Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Programme at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – Faculty of Law
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Programme at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University's Faculty of Law offers a specialized education in law with a strong focus on practical skills. Students develop legal knowledge, critical analysis abilities, and ethical reasoning essential for the legal profession. The curriculum is designed in consultation with esteemed institutions and legal experts, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Graduates possess the expertise to solve complex legal issues, apply modern technologies in legal practice, and contribute ethically to society. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and lifelong learning for holistic professional development.
- LLB Programme
- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Faculty of Law
- Legal Education
- Legal Skills
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GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF LAW Programme Details
PROGRAMME DETAILS Course Title - Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Field of specialization - Law Medium of instructions - English Annual Intake Duration - Depends on a) Requirement of Tri Services - Officer Cadets b) Availability of Facilities - Day Scholars - 4 years (8 Semesters) 2
GRADUATES ATTRIBUTES 1. Legal Knowledge: Apply to the solution of legal problems. 2. Problem of Analysis Identity, formulate legal researches, principles, case laws enactments to reach conclusions over the legal problems. 3. Design/development of solution Design solutions for complex legal problems identifying Socio, economic, cultural and environmental consideration. 4. Investigation Conduct investigations of complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods including analysis of information to provide valid conclusions. 5. Modern Technology Usage As a legal practiciner to be award and the applications of technological advantages for the betterment of the profession. 3
Contd 6. Legal Knowledge: Apply to the solution of legal problems. Legal Personal and Society Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to areas societal issues such as health, safety, justice, crimes, discrimination, poverty, equality, human rights and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional legal practice and also to share the professional experience with the young generations of the profession. 7. Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of legal practice. 8. Individual and Team Work Function effectively as an individual, as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi disciplinary settings. 9. Communication Communication effectively as complex legal activities with legal communities and with society at large. In the legal proceeding effective presentation and clear instruction. 4
Contd 10.Project Management and Finance Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal and management principles and apply these to one s own work, as member and a leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments. 11. Lifelong Learning Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the context of the changing world. 5
CURRICULUM DESIGN Curriculum of LLB Programme was designed taking into consideration curricula of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo and Sri Lanka Law College and with the expert assistance of the Quality Assurance Council of the University Grants Commission and officers of the Attorney General s Department. 6
SYLLABUS Year One - Semester One Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA LW 1 0 1 4 Constitutional Law I CC 4 - - LW 1 0 2 3 Legal Methods CC 3 - - LW 1 0 3 3 L W 1 0 4 2 Legal System and Legal History of Sri Lanka Roman Law CC CC 3 2 - - - - L W 1 0 5 2 Criminal Law I CC 2 - - Semester 1 I T 1 0 1 3 Introduction to Information Technology AX - 3 - D L 1 2 7 2 Communication Skills I CC 2 - - D L 1 2 1 2 English: Basic Study Skills (Law) AX - 2 - MS 1 0 1 4 Military Studies * CC - - 4 Total Credits 16 5 4 7
SYLLABUS Year One Semester Two Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA L W 2 0 6 4 Constitutional Law II CC 4 - - L W 2 0 7 4 Family Law CC 4 - - L W 2 0 8 4 Jurisprudence CC 4 - - L W 2 0 9 3 Law of Contract CC 3 - - Semester 2 L W 2 1 0 3 Interpretation of Statutes and Documents Criminal Law II CC 3 - - L W 2 1 1 2 CC 2 - - D L 2 2 2 2 English: Advanced Study Skills (Law) AX - 2 - D L 2 2 8 2 Communication Skills II CC 2 - - MS 2 0 2 4 Military Studies* CC - - 4 Total Credits 22 2 4 8
