LLB/PGDNL Program

Foundational Level 

As the law is an interdisciplinary concept, studying law requires understanding the law from philosophical, economic, political and religious perspectives. Studying and doing the law requires examining law from different contexts and mastering research, writing and advocacy or communication skills. Therefore, the first two years of the law school, provide students with a solid grounding on languages (Dzongkha and English), humanities, social sciences, and skills such as legal composition, research, writing and advocacy. 

Doctrinal & Principles Level 

Starting from the first year, students are provided with an intellectual grounding on core legal theories, principles and concepts, and legal skills by providing training students on legal reasoning and analysis. Students take mandatory courses including torts, contracts, penal law and restorative justice, procedural law, property law, constitutional law, environmental law, corporate law, family law, administrative law, appropriate dispute resolution, international law, and commercial law. 

Specialisation & Experiential Level 

In the eighth and ninth semesters, students are offered elective options (which students may choose based on the programs of study), and all students must participate in a two-semester clinical education and practice. In the tenth semester, all students must go for full-time practical training (credited internships) in a law office, court, or other organisations, whether in Bhutan or abroad.