Top 5 Best Law Universities in Pakistan

After completing your intermediate, choosing Law as your career option is nowadays one of the most popular choices students make. Choosing the best Law University for higher studies is the most crucial step in one’s career. Choosing the best Law University or Law College requires great effort and research, which many students find difficult. So, in this article, we will suggest top 5 Law Universities which are public sector universities that you should consider if you are looking for an institute that provides quality education along with an affordable fee structure.

These Law Universities are considered to be one of the most popular and best Law universities in Pakistan. The merit here for doing an LL.B. is also high as a lot of students compete annually to secure admission in these sectors.

These top 5 Law Universities are based on the opinion of our experts who have been working for years in the field of law, guiding and training them for different exams. So you can rely on our experience and cross-search these sectors to make your choice more clear. Following are the Top 5 Law Universities which you can consider for your LL.B. 5 Years.

1. Punjab University

   Punjab University Lahore is one of the oldest and most popular Universities if we talk about Law. This University has the privilege of providing Legal education to those who later become the Chief Justices, Judges, and leading Lawyers in Pakistan. The quality of education provided here and the quality of graduates Punjab University is delivering in the market every year forced us to place this University at the top position. Punjab University offers admissions for Law on an annual basis which are expected to be opened in the month of October every year. If you are willing to secure admission to Law at Punjab University, you first need to clear the PU Entry Test divided into seven categories, which the university recently started conducting. This test holds paramount importance in the merit calculation formula. After this, you also need to clear the LAT test conducted by HEC. Every year thousands of students apply to Punjab University to secure their seats in the Law Department but only a few succeed as the merit is relatively high compared to other Law Universities. In order to secure admission to Punjab University a candidate must have 950 plus marks in both intermediate and matriculation.

2. Quid-e-Azam University Islamabad.

   Established in July 1967, Quid-e-Azam University as per our list, is the second most popular and best university for doing Law in Pakistan. This University offers 100 seats annually and opens its admissions in the month of July every Year. There is no other entry test apart from LAT which is compulsory to secure admission in this University. A candidate applying for admission should at least have 85 Percent in aggregate as per the merit calculation formula, to secure admission into the Law Department of Quid-e-Azam University.

   Students from all across Pakistan apply every year irrespective of the distance, they travel toward the capital and complete their legal education at Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad.

3. International Islamic University Islamabad.

   International Islamic University is mainly famous for its Shariah and Law program. This University recently started an LL.B. 5 year’s program as well.  If you are interested in doing Shariah and Law degree this university can be on your priority list for many reasons such as international faculty, dedicated campus, and years of teaching experience in Shariah and Law.

   Candidates aiming to secure admission in Shariah and Law should score maximum in their LAT as the weightage of LAT is 60 Percent in the merit calculation. This University also offers admission to the LL.B. 5 Years degree program. 100 seats are offered every year in each of these degree programs. This university offers admissions biannually i.e. in spring and fall.

4. Karachi University

   School of Law University of Karachi is one of the oldest and most renowned Law Universities in Sindh. This university offers LLB and LLM Degree programs at a very affordable fee structure. Thousands of students from all across Sindh apply annually in Karachi University to secure their admission. This university offers 100 seats annually and opens its admission in November every year. If are from Sindh province and looking for a Public sector university then this institute can be the best option for you.

5. Islamia College Peshawar

   Established in 1913, Islamia College Peshawar is one of the oldest and the only institute offering both LL.B. 5 Years and Shariah and Law degree programs. It is important to note here that this institute started offering LLB 5 Years prior to it being made mandatory by Pakistan Bar Council Rules 2015. So if you are from KPK and want to pursue LLB Shariah and Law from any public sector university you can consider Islamia College Peshawar for both LLB 5 Years and Shariah and Law.

   Conclusion

   Choosing the right institute for your higher studies is a crucial step in one’s life. A lot of research and hard work is required to make the best choice for you. The universities discussed above can be on your wish list if you are searching for the best public-sector university. All of them are providing quality legal education with affordability for students.