Department of Law

About
Department of Law belongs to School of Business and Social Sciences, State University Bangladesh. The department was established in spring, 2009 to address the need of developing high quality professionals who are committed to the pursuit of excellence, and are endowed with vision, courage, dedication, and exceptional academic standard for making a significant contribution towards the betterment of Bangladesh.
All core faculties consist of law graduates from the Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka and other public universities having excellent scholastic performances in their respective fields. Most of the faculties have foreign degrees from top universities of the world with research and advocacy experiences. The department has also secured scholastic service of a large pool of adjunct faculties from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Judicial Service and reputed Law Chambers. Reputed law expert Dr. Asif Nazrul, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka supports and supervises the Department as advisor and teacher.
All the programs of the Department are fully approved by University Grants Commission and Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hon’s) program complies with all the requirements of the Bangladesh Bar Council. Graduates from the department are now pursuing careers as lawyers, corporate legal officers, development workers and government services.
The department is located at first floor, House 77, intersection of road 27 at Satmoasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. All class rooms are equipped with multi-media facilities and internet access. The University is covered by Wi-Fi and CCTV network all day.
Achievements:
- 95% Success rate at the last Bar Council Enrollment Examination.
- Finalist at the 12th National Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition.
- Finalist at the NILS Bangladesh National Legal Debate Championship.
Seminar Library
Department of Law at SUB, has its own seminar library enriched with top class national and international academic books and journals. One of its greatest priorities is to enhance the academic excellence of students, to improve their research skills and to foster their information based critical thinking. These facilities are available in addition to the Central Library of the University.
Financial aids and Awards
Merit and need based scholarships are awarded among the students according to the rules of the university. Up to 100% tuition Fee waiver are available. Waiver includes Merit based Waiver, Group Waiver, Reference Waiver, Female Waiver, Freedom Fighters Waiver, Sibling Waiver etc. In addition, the Department of Law awards three merit scholarships for each batch. Dean awards and Presidential awards are also given to the outstanding graduates.
Academic Programs
- Information of Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hon’s) program
The LL.B. (Hon’s) course offered by the Department of Law of the State University of Bangladesh aims at producing law graduates of top standards. They are expected to serve the nation by contributing to a host of legal professions particularly in judicial, legal and administrative services, financial and commercial institutions, research and policy-making areas, and public and international organizations. Department reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative, up to date and exciting program.
The Law Department is committed to arranging need-based special training course for its students. The aim is to prepare the SUB law graduates adequately for various competitive examinations including those conducted by the Bar Council and Judicial Service Commission.
In addition, the Department would arrange for its graduates at least three placements every year at reputed Law Chambers or Human Rights Organizations.
Co-Curricular Activities:
In addition to the above curriculum, the department runs a host of co-curricular activities on constitutional, legal and judicial issues. These include seminar, special lecture, moot court, law debate and observation of significant days. Eminent jurists, professionals, academicians, and human rights activists have participated in those programs. The department also undertakes study visit and court room observation program for students.
Program Summary
Course Duration | 12 semesters (48 months) |
Semester duration | 16 weeks |
Normal course load per semester | 9-12 Credits |
Number of semesters in a year | 3 (Spring, Summer and Fall) |
Study mode | Full Time |
Number of courses (Theoretical & Practical) | 45 |
Credits on law courses | 121 |
Credits on general education course | 09 |
Total |
130 Credits
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Credit Requirement for Bachelor of Laws Program
The students enrolled under Bachelor of Laws program will have to complete their studies within 4 (four) years of registration to obtain their degree. The minimum credit to be earned for the degree is 130 (one hundred and thirty) along with completion of all core courses. The minimum CGPA requirement is 2.5 to obtain the degree.
As per examination rules, course retake and improvement policies are applicable. Maximum two academic sessions are allowed for the completion of incomplete courses.
- Information of Master of Laws, LL.M. program
State University of Bangladesh (SUB) offers a general LL.M. degree, giving students an opportunity to gain legal acumen and expertise in important legal subjects and freedom to select their courses from rich curriculum of such subjects.
We believe that after completing this 1(one) year LL.M. Program, students will be able to contextualize complex legal issues, make in-depth analysis, undertake independent research and contribute to the legal profession and service with a much-developed intellectual ability. Department reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative, up to date and exciting program.
Special Features
1. Highly qualified and experienced faculty members from the University of Dhaka and legal sectors.The state-of-the-art academic curricula engendering cutting edge skills for the legal sectors and other corporate jobs.
2. Regularly updating academic curricula to keep pace with ever-changing economic environment and growing regional and global needs.
3. Small class size to ensure personal care with a professional touch.
4. Classes held mostly on Friday and Saturday.
Program Objectives
(a) To make law graduates capable of undertaking independent research including for MPhil and PhD courses in any recognized university of the world.
(b) To enable students to deepen their knowledge in domestic, international and comparative laws in particular on contemporary and emerging issues.
(c) To offer a unique opportunity to study advanced legal theories and their application.
(d) To enhance legal expertise of the professionals in order to equip them better for their career advancement.
