The Department of Law was established in 2009 with a view to addressing the need of producing high-quality legal professionals for making a significant contribution towards establishing the rule of law in Bangladesh. The department has secured scholastic service of a large pool of regular and adjunct faculties from the University of Dhaka, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh Judicial Service and reputed Law Chambers. Renowned Law professor Dr. Asif Nazrul of the University of Dhaka guides the Department as its advisor. The Department arranges need-based special training courses for its students in order to prepare the graduates for various competitive examinations including those conducted by the Bangladesh Bar Council and Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission. Graduates from the department are now pursuing careers as Judges of the Bangladesh Judicial Service, advocates, civil servant, teachers, corporate legal officers and development workers. The Department has excelled in international moot court competitions, debates and other co-curricular activities including securing the runner-up position among all the Universities of Bangladesh in the 12th Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition held in 2016.

 

Achievements:

1.   100% success at the last Bar Council Examination

2.   Finalist at the 12th Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition

3.   Finalist at the NILS National Legal Debate Championship

4.   Semi-finalist in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2023

5.   Access to Digital Library and Internet Archive 

Seminar Library

Department of Law at SUB, has its own seminar library enriched with top class national and international academic books and journals. One of its greatest priorities is to enhance the academic excellence of students, to improve their research skills and to foster their information based critical thinking. These facilities are available in addition to the Central Library of the University.

Financial aids and Awards

Merit and need based scholarships are awarded among the students according to the rules of the university. Up to 100% tuition Fee waiver are available. Waiver includes Merit based Waiver, Group Waiver, Reference Waiver, Female Waiver, Freedom Fighters Waiver, Sibling Waiver etc. In addition, the Department of Law awards three merit scholarships for each batch. Dean awards and Presidential awards are also given to the outstanding graduates.

 

Academic Programs

1.   Information of Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hon's) program

The LL.B. (Hon's) course offered by the Department of Law of the State University of Bangladesh aims at producing law graduates of top standards. They are expected to serve the nation by contributing to a host of legal professions particularly in judicial, legal and administrative services, financial and commercial institutions, research and policy-making areas, and public and international organizations. Department reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative, up to date and exciting program.

The Law Department is committed to arranging need-based special training course for its students. The aim is to prepare the SUB law graduates adequately for various competitive examinations including those conducted by the Bar Council and Judicial Service Commission.

In addition, the Department would arrange for its graduates at least three placements every year at reputed Law Chambers or Human Rights Organizations.

 

 

Co-Curricular Activities:

In addition to the above curriculum, the department runs a host of co-curricular activities on constitutional, legal and judicial issues. These include seminar, special lecture, moot court, law debate and observation of significant days. Eminent jurists, professionals, academicians, and human rights activists have participated in those programs. The department also undertakes study visit and court room observation program for students.

 

Credit Requirement for Bachelor of Laws Program

The students enrolled under Bachelor of Laws program will have to complete their studies within 4 (four) years of registration to obtain their degree. The minimum credit to be earned for the degree is 130 (one hundred and thirty) along with completion of all core courses. The minimum CGPA requirement is 2.5 to obtain the degree.

As per examination rules, course retake and improvement policies are applicable. Maximum two academic sessions are allowed for the completion of incomplete courses.

 

Admission Process

The university operates a round the year admission system divided into three semesters i.e. Spring (January-June) and Fall (July-December). The students are required to fulfill the university admission requirement in addition to the UGC guidelines. The admission forms and relevant information can be collected from the Admissions Office in the main building. Competed applications together with required documents should be submitted to the Admission Office as per deadlines. For convenience of the graduate students seeking admission in the master programs, the admission office is also open on Fridays and Saturdays besides the normal university working hours.

 

Credits Transfer 

Transfer of credits from institutions having equivalent curriculum, grading system and grading standard may be allowed for a maximum of 65 credits. The application for transfer of credits is considered by the University on a case-by-case basis.  

 

 

Admission Eligibility

For Students Under national curriculum:

·        Minimum CGPA 2.5 both in SSC & HSC or Equivalent.

For students from English medium curriculum:

·        O -Level: 5 courses with minimum CGPA 2.5 A -Level: 2 courses with minimum CGPA 2.5

Contact

Name: Md. Abu Sayed Mian

Designation: Senior Executive

E-mail: sayed@sub.edu.bd

Contact no. +8801766663565 +8801917179030, +880-2-58151781-5, 9128329, Ext: 121