Islamabad, Jan 10: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Bar Council are considering a proposal to reduce the duration of the LLB program from five years to four years. This initiative aims to align legal education with international standards and market demands.
Key Points:
Meeting Details: The proposal was discussed during a meeting at the HEC, chaired by Executive Director Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum.Representatives from 44 universities, the Pakistan Bar Council, and the Directorate of Legal Education participated in the meeting.
Curriculum Updates: Stakeholders emphasized the need for curriculum updates to enhance practicality and competitiveness.Concerns were raised over the current program’s length, which is longer than international LLB degrees, creating challenges for local graduates and diverting students to foreign institutions.
Implementation Plans: If consensus is reached, a formal notification will be issued. The HEC has also pledged to help develop a revised curriculum for the four-year program if the proposal is approved.
This initiative has been widely praised for including all relevant stakeholders in the decision-making process.The discussion also covered the implementation of semester systems, faculty training, and licensing reforms.The outcome of this proposal could significantly impact legal education in Pakistan, potentially making it more accessible and aligned with global standards.