Program Summary
Program Duration | 12 Months |
Semester Duration | 4 Months |
No. of credit hours in each course | 3 |
Course load per semester | 4 |
Credit load per semester | 12 |
Total Credit | 36 |
Program
Admission Process
The university operates a round the year admission system divided into three semesters i.e. spring, summer and fall. The students are required to fulfill the university admission requirement in addition to the UGC guidelines. The admission forms and relevant information can be collected from the Admissions Office in the main building. Competed applications together with required documents should be submitted to the Admission Office as per deadlines. For convenience of the graduate students seeking admission in the master programs, the admission office is also open on Fridays and Saturdays besides the normal university working hours.Credits Transfer
Transfer of credits from institutions having equivalent curriculum, grading system and grading standard may be allowed for a maximum of 65 credits. The application for transfer of credits is considered by the University on a case-by-case basis.Admission Eligibility
For Students Under national curriculum:
Minimum CGPA 2.5 both in SSC & HSC or Equivalent.For students from English medium curriculum:
O -Level : 5 courses with minimum CGPA 2.5 A -Level : 2 courses with minimum CGPA 2.5Admission Eligibility
Adviser
Faculty Members
Ms. Nazia Rahman
MSS in Criminology and Criminal Justice LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. (DU)
Assistant Professor & Head
Mr. Md. Asgar Ali (Retired District & Sessions Judge)
MSS in Criminology (DU); M.Sc. (RU); LL.B. (RU)
Associate Professor & Exam Controller
Sazzad Alam
LL M( Macquarie University, Australia), MSS In Criminology (DU), LL.B. (Hon's.) BRAC University
Assistant Professor & Coordinator
Cynthia Karim
LL.B. (Hons), LL.M. (International Human Rights Law) State University of Bangladesh
Lecturer
Suraya Ferdous
LL.B. ( Department of Law, University of Dhaka) LL.M.( International Law), Department of Law, University of Dhaka
Lecturer
Adjunct Faculty Members
Notice
Research & Publications
Syllabus
Course Code | Course Title |
1st Semester | |
SUB-599 | Ethics & Aesthetics |
COM-111 | Computer Application |
Law -100 | Law of Contract -I |
Law -110 | Constitutional Law of Bangladesh |
2nd Semester |
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ENG-111 | Developing Basic English Skills |
Law -105 | Law of Tort |
Law -115 | Law of Contract -II |
Law -140 | Bangladesh Studies |
3rd Semester |
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ENG-311 | English for Professional Purpose |
Law -130 | Muslim Law –I |
Law -135 | Jurisprudence |
Law- 260 | Legal History & Legal system of Bangladesh |
4th Semester |
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Law-200 | Muslim Law-II |
Law -215 | Interpretation of Statute & General Clauses Act |
Law -230 | Law of Equity & Trust |
Law -235 | Hindu Law |
5th Semester |
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Law-220 | Law of Transfer of Property |
Law -225 | Law of Partnership, Sale & Carriage of Goods |
Law -305 | Labour Law & Industrial Law |
Law -355 | Land Law-I |
6th Semester |
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Law -240 | Criminology |
Law -325 | Law of Insurance & Negotiable Instrument |
Law -255 | Law of Registration & Public Demands Recovery |
Law-360 | Land Law -II |
7th Semester | |
Law-245 | Company Law |
Law-250 | Law of Taxation |
Law -300 | Criminal Law-I |
Law-345 | Law of Civil Procedure - I |
8th Semester | |
Law-120 | Alternative Dispute resolution |
Law -330 | Criminal Law-II |
Law -350 | Law of Specific Relief & Limitation |
Law-405 | Law of Civil Procedure – II |
9th Semester | |
Law -315 | Law of Criminal Procedure - I |
Law-320 | Law of Banking & Securities |
Law-370 | Cyber Law |
Law-460 | Law on Forensics and Scientific Evidence |
10th Semester | |
Law -340 | Law of Criminal Procedure - II |
Law-400 | Legal Drafting & Convincing-I (Criminal) |
Law-410 | Law of Evidence |
11th Semester | |
Law-415 | Legal Drafting & Convincing-I (Civil) |
Law-420 | International Human Rights Law |
Law-450 | Environment Law |
12th Semester | |
Law -435 | Advocacy skills & Professional Purpose |
Law -445 | Intellectual Property Law |
Law -455 | Public International Law |
CURRICULAM OF LL.M. PROGRAM:
First Semester | Second Semester | Third and last Semester | |||
Code | Course Title | Code | Course Title | Code | Course Title |
LL.M.-505 | International Trade Law | LL.M.-605 | Law of International Organizations | LL.M.-635 | International Environmental Law |
LL.M.-510 | Comparative Legal System | LL.M.-610 | Administrative Law | LL.M.-705 | Admiralty and Maritime Law |
LL.M.-515 | Comparative Constitutional Law | LL.M.-615 | Gender and Family Law | LL.M.-710 | Business Ethics and Consumer Protection Law |
LL.M.-520 | Law on Banking and Financial Institute | LL.M.-620 | Media and Information Technology Law | LL.M.-715 | Law on Refugees, Migrants and Statelessness |
LL.M.-525 | Law on Treaties | LL.M.-625 | Principles of Equity as Applied in Bangladesh | LL.M.-720 | Research Monograph |
LL.M.-530 | Principles of Civil Litigation | LL.M.-630 | International Humanitarian Law | ||
LL.M.-535 | Comparative Human Rights |
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Notable Alumni
Law Alumni List
Contact
Name: Jinat Amin
Designation: Department Chairperson
Designation: Senior Executive
E-mail: sayed@sub.edu.bd
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