Hamdard University

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
Faculty of Law

Introduction:
The need for a full-time Law College demanding the necessary degree of commitment from a student prep aring
themselves for profession entailing great responsibility and providing the necessary requirements to equip them
to assume such responsibilities has been felt for a very long time. The practical hazards in mustering up adequate
material and human resources, however, dissuaded many from making an endeavor. It g oes to the great credit to
Hamdard University in assuming the role of a pioneer in this movement. The idea of setting up a center of
excellence in law was mooted in a Board of Governors Meeting presided over by the Founder Chancellor Shaheed
Hakim Mohammed Said. Hakim Sahib was extremely responsive and emphasized that if the institution has to be
set up by the University, it must be a center of excellence in every sense of the word. He then directed that some
ground work be done to examine the feasibility of such an institution.
Realizing the urgent need for a center of excellence for law, Hamdard University Karachi, decided to establish a
full-time school of law at Karachi with a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. The Hamdard
School of Law, an integral part of the Hamdard University, opened for admission during the first week of January,
2001.

The teaching system, which is based on participatory pedagogic methodology, includes lectures, tutorials, class
discussions, seminars, assignments and such related exercises which contribute to the development of lawyering
skills. In the teaching system, emphasis is placed on small group classes tutorials, the desired aim being individual
attention to students.

A good law library is available on city campus which is open 12 hours a day. The Law Library of Hamdard School
of Law consisting 21,885 in numbers whereas Law books and Law journals are reaching the figure of 12,475
during the current year. More books are being added to the Library. At the same time there is I.T.Lab consisting
48 computers. The students have the benefit of the following useful exposures during the LL.B program at this
under guideline of Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Bar Council.
a) Mock Courts;
b) Seminars, Workshop, Moots and Debates competition;
c) Court Visits / Visit to Jails and Female Care Homes;
d) Visits to Lawyer's Chambers.
The Law School provides information and guidance to facilitate students' future prospects, both academically as well as
professionally. Academically, the students have the resources and guidance from faculty members for further and higher
studies in law. Professionally, the School provides information about placements and internship in different firms and
chambers during vacations.

Individual attention, guidance and advice on academic matters and career are provided to the students.

Most dedicated faculty consisting of eminent former judges of High Court of Sindh, and highly qualified senior law experts
with excellent legal career.
Achievements: Twenty nine (29) Hamdard School of Law graduates are serving in District Judiciary of Sindh,
Baochistan and Islamabad.

The First Batch was inducted in January 2001 and pass out in the beginning of 2004. Twenty nine (29) Batches have
already graduated n awarded Degree till December 2017. The Forty (40) Batch will be inducted in August 2018.

All Hamdard School of Law graduates applying for higher studies abroad have been accepted by reputable foreign
universities and colleges.

The students of Hamdard Law School are taken for visits to the High Court, the District Courts and other tribunals for
experiencing first hand working of the judicial system.

During vacations, internships are arranged for students with well-reputed law firms and senior advocates.

Structure of LL.B Program (5Year):

LL. B (5 Years)
The LL.B. degree program is organized on a modular pattern. The teaching year is divided into two semesters per year.
Each semester is of 16 weeks. Out of 16, 14 weeks for teaching and 2 weeks for Exams (Mid Term and Final Exam).
Although the degree is designed on the semester pattern as prescribed by the Higher Education Commission and
Pakistan Bar Council.

In the examination pattern the marks are divided into four parts that include Quiz, Assignment, Mid Term and Final
Exam. On the basis of total passing marks students are promoted to the next semester.

The minimum passing marks 50 is required in each subject.

Governance:
In order to fulfill its objectives of providing and promoting study and research in the field of law and allied subjects, HSL
enjoys having following Boards:

1) Executive Board
2) Board of Faculty

The executive Board is entrusted to look after the administration and management of the Faculty. Also responsible to
extend guidance to the Law School/Faculty on policy matters with the prime objective to develop the Faculty of Law as
a leading "Centre of Excellence of Law and Research" in the country and international recognition of the credentials, the
degrees awarded by the Faculty of Law Hamdard University.

Research Center / Research Groups:

Faculty of Law has planned initiate Research center / Research Groups in near future. It will provide an opportunity to
students to get new ideas and thoughts in field of law and legislation.

 Practical training of proceedings provided.

 World-wide acceptance of Faculty of Law, Hamdard University Degree.
 FoL Alumni are successful law practitioners and members of judiciary.
 FoL Law Graduates are well placed in executive legal posts in Pakistan and abroad.

