About Master of Laws (LLM)
Department of Master of Laws (LLM)
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Chittagong Independent University is designed to provide advanced legal education for graduates seeking specialization and professional growth. The program offers two streams—LLM (General) and LLM in Human Rights—allowing students to tailor their studies according to their career goals. With flexible duration options, it accommodates both LL.B. (Honours) and LL.B. (Pass) graduates. The curriculum combines general education, core legal courses, and a viva-voce, ensuring a comprehensive academic experience. Students can explore diverse areas such as international law, human rights, criminal justice, and environmental law. The Human Rights track particularly emphasizes global and regional issues, preparing graduates for impactful roles in legal practice, academia, and international organizations. The program’s structured evaluation system further supports academic excellence and practical skill development.
Credit Distribution & Course Categories
| Details | Distribution of Credits |
| General Education Development (GED) Courses | 06 |
| Core Courses | 30 |
| Viva voce | 04 |
| Total variable requirement for Graduation | 40 Credits |
| Details | Distribution of Marks |
| Final Examination | 50 |
| Midterm Examination | 25 |
| Class & Library Attendance | 10 |
| Class Test (Presentation/Seminar) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
- Programs shall be 1 year for students with an LL.B. (Honors) degree and 2 years for students with an LL.B. (Pass Degree). Total credit hours for the 1-year LLM program are 40 credits, and for 2 years Program is 60 credits.
Admission Requirements: As per UGC direction
Courses for LLM Program
| Course ID | Course Title | Distribution of Credits |
| LLM 0421 501 | Legal Research Methodology and Writing | 3 |
| LLM 0421 523 | Corporate Governance | 3 |
| LLM 0421 524 | Changing Concepts of Justice | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Distribution of Credits |
| LLM 0421 502 | International Trade Law and Arbitration | 3 |
| LLM 0421 503 | International Economic Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 504 | Fundamentals of Human Rights | 3 |
| LLM 0421 505 | Water and River Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 506 | Dissertation | 3 |
| LLM 0421 507 | Forensic Science and Scientific Evidence | 3 |
| LLM 0421 508 | Criminology | 3 |
| LLM 0421 509 | Constitutional Human Rights in South Asia | 3 |
| LLM 0421 510 | Islam and Human Rights | 3 |
| LLM 0421 511 | Emerging Areas of Criminality | 3 |
| LLM 0421 512 | Intellectual Property Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 513 | International Organizations | 3 |
| LLM 0421 514 | Private International Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 515 | International Humanitarian and Refugee Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 516 | International Environmental Law | 3 |
| LLM 0421 517 | Comparative Law and Legal Systems | 3 |
| LLM 0421 518 | Legal Professionalism Development | 3 |
| LLM 0421 519 | Human Rights and Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| LLM 0421 520 | International Commercial Arbitration | 3 |
| LLM 0421 521 | Penology and Victimology | 3 |
| LLM 0421 522 | Law of SAARC | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Title | Distribution of Credits |
| LLM 0421 500 | Viva voce | 4 |
Contact
Mr. S. M. Sihabul Islam
Manager, School of Law (SoL)
02333352926, 02333351262, Ext: 154
Email: shihab@ciu.edu.bd