Law Colleges & Universities in Pakistan

Where to study LLB (5 years), LLM, PhD and law diplomas — with admission, LAT and Bar enrolment guidance for law aspirants.

117Institutions

44Public sector

25Offer LLM

8Offer PhD

5Offer diplomas

117 institutions found

⚠️ Always confirm before admission that the university is on the Pakistan Bar Council list of recognised universities and that the college's affiliation is current. Entries marked “verify affiliation” could not be fully confirmed. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Roadmap

From intermediate to Advocate — step by step

Intermediate (HSSC / A-Level)Minimum marks vary by institution — commonly 45%; some public universities ask more (e.g. 55% at Punjab University Law College).
Pass the LATHEC's Law Admission Test — 50% to pass. Can be taken while awaiting intermediate results.
LLB — 5 yearsOnly the 5-year LLB is allowed; 3-year LLB admissions ended on 31-12-2018 by the Supreme Court.
Pupillage — 6 monthsIntimation to your provincial Bar Council and training under a senior advocate.
Law-GATHEC's Law Graduate Assessment Test — 50% to pass — required for enrolment.
Bar Council enrolmentExam / interview, then licence to practise in the lower courts.
Advocate High CourtAfter 2 years of practice in subordinate courts.
Advocate Supreme CourtAfter 7 years as an Advocate High Court.

Aspirant guide

What every law aspirant should know

Law Admission Test (LAT)

Conducted by HEC's Education Testing Council (ETC) for admission to 5-year LLB at HEC/PBC-recognised institutions. 100 marks: essay, personal statement and MCQs (English, GK, Islamic/Pakistan Studies, Urdu, basic maths). Passing score: 50%. Open to HSSC/Grade 12 holders and those awaiting results. HEC scheduled three LAT sessions in 2026 (May, July, October). Fee and certificate validity: not verified.

5-year LLB eligibility

Intermediate (HSSC/A-Level or IBCC equivalent) plus LAT pass (50%). Minimum intermediate marks vary by institution: UMT states 45%; University of the Punjab (University Law College) requires 55% and an upper age limit of 24 plus its own entry test. Treat 45% as the commonly cited floor (unverified as a uniform PBC rule).

3-year LLB discontinued

Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan Bar Council v. Federal Government (Const. P. 134/2012), judgment of 31-08-2018: admissions to 3-year LLB banned with effect from 31-12-2018; 5-year LLB mandated; LAT introduced; Law-GAT restored. Some directories still list 3-year LLB at older colleges — these are legacy listings.

LLM

Postgraduate master's in law; typically 2 years (4 semesters) after LLB in Pakistan (duration generalised; varies by university). Offered by e.g. University of the Punjab, IIUI, Karachi, Sindh, BZU, Peshawar, Hamdard, UMT, UoL, Bahria.

PhD / MPhil Law

Doctoral programmes in law are offered by a smaller set of universities (e.g. University of the Punjab, IIUI — PhD Law and PhD Shariah, Karachi, Sindh, BZU, Peshawar, Hamdard). Usually require LLM/MPhil (18 years of education) plus HEC-approved entry test (unverified per-university).

Diplomas

University of the Punjab Faculty of Law runs diploma classes in Taxation, Labour Law, Intellectual Property and Environmental Law (e.g. Diploma in Taxation Law, Evening). GCU Lahore and University of Sargodha also list diplomas in Taxation Law; University of Okara and Superior list postgraduate diplomas in Taxation Law.

Law-GAT (Law Graduate Assessment Test)

Conducted by HEC; mandatory for enrolment as an advocate with a Bar Council (restored by the Supreme Court in 2018). 100 MCQs on Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, CPC, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence and Professional Ethics. Passing score: 50%. Eligibility: LLB from HEC/PBC-recognised university. Registration fee was Rs. 3,000 (2023; may have changed).

Enrolment as Advocate (lower courts)

After LLB: submit intimation to the provincial Bar Council, complete 6 months' pupillage with a senior advocate (assist in at least 10 cases), pass Law-GAT, then the Bar Council's enrolment examination/interview (viva). Enrolment is with the provincial Bar Council (Punjab, Sindh, KP, Balochistan, Islamabad).

Higher licences

Advocate High Court: after 2 years' practice in subordinate courts (plus Bar Council process). Advocate Supreme Court: after 7 years as Advocate High Court. Senior ASC: 15 years in the Supreme Court (per secondary source; verify against PBC Rules).

Recognition check

Before admission, confirm the university appears on the Pakistan Bar Council list of recognised universities and that the affiliated college's affiliation is current (the University of the Punjab affiliation list marks de-affiliated colleges).

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Sources (researched October 2026)