School of Law

Vision

To be a distinguished leader in legal education, the School of Law, University of Gujrat aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to excel in both national and international legal contexts, thereby shaping future leaders poised to make a positive and lasting impact on the legal profession and society at large. The School of Law seeks to cultivate an intellectually stimulating environment that fosters creativity, upholds the principles of justice, and reinforces the rule of law. Through a commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and meaningful engagement with contemporary legal issues, the School of Law aspires to contribute significantly to the advancement of a fair and just society.

Mission

The School of Law, University of Gujrat is providing a rigorous, comprehensive legal education that upholds the highest standards of academic excellence, critical scholarship, and ethical legal practice. The School of Law is committed to developing legal professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to make significant contributions to both the legal profession and society. Through a dynamic and intellectually challenging curriculum, cutting-edge research and capable experienced faculty, the School of Law nurturing profound understanding of the fundamental principles of law and justice.

Introduction

The School of Law at the University of Gujrat is committed to provide quality legal education in line with international standards. The School of Law offers excellent research and learning activities and provides a friendly, lively and civilized atmosphere

The School of Law intends to maintain and enhance the University’s reputation as a research institution by providing students on-line access to law journals, world digital libraries and other resources on the web. For this purpose the access to online facility of Pakistan Law Site has been provided to the Students. The library of the school is well equipped with journals, law reports, current legal periodicals and a wide collection of reference books. The library keeps computers, projectors and other audiovisual devices. The school will soon have its video conferencing facility for connecting with other institutions in Pakistan and abroad. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities for the students to take part in. In future, the School of Law aims to establish an Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Research degrees, post-graduate courses and diplomas in different fields of law such as International Human Rights, Islam and Human Rights, International Environmental Law, World Trade Organization, Regulation of Multinational Corporations, Islamic Legal Theories, Telecommunication, Taxation (laws and practice), Media Laws, Feminist Legal Theories, International Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Law of Armed conflict will be offered.

Programs Offered

• Master of Laws (LLM)  (2 years)
• Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) (5 Years)
• Associate Degree in Paralegal  (2 Years)

Chairperson Message

It is a matter of pride to see the progress being made at the School of Law in a relatively short time span.

The School of Law was established in 2008 and has quickly gained the vital position in imparting legal education in the vicinity of Gujrat. It tries to provide qualified legal academicians and legal professionals to teach the students of law in the region.

The School of Law is a platform for the students to get Higher Education in the field of Law in the following degree programs i.e., LL.M., LL.B. (Hons) and Associate Degree in Paralegal.

Apart from imparting legal education, the School of Law has also arranged seminars / guest lectures on contemporary legal issues for the students and general awareness of the community. The School of Law is equipped with a computer lab and has a huge collection of law books of foreign and local authors in a library with the availability of online access of Pakistan Law Site for both students and staff members.

In my view, Legal profession is one of the fastest growing and lucrative professions all over the world. Lawyers are held in high esteem in our society. Hence, I can confidently recommend School of Law to the prospective students for quality and research based legal education.