Welcome to Dhaka International University
Welcome to DIU

INTRODUCTION

Dhaka International University Faculty of Law is one of the preeminent centers of legal education in Bangladesh. Founded by prominent jurist, humanist and former chairman of Department of Law, University of Dhaka Late Alhaj Professor Dr. A B M Mafizul Islam Patwari, this faculty is the first legal education provider among all private universities in Bangladesh. Led by a diverse and dedicated group of faculty, legal scholars, researchers and practitioners, Faculty of Law provides unmatched opportunities of excellence and educational intimacy to study law and related disciplines in a rigorous and collaborative environment.

The faculty's curriculum is unparalleled in its breadth and depth to cope up with the present demand. For students, the experience is unparalleled. The faculty-student ratio supports a vast array of courses and opportunities for independent research and student-organized seminars. Students get practical training from clinical legal education, moot court, mock trial, court visit and other activities.

The faculty of law founded in 1995 as one of the leading research and teaching law school with 4 years Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (Hons), Master of Laws (LL.M.) (1 & 2 Years) and Master of Human Rights Laws (MHRL) (2 Years) programmes. DIU Faculty of Law offers students and alumni resources supporting both public and private careers. The faculty's network of distinguished alumni spans the globe.

DIU Law Faculty is unique among law schools in that it produces leaders in all walks of life: distinguished faculty members at law schools across the country; industry CEOs and corporate counsels; nongovernmental organizations and other nonprofit entities; entrepreneurs; government servants and the judiciary — just a few areas in which our alumni's talent and passion and dedication have made a difference. So, wherever you hope your future will lead, our Law Faculty can help you get there.

DEPARTMENT HEAD

Nasir Ahmad Associate Professor & Chairman nasir.law@diu.ac

As the Chairperson, I am both honoured and privileged to lead such an outstanding scholarly Law Department of the country. As a first Law Department among the private universities, we have educated successive generations of outstanding lawyers, judges and leaders from public and private sectors. Our alumni are more than a network, though, it is truly a family. So, on a personal note, I am immensely grateful for the ongoing generosity of our alumni and friends, parents, students, faculty and staff who share our vision for excellence. All levels of support are welcome and appreciated, and make possible student scholarships, our ability to attract and retain exemplary faculty, and the myriad innovative programs that make DIU a leader in legal education in Bangladesh. Our graduate outcomes testify to the high quality of our students and their legal education, and confirm that we continue to be one of the top places to study law.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • To provide higher education in law
  • Prepare the student to understand the theory, philosophy, role, and outcome of the law and its institutions.
  • To enhance the proficiency of student in legal analysis, reasoning, problem solving. Oral and written communication; legal research
  • Prepare the student to perform in Pro Bono legal services.
  • Promote the development of students' critical thinking skills and other intellectual tools that will serve their life-long learning needs, and enable them to provide leadership in law through contributions in research and practice
  • To teach techniques for time-management, self-reflection and collaboration to support ongoing acquisition of information and skills necessary for successful academic study and professional practice

FACILITIES

GALLERY

Our students engage themselves in various interesting extra curricular activities all through the year.

SYLLABUS

Duration of Study : The Law Faculty of DIU offers LL.B. (Hon's) degree of eight(8) semesters spanning over four years. Each academic year (January to December) is divided into two(2) sessions (January to June and July to December).

Admission Requirement: Candidate must have a minimum aggregate GPA 5 in SSC/ "O" level or equivalent and HSC/ "A" level or equivalent examinations (in a total scale of 10) or equivalent '0' (5 subjects) and 'A' (2 subjects) . Level or successful completion of twelve years of studies at high school level from abroad or equivalent. He/She will have to appear at an admission test.

Requirement of Degree: A student for the degree of LL.B (Hon's) must earn 143 credits ( According to BNQF)

LL.B (Hons.) Program  
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0611.1.1.01 Introduction to Computer & Information Technology 3 0232.1.2.01 Bangla Language & Literature 3
0231.1.1.02 Intensive English Course 3 0312.1.2.02 Government & Politics 3
0222.1.1.03 Emergence & Independence of Bangladesh 3 0231.1.2.03 Functional English 3
0421.1.1.04 Jurisprudence 3 0421.1.2.04 Law of Tort & Consumer Protection 3
0421.1.1.05 Legal History & Legal System of Bangladesh 3 0421.1.2.05 Muslim Law 3
0421.1.1.06 Law of Contract 3 0421.1.2.06 Law of Equity & Trust 2
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 17
3rd Semesterr 4th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0031.2.1.01 English for Law and Oral Communication &
Presentation Skill Development
3 0311.2.2.01 Fundamentals of Psychology 3
0421.2.1.02 Law of Statutory Interpretation 3 0421.2.2.02 Law of Policing & Security 3
0421.2.1.03 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh 3 0421.2.2.03 Land Laws of Bangladesh 3
0421.2.1.04 Hindu, Christian & Other Personal Laws 3 0421.2.2.04 Law of Transfer of Property & Registration 3
0421.2.1.05 Islamic Jurisprudence & Law of Succession 3 0421.2.2.05 Law of Crimes 3
0421.2.1.06 Criminology, Penology, Victimology & Restorative Justice 3 0421.2.2.06 Constitutional Law of UK & USA 3
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 18
5th Semesterr 6th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0312.3.1.01 International Relations 3 0312.3.2.01 Development: Models and Theories 3
0421.3.1.02 Real Estate & Construction Laws 3 0421.3.2.02 Law of Civil Procedure-I 3
0421.3.1.03 Special Criminal Laws 3 0421.3.2.03 Law of Criminal Procedure-I 3
0421.3.1.04 Law of Evidence-I 3 0421.3.2.04 Law of Evidence-II 3
0421.3.1.05 Administrative Law 3 0421.3.2.05 Mercantile & Banking Laws 3
0421.3.1.06 Labour & Employment Law 3 0421.3.2.06 Law of Specific Relief & PDR 3
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 18
7th Semester 8th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0314.4.1.01 Gender Discrimination and Violence 3 0421.4.2.01 Public International Law 3
0421.4.1.02 Law of Civil Procedure-II 3 0421.4.2.02 Information Technology Laws 3
0421.4.1.03 Law of Criminal Procedure-II 3 0421.4.2.03 Law of Drafting & Conveyancing 3
0421.4.1.04 Medical Jurisprudence & Law of Forensics 3 0421.4.2.04 Environmental Law 3
0421.4.1.05 Company & Securities Laws 3 0421.4.2.05 Trial & Advocacy 3
0421.4.2.06 Fiscal Law 3 0421.4.2.06 Research Methodology & Research Monograph 3
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 18
Total Credit 143

