Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Nepal Open University
3 years
Rs.
Updated December 23, 2025

University

Nepal Open University

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Three-year distance-learning LLB designed to produce practice-ready legal professionals with grounding in Nepali law, jurisprudence, and applied legal skills.

Description

The Bachelor of Law (LLB) at Nepal Open University is a 90-credit program delivered through distance learning. It targets graduates from any discipline seeking formal legal education for practice, public service, research, or compliance roles. The curriculum balances core doctrinal law, procedural law, constitutional foundations, and applied components such as moot court, legal research, and internship/project work. Graduates meet academic requirements for entry into legal practice pathways subject to prevailing regulatory rules in Nepal.

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

CategoryDetailsCredits
Compulsory Subjects16 subjects (8×6 credits, 8×3 credits)72
Optional SubjectsChoose 6 out of 13 (each 3 credits)18
Total22 subjects90

Year-wise Breakdown

First Year

CodeCourseNatureCredits
LWJUR 301JurisprudenceCompulsory6
LWPRO 302Procedural LawCompulsory6
LWCON 303Constitutional LawCompulsory6
LWLOC 304Law of ContractCompulsory6
LWNLC 305Nepalese Legal SystemCompulsory3
LWMED 306Media LawOptional3
LWTAX 307Taxation LawOptional3
LWINT 308International Trade LawOptional3
LWJUV 309Juvenile DelinquencyOptional3

Second Year

CodeCourseNatureCredits
LWCRI 351Criminal LawCompulsory6
LWIOS 352Public International LawCompulsory6
LWIPW 353Property LawCompulsory6
LWLRM 354Legal Research MethodologyCompulsory6
LWMCT 355Moot CourtCompulsory/Practical3
LWLAB 356Labour LawOptional3
LWENV 357Environmental LawOptional3
LWLOI 358Law of InsuranceOptional3
LWCAP 359Criminology and PenologyOptional3

Third Year

CodeCourseNatureCredits
LWCOM 401Company LawCompulsory3
LWIOS 402Interpretation of StatutesCompulsory3
LWIPW 403Internship/Project WorkCompulsory3
LWEVE 404Law of EvidenceCompulsory3
LWPEL 405Professional Ethics & Lawyering SkillsCompulsory3
LWMLS 406Major Legal SystemCompulsory3
LWIPL 407Intellectual Property LawOptional3
LWCYB 408Cyber LawOptional3
LWLOS 409Law of the SeaOptional3
LWVAS 410Victimology & SentencingOptional3
LWBNI 411Banking & Negotiable InstrumentsOptional3

Features

Features

  • Distance-learning delivery for working professionals
  • Strong foundation in Nepali constitutional and legal systems
  • Practical components: moot court, research, internship/project
  • Flexible electives aligned with emerging legal domains
  • National university recognition

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Meet eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (12+3) or equivalent recognized qualification
  • Apply to Nepal Open University during admission window
  • Sit for entrance test covering: English, legal knowledge (Nepal Constitution, jurisprudence, legal system), general knowledge & IQ, creative writing
  • Merit list prepared using combined Bachelor’s score and entrance test score
  • Complete enrollment and documentation upon selection

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Advocate (after meeting Nepal Bar Council requirements)
  • Legal Officer (government, public enterprises, NGOs)
  • Corporate Legal Executive / Compliance Officer
  • Legal Analyst / Research Associate
  • Judiciary support roles (court officer, law clerk)
  • Media and policy advisory roles
  • Banking, insurance, taxation, and corporate services
  • Academia and further legal studies