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:

1. 95% Success rate at the last Bar Council Enrollment Examination.
2. Finalist at the 12th National Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition.
3. 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

1. 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

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.

2. 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