LLB Brochure 2020 (5july)
LLB Brochure 2020 (5july)
LLB Brochure 2020 (5july)
About
About SZABIST
SZABIST
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and SZABIST OFFERS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Technology (SZABIST) is highly ranked and fully chartered
institute of Pakistan established through a Legislative Act of
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)
Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). It is approved SZABIST offers an evening law programme that enables students to achieve a University of
London LLB (Hons) degree in a minimum of two (for students with a bachelor’s degree) or three
and recognized by the Higher Education Commission
years (standard entry). The University of London is a world renowned provider of legal education.
(HEC) Pakistan as a degree awarding institution. All the For over 150 years the LLB has not only provided the first step on a career path for many
programs offered at SZABIST are consistent with the thousands of practising lawyers within the Commonwealth and around the world, but has also
guidelines laid by HEC and other regulatory bodies, for provided many thousands more with the vital transferable skills of a world class legal qualification,
example, National Business Education Accreditation enabling them to thrive in many other professions. Academic direction for Undergraduate Laws is
Council (NBEAC), National Computing Education provided by a consortium of outstanding University of London Law Schools: Birkbeck, King’s
College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary
Accreditation Council (NCEAC), National Accreditation University of London, SOAS, and UCL.
Council for Teacher Education (NACTE), and Pakistan On successful completion of your studies you will receive a University of London award. Your
Engineering Council (PEC). Diploma will state that you were registered with the University of London and that your examinations
were conducted by the University of London Law Schools.
Vision Find out more about the University of London at: london.ac.uk/llb.
SZABIST aims to be a globally recognized institute for
excellence in education, research, development, and
distinction in service.
Mission
SZABIST is committed to produce highly qualified
professionals to:
• Meet national and global contemporary needs;
• Conduct cutting edge research and development;
• Provide hi-tech scientific and technological expertise;
• Meet current and future socio-economic challenges;
• Meet global citizenship responsibility.
SZABIST is a registered member of the following WHY CHOOSE SZABIST RECOGNISED TEACHING CENTRE
international and national associations: We are a University of London Recognised Teaching Centre. Being granted Recognised Teaching Centre
International Association of Universities (IAU), Paris; status by the University of London means that in the view of the University, we demonstrate a sustained
commitment to developing excellence in respect of teaching, support to students and administrative
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU),
processes.
London; The Association to Advance Collegiate
School of Business (AACSB), Singapore; Asia SZABIST Recognised Teaching Centre provides its students the opportunity to study with one of the
University Federation (AUF), Seoul; Asia-Pacific best faculty, many members of which work in the most prominent law firms and corporations.
Quality Network (APQN), People’s Republic of China; Students, thus, get an opportunity to gain an insight into the real world workings of the legal system
Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the while simultaneously getting the finest academic direction.
Islamic World (AQAAIW), Malaysia; The Talloires Appreciating the rising importance of technology in the legal field, we provide our students the
Network, USA; The Chartered Institute of Logistics and opportunity to study in SZABIST’s smart labs. This enables students to have access to the University of
Transport (CILT), UK; Management Association of London’s Virtual Learning Environment consisting of online study materials and library, making it a
Pakistan (MAP), Karachi; Marketing Association of more comprehensive learning experience.
Pakistan (MAP), Karachi, Human Resource Development
Our various co-curricular activities provide students an insight into the practical needs of Pakistan’s
Network (HRDN), Islamabad. legal system and equip them with the research, leadership, communication and teamwork skills
required to become competent professionals who will be the solution to its problems.
SZABIST is ranked as one of the most reputed university
by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Chartered
Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) Sindh. All
programs of SZABIST are conducted under strict
compliance of the relevant regulator bodies such as NBEAC,
NCEAC, NACTE, PEC and KHDA Dubai. Since 2012, the
SZABIST-QEC has been awarded more than 91% in the
quantitative assessment by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
HEC, Pakistan. Mr. Simon Askey, Dean UG Laws University of London visit to SZABIST
Mooting Activities
SZABIST Law provides its students trainings for mooting activities (a simulated court
environment) and encourages maximum student participation at internal, national
as well as international competitions.
CertHE
SZABIST offers another route to the LLB Degree through the Certificate of Higher
Education in Common Law (CertHE). Certificate of Higher Education in Common
Law (CertHE) is a qualification in its own right that also provides an entry route to
degree-level study.
It is ideal for students with Intermediate (HSC) or O/A Level grades short of the
requirement for LLB to start with the UoL Law Degree as CertHE in Year One and
those willing to continue can transfer to the LLB thereon and can complete the LLB
in a total of three years. For further details, kindly visit http://khi.szabist.edu.pk/pd-
f/CertHE-Brochure.pdf.
APPLY ONLINE:
Admissions Start : May 10, 2020 Log on to : http://admissions.szabist.edu.pk
Last date to apply : August 15, 2020 For further information please contact:
Classes commence : September 14, 2020 F-153, Clifton, Block-5, Karachi, Pakistan. UAN: 111-922-478,
Tel: 021-35823433 (Ext # 333, 334, 304). Fax: 021-358 21537. www.szabist.edu.pk
SZABIST Rule of Law Centre (SRLC) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Our Rule of Law Centre aims to raise awareness with respect to the implementation of The ICRC is an international organization which directs and coordinates international
rule of law in Pakistan. The Centre not only intends to bring to attention the practical relief activities and endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
legal and social issues that encumber the legal system but also enables aspiring humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. SZABIST law has the honor
advocates to affect policy change to cater the same. SRLC is, therefore, engaged in to be working in partnership with ICRC for its Health Care in Danger initiative which
organizing various workshops and conferences to invite aspirants to ponder over is part of the ICRC’s global initiative aimed at addressing the issue of violence against
various socio-legal issues. patients, health workers, facilities, vehicles and ensuring safe access to and delivery
of health care.
Additionally, SRLC invests in multiple alternative dispute resolution mechanism
As part of this initiative, SZABIST Law’s faculty and students worked on the project
trainings to ensure awareness amongst law students. The SRLC ensures our law
“Raasta Dein” which lead to amendments in Sindh’s Motor Vehicle Ordinance
students are well receptive to the change in the legal dynamics and are able to
ensuring a right of way for ambulances and introducing punishments for any who
perform exceptionally at external national as well as international forums.
obstruct it.
SZABIST Law is currently working with the ICRC on a research based project
designed to identify the existing problems and dangers faced by various types of
healthcare workers, whilst they conduct their duties on site (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
and off-site (medical camps, drives, etc.)
Career Counselling
We not only believe in providing support to our students during their time at
university but wish to help them find their feet beyond its walls as well. To that effect,
SZABIST does various efforts to counsel students with respect to career-building.
Apart from our faculty having an approachable attitude, they’re also involved in
arranging career counselling sessions to discuss with them the various options
available to them at the end of law school and help them choose the one best for
them.
One of the biggest efforts in this respect is carried out by SZABIST’s Executive
Development Centre (EDC). The EDC organizes yearly career fairs to enable students
interact with prospective employers which include leading multi-national compa-
nies and gain job opportunities. Law students are afforded opportunities to be
Annual High Court Trip employed in the legal departments of such corporations.