Introduction of LL.M. degrees
LL.M is a post graduate degree in
law. There is a wide range of
LL.M. programs available worldwide, allowing students to focus on almost
any area of the law. One of the most popular LL.M. degrees is tax law,
sometimes referred to as an MLT (Master of Laws in Taxation). Other common
programs include environmental law, human rights law, commercial law,
intellectual property law, information technology law, estate planning
(as a sub-specialty of tax), international law, maritime law, trial
advocacy and insurance law.
In Indian sub continent , the thrust of
legal education is on the undergraduate law degrees with most of those
opting for the undergraduate law degree either going forward to enroll
themselves with the Bar Council of Pakistan and start practicing as
Advocates or giving legal advice without being eligible to appear in
courts (a consequence of non-enrollment). Similar to the United Kingdom,
a Masters degree in Law in Pakistan is basically opted by those looking
forward to either join the academia and teaching profession or to
specialize in particular areas of law. Traditionally the most popular
areas of specialization in these Masters degrees in law in Pakistan have
been constitutional law, family law and taxation law.
Eligibility:
At least 2nd class bachelor
degree in law (LL.B) from any recognized university or college
Universities offered
programmes:
Please check
this link for a list of Universities
offered Law Degrees in Pakistan.