Admission Requirement: A prospective LL.M (1 year) student must have LL.B (Hon's) degree and for LL.M (2 years) student must have LL.B (Pass) from this University or any other recognized University.

Requirement of Degree: A student for the degree of LL.M (1 year) must earn 30 credits and for LL.M (2 years) must earn 48 credits with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50

LL.M (1 year) Program  
1st Semester   2nd Semester  
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
LLM1-0421.1.1.01 International Human Rights Law 3 LLM1-0421.1.2.01 Principles of Civil Litigation 3
LLM1-0421.1.1.02 Conflict of Law 3 LLM1-0421.1.2.02 Law of International Trade and WTO 3
LLM1-0421.1.1.03 International Environmental Law 3 LLM1-0421.1.2.03 International Humanitarian Law 3
LLM1-0421.1.1.04 Intellectual Property Law 3 LLM1-0421.1.2.04 Law of the Sea 3
LLM1-0421.1.1.05 Cyber Law 3 LLM1-0421.1.2.05 Research Monograph and Viva Voce 3
  Total Credits 15   Total Credits 15
Total Credits 30
LL.M (2 years) Program
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
LLM2-0421.1.1.01 International Human Rights Law 3 LLM2-0421.1.2.01 Cyber Law 3
LLM2-0421.1.1.02 International Environmental Law 3 LLM2-0421.1.2.02 Principles of Civil Litigation 3
LLM2-0421.1.1.03 Law of International Institutions 3 LLM2-0421.1.2.03 Law of International Trade and WTO 3
LLM2-0421.1.1.04 Human Rights and Development 3 LLM2-0421.1.2.04 International Humanitarian Law 3
  Total Credits 12   Total Credits 12
3rd Semester 4th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
LLM2-0421.2.1.01 Law of the Sea 3 LLM2-0421.2.2.01 Forensics and Criminalistics 3
LLM2-0421.2.1.02 Law of Policing and Security 3 LLM2-0421.2.2.02 Administrative Law 3
LLM2-0421.2.1.03 Intellectual Property Law 3 LLM2-0421.2.2.03 Conflict of Law 3
LLM2-0421.2.1.04 International Law on Refugees, Migrants and
Stateless Persons
3 LLM2-0421.2.2.04 Research Monograph and Viva Voce 3
  Total Credits 12   Total Credits 12
Total Credits 48

Admission Requirement: A prospective MHRL student must have bachelor degree from this University of from any other recognized University.

Requirement of Degree: A student for the degree of MHRL must earn 54 credits with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50.

MHRL Program (2 years)
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
MHRL-0421.1.1.01 Evolution and Theories of Human Rights 3 MHRL-0421.1.2.01 Children's Rights In Theory And Practice 3
MHRL-0421.1.1.02 International Human Rights Law 3 LLM2-0421.1.2.02 Tobacco Control and Human Rights 3
MHRL-0421.1.1.03 Intellectual Property Rights 3 MHRL-0421.1.2.03 Law of International Institutions 3
MHRL-0421.1.1.04 International Humanitarian Law 3 MHRL-0421.1.2.04 European Human Rights System 3
  Total Credits 12   Total Credits 12
3rd Semester 4th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
MHRL-0421.2.1.01 Administrative Law and Human Rights 3 MHRL-0421.2.2.01 Human Rights in Bangladesh 3
MHRL-0421.2.1.02 International Environmental Law 3 MHRL-0421.2.2.02 Human Rights and Development 3
MHRL-0421.2.1.03 African Human Rights System 3 MHRL-0421.2.2.03 Inter-American Human Rights System 3
MHRL-0421.2.1.04 International Law on Refugees, Migrants and
Stateless Persons
3 MHRL-0421.2.2.04 Research Monograph and Viva Voce 3
  Total Credits 12   Total Credits 12
Total Credits 48
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