LLB (Hons) Law
The Bachelor of Laws Honours (LL.B) offered by the Faculty of Law at KIU University, Sri Lanka, is a UGC-recognized four-year law degree designed for students aspiring to build a career in law, justice, or governance.
Overview
About this course
The Bachelor of Laws Honours (LL.B) offered by the Faculty of Law at KIU University, Sri Lanka, is a UGC-recognized four-year law degree designed for students aspiring to build a career in law, justice, or governance. This comprehensive program provides a strong foundation in legal theory, practice, and ethics, covering subjects such as constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, human rights law, and international law. In addition, the curriculum emphasizes legal research, critical thinking, advocacy, and public speaking skills. What makes the KIU LLB stand out is its industry-focused approach. Students gain practical exposure through moot court training, mandatory legal internships with leading law chambers, and a final-year dissertation. Graduates are prepared for careers as attorneys-at-law, legal advisors, policy consultants, academics, or human rights advocates.
Why choose this course
Globally Benchmarked Law Curriculum: Covers core and advanced legal disciplines aligned with national and international standards.
Professional Legal Skills: Emphasises legal research, advocacy, public speaking, and critical thinking.
Moot Courts & Practical Exposure: Includes moot court training and clinical legal education.
Industrial Placement: Gain real courtroom experience and exposure to law chambers during studies.
Dissertation & Research: Final-year research strengthens academic and professional competencies.
What you will learn
Legal principles and systems, including Sri Lankan constitutional law, criminal law, and contract law.
Interpretation of statutes and legal documentation.
Specialized legal fields: company law, intellectual property, international humanitarian law, arbitration, and competition law.
Legal ethics, jurisprudence, and professional conduct.
Legal research, writing, and analytical reasoning through a final-year dissertation.
Skills you will gain
At a glance
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years
Full-time
Location
Intakes
N/A
Entry Requirements
To apply for the KIU Bachelor of Laws Honours (LLB) program, applicants must meet the following:
Two Credit passes and one Simple pass in any stream at GCE A/L or London A/L (in one sitting).
A Credit pass in English and Sinhala or Tamil at GCE O/L (or equivalent).
Equivalent international qualifications approved by the Ministry of Higher Education are also accepted.
Course Structure
Legal System of Sri Lanka
LAW1301 • Semester 1
Legal Method
LAW1302 • Semester 1
Constitutional Law
LAW1403 • Semester 1
Family Law
LAW1404 • Semester 1
Administrative Law
LAW1405 • Semester 2
Criminal Law
LAW1406 • Semester 2
Land Law
LAW1407 • Semester 2
Law of Contract
LAW1408 • Semester 2
Career Outcomes
Top Career Roles
Key Industries
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the KIU LLB program can: Enter the Sri Lanka Law College to qualify as Attorneys-at-Law. Pursue postgraduate studies (LL.M, MPhil, or PhD) locally or internationally. Build careers as legal consultants, corporate lawyers, academics, researchers, human rights advocates, or public service professionals.
Fees and Funding
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes-graduates typically proceed to Sri Lanka Law College to qualify as Attorneys-at-Law.
Course Facts
Location
Colombo
Duration
4 years | full-time
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