legal work. Teaching is conducted in English by faculty members assigned to the program.
Campus and Location
The program is available at Siddhartha Law Campus in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City–2, Makawanpur, Bagmati Province. The campus was established in 2023 AD (2080 BS) and is promoted by Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City.
Scholarship arrangements are available for meritorious students and students from financially constrained backgrounds.
Contact Details
Address: Hetauda–2, Makawanpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Phone: 057-525490, 9855069587, 9845029712
Email: siddharthalawcampushtd2@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the B.A.LL.B. program?
The B.A.LL.B. program is completed over five academic years.
Who can apply for B.A.LL.B.?
Students who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification in any stream with at least a 2.0 GPA or a minimum C grade in all subjects can apply.
Is an entrance examination required?
Yes. Applicants must sit the entrance examination conducted by Purbanchal University.
How many seats are available?
Siddhartha Law Campus has 60 seats for the B.A.LL.B. program.
What is the teaching medium?
The program is taught in English.
Does the program include practical legal training?
Yes. The curriculum includes clinical education, legal writing, advocacy, moot-court activities, research, outreach work, institutional visits, and internships.
