This article will help you to know about the BALLB syllabus in Nepal. BA.LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law) is a five-year integrated course that is being offered by various universities in Nepal such as Tribhuvan University, Pokhara University, and Kathmandu University. BALLB is started in Nepal Law Campus in 2010 A.D, Prithvi Narayan Campus in 2011 A.D and in National Law College in 2012 A.D.
BALLB course may be yearly or on a semester basis. There will be a five-year course consisting of ten semesters on a semester system.
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The Curriculum of the B.A.LL.B. Programme – BALLB Syllabus in Nepal
BALLB First Year (First and second semester)
| Course Code No. | Course Title | Nature of Course | Full marks | Period /Year |
| PS. 351 | Political Science | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| So. An 352 | Sociology and Anthropology | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Hist. 353 | History | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| L. Eng.354 | Legal English | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| L. Nep.355 | Legal Nepali | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Eng. 356 | English (in Lieu of Legal Nepali for Foreigner) | Elective(for Foreigner in Lieu of L. Nep. 355) | 100 | 125 |
| Law 357 | Legal Method | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 358 | Comparative Law and Nepalese Legal System | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| S.Eng359 | Seminar in English | Non-Credit |
BALLB Second Year (Third and Fourth Semester)
| Course Code No. | Course Title | Nature of Course | Full marks | Period /Year |
| PS. 375 | International Relation and Diplomacy | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Eco 376 | Economics | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| SW 377 | Social Work | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 378 | Jurisprudence | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 379 | Constitutional Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 380 | Procedural Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Any Two – Optional Subjects | ||||
| Law 381 | Media Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 382 | Fiscal Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 383 | International Trade law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 384 | Equity and Torts | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 385 | Law and Social Welfare | Optional | 50 | 62 |
BALLB Third Year (Fifth and Sixth Semester)
| Course Code No. | Course Title | Nature of Course | Full marks | Period/Year |
| Law 451 | Criminal Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 452 | Public International Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 453 | Law of Contract | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 454 | Property Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 455 | Method of Legal Research and Writing | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 456 | Law of Evidence | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 457 | Clinical Law-I Alternative Dispute Resolution | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 458 | Seminar -1 | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Any Two – Optional Subjects | ||||
| Law 459 | Election Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 460 | International Air and Space Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 461 | Refugeelaw | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 462 | Gender and Inclusive Justice | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 463 | Law, Poverty, and Development | Optional | 50 | 62 |
BALLB Fourth Year ( Seventh and Eighth Semester)
| Course Code No. | Course Title | Nature of Course | Full marks | Period/Year |
| Law 551 | Administrative Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 552 | Family Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 553 | EnvironmentLaw | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 554 | Criminology and Penology | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 555 | Taxation Law | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 556 | Labour Law | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 557 | Moot Court, Pre-trial Preparation and Participation in Trial | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 558 | Clinical Law-II Litigation Advocacy | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 559 | Seminar -II | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Any Two – Optional Subjects | ||||
| Law 560 | Socio-Economic Crime | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 561 | Forensic Science | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law562 | Law of the Sea & International River | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 563 | Private International Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 564 | Law of Insurance | Optional | 50 | 62 |
BALLB Fifth Year (Ninth and Tenth Semester)
| Course Code No. | Course Title | Nature of Course | Full marks | Period /Year |
| Law 581 | International Institution and Human Rights | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 582 | Company and Corporation Law | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 553 | Juvenile Delinquency | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 584 | Interpretation of Statutes | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 585 | Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 586 | Professional Ethics and Lawyering Skills | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 587 | Clinical Law-III Project Work | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 588 | Seminar III | Compulsory | 50 | 62 |
| Law 589 | Dissertation | Compulsory | 100 | 125 |
| Law 590 | Victimology | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 591 | Forensic Medicine | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law592 | Intellectual Property Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 593 | Cyber Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 594 | Population Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
| Law 595 | International Humanitarian Law | Optional | 50 | 62 |
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