Individual attention, guidance and advice on academic matters and career are provided to the students.
Most dedicated faculty consisting of eminent retired judges of High Courts of Sindh, and highly qualified senior law
experts with excellent legal career.

LL.B Program (5 Years)

(Recommended by HEC & PBC)
Eligibility: Intermediate in any discipline, 'A' Level or equivalent with 50% marks. LLB 5-Year Degree Program at
Hamdard School of Law has been designed to produce academically well trained lawyers having innovative approach,
high professional skills and understanding of law in socio-economy, legal and political perspectives.
Permanent Faculty: Ms. Sana Roshan Ms. Najma Swaleh
Justice (F) Prof. Dr. Qammaruddin Bohra Lecturer, Faculty of Law LL.M., M.A. (University of Karachi)
Dean, Faculty of Law LL.M from University of Karachi Ex-Military Estate Officer
Ph.D., M.A, LLB, DPA,CLC(Sindhi, Arabic & LL.B from Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Karachi.
Persian) Mr. Yousuf Moulvi
Ms. Asif Ali
Former Judge High Court of Sindh Lecturer, Faculty of Law LL.B. (Karachi University)
Ex. DG. Human Rights Cell. LL.B from University of Sindh 2014. LL.M. (Karachi University)
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Ex. Senior Faculty Member Sindh Judicial Ms. Sadia Khan Niazi Mr. Jawaid Farooqi
Academy Lecturer, Faculty of Law LL.B (Karachi University)
BA-LL.B from University of Faisalabad Pakistan Advocate Supreme Court,
Ms. Fatema Munir Ahmed 2015. Former Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan
Acting Director Ms. Tahira Manzoor
Faculty of Law Visiting Faculty: Lecturer, Hamdard School of Law
Justice ( F) Rukhsana Ahmed BA from Govt Girls Gizri Degree College
Ms. Aamra Tariq
Former Judge, High Court of Sindh LL.B from Hamdard School of Law, H.U
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law
LL.B (Karachi University)
M.A. (Karachi University) Mr. Syed Hassan Ali
LL.B (Karachi University) Justice (F) Abdul Qadir M.A. Philosophy (Karachi University)
Mr. Anwar Ahmed Former Judge, High Court of Sindh
Mr. Mohemmed Ahsan Hussein Qureshi
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, LL.B (Karachi University)
Suratwala
Deputy Director, Faculty of Law M.A. English (Karachi University)
LLM (Result awaited) from S. M. Law College Justice (R) Hassan Feroz
B. Com., S. M. College / Karachi University in 1994
Karachi. Former Judge, High Court of Sind
LL.B (S.M. Law College, Karachi in 2002) M.A. (English) Ms. Farah Khan
MA (International Relation) from Federal Urdu M.A. (Journalism) Advocate, High Court of Sindh
University in 2012 LL.M (Criminology) LLB from Hamdard University
MA (Urdu) from Karachi University
Brigadier (R) Riaz ul Haque Ms. Amna Ehtisham
MA (Islamic Studies) from Karachi University
M.A. (English) Federal Urdu University. MBBS (Liaquat Medical College) Jamshoro M. Phil Islamic Studies (Federal Urdu University)
MSC(Advance Medical Administration)
PGD (Islamic Laws) from International Islamic
University Islamabad. Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad Mr. Arif Kamal
MPH (Master in Public Health) Sarhad University Ph.D. (In Progress) from Hamdard Institute of
Ms. Atiqa Tariq Information Technology
Mr. Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Khan
Lecturer, Faculty of Law M.S. (2013) from Hamdard Institute of Information
B.S.C., University of Punjab
LL.M from Govt. Islamia College. Technology
LL.B., S.M. Law College, Karachi
LL.B from Hamdard School of Law M.C.S. from Department of Computer Science,
Diploma in Adult Education (ILO)
University of Karachi.
Mr. Syed Hasnain Haider Ms. Momiza Bawany
Lecturer, Faculty of Law LL.B., LL.M., Karachi University Ms. Sahar Saeed
LL.B from Pakistan College of Law University of (Pakistan) MS Marketing (In Progress) Hamdard University
Punjab Karachi
BA in Economics Statistics & Political Science from Mr. Ajazuddin Qureshi M.B.A (Marketing) Iqra University Karachi
Govt. College University. MBA.,LL.B B.A (Hons) SZIC, University of Karachi

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New City Campus Plot No. 4A, Block 6, Adjacent Dehli Sweets,
PECHS, Nursery Stop, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.
Phones: (92-21) 34386359, 34386360