SYLLABUS Year Two - Semester Three Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA L W 3 1 2 3 Labour Law CC 3 - - L W 3 1 3 4 Administrative Law CC 4 - - L W 3 1 4 3 Law of Delict CC 3 - - L W 3 1 5 4 Public International Law CC 4 - - L W 3 1 6 3 Business Law CC 3 - - Semester 3 L W 3 1 7 3 Law of Equity and Trust CC 3 - - D L 3 2 3 2 English: Writing and Speaking Skills (Law) AX - 2 - D L 3 2 9 2 Communication Skills III CC 2 - - MS 3 0 3 2 Strategic & Defence Studies* AX - - 2 D S 3 0 1 2 International Relations ** AX - 2 - MS 3 0 4 4 Military Studies * CC - - 4 Total Credits 22 4 6 9
SYLLABUS Year Two - Semester Four Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA L W 4 1 8 3 Intellectual Property Law CC 3 - - L W 4 1 9 3 L W 4 2 0 3 International Investment Law Company Law CC CC 3 3 - - - - L M 4 0 8 3 Human Resource Management and Interpersonal Skills Human Rights Law AX - 3 - Semester 4 L W 4 2 1 3 CC 3 - - L W 4 2 2 3 D L 4 2 4 2 Military Law English: Research Writing Skills (Law) CC AX 3 - - 2 - - MS 4 0 6 4 MS 4 0 2 2 Military Studies * Presentation Skill Development Project Total Credits CC CC - - - 4 2* 2** 15 5 4 10
SYLLABUS Year Three Semester Five Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA L W 5 2 3 3 Research Methodology CC 3 L W 5 2 4 2 Law of the Sea CC 2 - - L W 5 2 5 3 Law of Taxation CC 3 - - L W 5 2 6 4 Land Law CC 4 - - L W 5 2 7 2 Law of Space CC 2 - - Semester 5 L W 5 2 8 4 International Humanitarian Law CC 4 - - L W 5 2 9 3 Law Related to Forensic Medicine CC 3 - - D L 5 2 5 2 English for International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) AX - 2 - D S 3 0 2 2 Conflict Resolution AX - 2 - Total Credits 2 1 4 - 11
SYLLABUS Year Three - Semester Six Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA LW 6304 Civil Procedure CC 4 - - L W 6 3 1 4 Criminal Procedure CC 4 - - L W 6 3 2 3 Conveyancing CC 3 - - L W 6 3 3 3 Trust Accounts and Professional Ethics Law of Evidence CC 3 - - L W 6 3 4 4 CC 4 - - L W 6 3 5 2 Information Technology Law CC 2 - - Semester 6 D L 6 2 6 2 English: Genre Analysis (Law) AX - 2 - D L 6 3 2 1 (Either) Sinhala: Basics for Beginners (Or) Tamil: Basics for Beginners AX - 2 - D L 6 3 3 1 LW 6 3 6 4 Research Project* CC 4 - - Total Credits 24 4 - 12
SYLLABUS Year Four- Semester Seven Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA MS 7 1 0 0 Military Training at Respective Military Academies* CC - - 15 L W 7 3 7 2 Environmental Law** AX 3 - - Semester 7 L W 7 3 8 2 Private International Law** AX 3 - - L W 7 3 9 2 Legal Clinics** AX 8 - - MS 7 3 2 3 Leadership Training** AX - 2 - Total Credits 14 2 15 * Only applicable for Officer Cadets ** Only applicable for Day Scholars 13
SYLLABUS Year Four Semester Eight Credits CC or AX Code Subject GPA NGPA MGPA MS 8 1 0 0 Advanced Military Training at Respective Military Academies* CC - - 15 L W 8 4 0 6 Internship ** AX 25 - - Semester 8 L W 8 3 6 4 Research Project ** CC 4 - - L W 8 4 1 3 Construction Law 3 - - CC L W 8 4 2 3 3 - - CC Arbitration Law Finance Law L W 8 4 3 3 3 - - CC Total Credits 38 - 15 Total Credits for the Whole Course 168 26 48 * Only applicable for Officer Cadets ** Only applicable for Day Scholars 14
RECRUITMENT PROCESS - OFFICER CADETS Preliminary Interview To determine Educational qualifications Physical standards Personality attributes Second Interview and Officer Quality Test Designed to test the physical and mental abilities Required to perform activities decided by the Interview Board within a stipulated time Preliminary Medical Test Required to answer question papers of English, General Intelligence, General Knowledge and Psychology for testing their academic performance and assess their psychological conditions Final Interview Interviewed by a Selection Committee headed by a representative from Ministry of Defence Final Medical Test To ensure that the applicants possess the required medical standards 17
RECRUITMENT PROCESS - DAY SCHOLARS Preliminary Interview To determine educational qualifications Written Test Required to answer question papers on English, General Intelligence, General Knowledge and to respond to a Psychometric Assessment. Awareness Programme To induct the students to university environment and education. 19
