Bachelor of Laws Honours
What is Bachelor of Laws Honours?
The Bachelor of Laws Honors (LL.B) degree is an undergraduate program that provides a comprehensive education in legal principles and practices. It prepares students for careers in the legal field, equipping them with knowledge of laws, legal reasoning, and critical analysis necessary for roles such as lawyers, legal advisors, or policymakers.
Why should I do Bachelor of Laws Honours?
Pursuing an LL.B degree at KIU opens the path to a fulfilling career in law and related fields. It equips you with critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of legal systems, empowering you to advocate for justice, contribute to societal change, or advance professionally as a lawyer, legal consultant, or public servant.
Why should I choose KIU for that?
Graduates of the LL.B program at KIU University have a wide array of career opportunities in the legal field. The practical training and industry placements equip them with the skills necessary to excel in various legal roles, including:
Moot Court Training: The program emphasizes practical training through moot court sessions, allowing students to gain confidence and experience in simulated courtroom settings.
Industrial Placement: A mandatory industrial placement at leading law chambers provides students with valuable industry exposure and research experience, enhancing their practical knowledge and skills.
Academia and Research: For students interested in academia or research, the program includes a dissertation component that involves conducting in-depth legal research, further expanding their expertise.
The LL.B program at KIU University not only prepares students for traditional legal careers but also equips them with the skills to adapt to evolving legal landscapes, making them valuable assets in various professional domains.
Entry Requirements
- Should possess a minimum of two Credit passes for core subjects and a Simple pass in GCE (A/L) or London (A/L) in any stream in a single sitting or International students with equivalent qualifications as approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and;
- A Credit pass in the English Language and a Credit pass in the Sinhala or Tamil Language, obtained at the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination or National Certificate of General Education Examination or an examination recognized by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka as equal to the above examinations.
COURSE CONTENT
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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LAW1301
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Legal System of Sri Lanka
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3
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LAW1302
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Legal Method
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3
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LAW1403
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Constitutional Law
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4
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LAW1404
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Family Law
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4
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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LAW1405
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Administrative Law
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4
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LAW1406
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Criminal Law
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4
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LAW1407
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Land Law
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4
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LAW1408
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Law of Contract
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4
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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LAW2401
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Law of Delict
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4
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LAW2302
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Law of Equity and Trusts
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3
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LAW2303
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Interpretation of Statutes and Documents
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3
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LAW2404
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Commercial Law
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4
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LAW2405
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Public International Law
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4
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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LAW2406
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Labour Law
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4
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LAW2307
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Private International Law
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3
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LAW2408
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Human Rights Law
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4
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LAW2309
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Law of Evidence
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3
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LAW2410
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Environmental Law
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4
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LAW2211
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International Institutions
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2
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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LAW3401
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Company Law
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4
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LAW3302
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International Humanitarian Law
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3
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LAW3303
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Intellectual Property Law
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3
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LAW3304
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International Investment Law
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3
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Two Electives
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LAW3305
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Criminal Procedure
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3
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LAW3306
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Tax Law
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3
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LAW3307
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Construction Law
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3
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LAW3308
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Insurance Law
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3
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LAW3309
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Media Law
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3
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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|---|---|---|
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LAW3310
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Clinical Legal Education
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3
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LAW3611
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Placement
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6
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Two Electives
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|
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LAW3312
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Civil Procedure
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3
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LAW3313
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Competition Law
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3
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LAW3314
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Banking Law
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3
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LAW3315
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International Criminal Law
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3
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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LAW4401
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Jurisprudence
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4
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LAW4402
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Research Methodology
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4
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LAW4403
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Law
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3
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LAW4304
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Arbitration Law
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3
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One Elective 3
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LAW4305
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Air and Space Law
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3
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LAW4306
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International Trade Law
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3
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LAW4307
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Law of the Sea
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3
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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LAW4308
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Ethics of Legal Profession
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3
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LAW4809
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Dissertation
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8
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One Elective
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LAW4310
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Law and Medicine
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3
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LAW4311
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Sports Law
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3
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LAW4312
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Tourism and Hospitality Law
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3
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Who May I Meet?
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Photograph
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Name
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Designation
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Degree
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Professor Wasantha Seneviratne
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Honorary Advisor
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MPhil, Attorney-at-Law
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Ms. Kanchanamala Geekiyanage
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Dean, Faculty of Law, KIU
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Attorney-at-Law ,LLM, PhD(Reading)
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