Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BALLB)

 Rajarshi Janak University

 5 Years

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) at Rajarshi Janak University is a prestigious integrated program designed for students aspiring to pursue a career in law with a strong foundation in the arts. This comprehensive five-year course combines the study of arts and humanities with in-depth legal education, preparing students for a dynamic career in various legal professions.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BALLB) program, candidates must meet the following criteria

Educational Qualification:

Must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Minimum Marks:

OR

Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the 12th standard.

OR

Candidates must have achieved a grade of “C” or equivalent.

OR

Candidates must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.

Entrance examination and/or interview as per university guidelines.

Admission Process
  1. Application: Submit the online application form along with the required documents.
  2. Entrance Exam: Appear for the university’s entrance examination.
  3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
  4. Admission Confirmation: Selected candidates will receive an admission offer letter and must confirm their enrollment by paying the admission fee.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BA LLB program can pursue diverse career paths, including:
  • Legal Practice: Advocate, Solicitor, Legal Consultant
  • Corporate Sector: Legal Advisor, Compliance Officer
  • Judicial Services: Judge, Magistrate
  • Public Sector: Legal Officer, Public Prosecutor
  • Academia: Legal Researcher, Lecturer        
Curricular Structure
S.N. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
BALLB First Semester
1 HL 101 Fundamental Principle of Jurisprudence 4
2 HL 102 Fundamentals of the Nepalese Economy 4
3 HL 103 Legal and Judical History of Nepal 2
4 HL 104 Outline to Sociology 4
5 HL 105 Introduction to Political Thoughts 4
Total Credit 18    
BALLB Second Semester
1 HL 153 Concepts of Law and Justice 4
2 HL 154 >td >2 30
3 HL 161 Nepalese Constitution 4
4 HL 162 Clinical Work 2
5 HL 163 Laws of Crime I 4
Total Credit 16    
BALLB Third Semester
1 HL 202 Procedural Law I 2
2 HL 203 Laws of Crime II 4
3 HL 212 Legal Nepali 4
4 HL 213 Procedural Law II 2
5 HL 222 Legal English 4
6 HL 233 Street Law and Legal Awareness Program Participation 4
Total Credit 20    
BALLB Fourth Semester
1 HL 252 Penology 4
2 HL 253 Family Law 2
3 HL 254 Land Law 2
4 HL 261 Human Rights 2
5 HL 265 Housing Law of Nepal 2
6 HL 266 Lawyering Ethics 2
7 HL 267 Clinical Works: Interaction with Lawyers and Prosecutors 2
Total Credit 16    
BALLB Fifth Semester
1 HL 305 Legal Research 2
2 HL 306 Clinical Practice: Criminal Trial Advocacy 2
3 HL 310 Clinical Practice: Drafting of Criminal Case Documents 4
4 HL 333 Forensic Crime Investigation 4
5 HL 345 Fiscal Crime 4
Total Credit 16    
BALLB Sixth Semester
1 HL 356 Clinical Practice: Civil Cases Trial Advocacy 4
2 HL 357 Clinical Practice: Drafting of Civil Cases Documents 4
3 HL 366 Intellectual Property Right Law 4
4 HL 377 Cyber Crime and Law 4
5 HL 387 Advance Jurisprudence 4
Total Credit 20    
BALLB Seventh Semester
1 HL 401 Constitutional Law I 4
2 HL 405 Public International Law 4
3 HL 407 Contract Law I: Cases Documents 4
4 HL 410 Clinical Works: Outreach Program on Situation of Application of Law 4
5 HL 433 Social Welfare and Social Works 2
Total Credit 18    
BALLB Eighth Semester
1 HL 455 Constitutional Law II 2
2 HL 466 Private International Law 2
3 HL 469 Human Rights 4
4 HL 479 Environment Law 4
5 HL 489 Contract Law II 4
Total Credit 16    
BALLB Ninth Semester
1 HL 305 Legal Philosophy 4
2 HL 510 Energy Law (Optional) 4
3 HL 515 Civil Aviation Law (Optional) 4
4 HL 535 Tourism Law (Optional) 4
5 HL 540 Clinical Practice: Write Jurisdiction, Practice and Drafting 2
6 HL 542 Banking Law (Optional) 4
7 HL 547 Insurance Law (Optional) 4
8 HL 549 Taxation Law (Optional) 4
Total Credit 34 Reading only: 6+12=18 Cr.
BALLB Tenth Semester
1 HL 555 Externship Work and Dissertation 4
2 HL 560 Land Law 2
3 HL 565 International Humanitarian Law 2
4 HL 570 Medico-Forensic, Digital Forensic, Texicology and Serology 2
5 HL 580 Internship and Placement 4
Total Credit 14    
Compulsory Subjects: 164 Cr. Optional Subjects: 12 Cr. Complete Syllabus: 188 Cr.