🎓 Quick Summary: The 3-Year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) under Tribhuvan University (TU) Faculty of Law is designed for individuals who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree (such as BA, BBS, BBA, BSc, BE, etc.) in any discipline. It runs on an annual examination system across 7 constituent campuses in Nepal.
1. Overview of 3-Year LLB in Nepal
The 3-Year LL.B program is the most popular choice for working professionals, civil servants, and graduates seeking to build a career in the legal sector or qualify for the Nepal Bar Council Advocate examination.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) |
| Duration & System | 3 Years (Annual Examination System under TU) |
| Minimum Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree in ANY stream (BA, BBS, BSc, BBA, etc.) from a recognized university |
| Admission Mode | TU Centralized LLB Entrance Examination (Merit Ranked) |
| Total Annual Seats | 2,700 Seats across 7 TU Campuses |
2. List of 7 TU Campuses Offering 3-Year LLB (with Seat Quota)
| S.N. | Campus Name | Location | Total Quota (Seats) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal Law Campus (NLC) | Bhrikutimandap / Exhibition Road, Kathmandu | 600 Seats |
| 2 | Prithvi Narayan Multiple Campus (PNC) | Bagar, Pokhara, Kaski | 300 Seats |
| 3 | Butwal Multiple Campus | Butwal, Rupandehi | 300 Seats |
| 4 | Mahendra Multiple Campus | Nepalgunj, Banke | 300 Seats |
| 5 | Mahendra Bindeshwori Multiple Campus | Rajbiraj, Saptari | 300 Seats |
| 6 | Mahendra Multiple Campus | Dharan, Sunsari | 300 Seats |
| 7 | Hari Khetan Multiple Campus | Birgunj, Parsa | 300 Seats |
| Total National Seats: | 2,700 Seats | ||
3. TU 3-Year LLB Year-Wise Syllabus Structure
First Year Subjects (1st Year)
- Jurisprudence (विधिशास्त्र)
- Constitutional Law of Nepal (नेपालको संवैधानिक कानुन)
- Law of Contract (करार कानुन)
- Law of Tort and Consumer Protection (अपकृत्य तथा उपभोक्ता हित संरक्षण कानुन)
- Legal Method & Legal Writing (कानुनी प्रणाली तथा कानुनी लेखन)
Second Year Subjects (2nd Year)
- Criminal Law (फौजदारी कानुन)
- Property Law & Land Law (सम्पत्ति तथा भूमिसम्बन्धी कानुन)
- Public International Law & Human Rights (अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय कानुन तथा मानव अधिकार)
- Family Law (पारिवारिक कानुन)
- Administrative Law (प्रशासनिक कानुन)
Third Year Subjects (3rd Year)
- Evidence Law (प्रमाण कानुन)
- Civil Procedure & Criminal Procedure Code (देवानी तथा फौजदारी कार्यविधि कानुन)
- Company & Commercial Law (कम्पनी तथा वाणिज्य कानुन)
- Environmental Law / Labor Law (Optional Papers)
- Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparation & Clinical Training (प्रयोगात्मक अभ्यास)
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can I study LLB after passing Grade 12 (+2)?
No. The 3-year LLB requires you to have completed a graduation/Bachelor’s degree (such as BA, BBS, BSc, BBA, B.Tech, etc.). If you have completed +2, you must apply for the 5-Year BALLB program.
Q2: What is the fee structure for 3-Year LLB at Nepal Law Campus?
The fee at Nepal Law Campus is highly subsidized, roughly NPR 15,000 to NPR 25,000 per year (approx NPR 50,000 to 75,000 total for the 3-year course).
Q3: Can a 3-Year LLB graduate appear for the Nepal Bar Council Advocate Exam?
Yes, upon graduating from TU LLB, students are 100% eligible to register for and sit the Nepal Bar Council Advocate Licensing Examination.