The University of London has launched a landmark microcredential in Pakistani law, offering thousands of its LLB students in Pakistan a crucial new pathway to prepare for legal practice
in the country.
The course, ‘Introduction to Pakistani Law', was formally introduced at a ceremony in Islamabad by Patricia McKellar, Dean of Undergraduate Laws, alongside the University’s Regional Advisor Saad Wasim. The event drew high-level representation from Pakistan’s legal and government sectors, underscoring the significance of the initiative.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik attended as Chief Guests. They were joined by an array of leading legal figures, including Supreme Court Bar Association President Haroon Rashid; Barrister Usama Malik of the Legal Education Commission; Justice Wahlya, Dean of NUST Law School; senior partner Owais Aziz; former Competition Commission chairperson Rahat Kunain; and Jamal Aziz of the Research Society of International Law. Heads and faculty from University of London Recognised Teaching Centres were also present.
The microcredential is designed as an accessible, flexible introduction to the foundations of Pakistani law. It covers constitutional structure, civil and criminal procedure, the penal code, and the law of evidence—areas essential to students intending to enter the Pakistani Bar.
“We are very proud to be the first foreign law programme to design, develop and deliver a course in Pakistani law for students in Pakistan,” McKellar said. “This online course will support students preparing to enter the Pakistani Bar, offering flexible study at their own pace. Our LLB equips students with rigorous legal training, and this microcredential will help them transition from high-achieving students to highly skilled practising lawyers.”
The University of London’s LLB graduates have long held prominent roles in Pakistan’s legal community and abroad. The new microcredential aims to strengthen that pipeline by grounding students in the country’s constitutional and legal framework.
Students interested in enrolling can find details on the ‘Introduction to Pakistani Law’ microcredential page, including how to earn a Certificate of Completion. Photo: london.ac.uk