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Intro to Law Syllabus(1)

The document outlines the syllabus for an Introduction to Law course, detailing topics covered in both mid-term and final term sessions. Key subjects include the nature of law, historical legal systems, sources of law, legal reasoning, and access to justice, with various activities and assessments planned for each week. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices, culminating in a simulated legal process.

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Intro to Law Syllabus(1)

The document outlines the syllabus for an Introduction to Law course, detailing topics covered in both mid-term and final term sessions. Key subjects include the nature of law, historical legal systems, sources of law, legal reasoning, and access to justice, with various activities and assessments planned for each week. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices, culminating in a simulated legal process.

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INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Course Syllabus & Academic Scheme of Study

MID TERM SYLLABUS DATE / ROOM: ____________________

WEEK TOPICS ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENTS

1 Introduction to Law: Meaning, Nature, and Ice-breaker activity, concept mapping


Functions of Law

2 Historical Development of Legal Systems: Timeline creation; reading comparison


Islamic, Common Law, Civil Law

3 Classification of Law: Public/Private, Substantive/ Legal classification charting, in-class


Procedural, Civil/Criminal discussion

4 Sources of Law: Constitution, Statutes, Custom, Quiz 1; Source identification activity


Precedent, Religion

5 Legal Institutions: Legislature, Executive, Institutional roleplay and structure


Judiciary diagram

6 Court Structure in Pakistan: Hierarchy, Court hierarchy assignment


Jurisdiction, Specialized Courts

7 Legal Professionals: Judges, Lawyers, Guest speaker or mock client interview


Prosecutors, Law Officers

FINAL TERM SYLLABUS DATE / ROOM: ____________________

WEEK TOPICS ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENTS

9 Legal Reasoning and Argument: Basic Concepts Case analysis; IRAC method
and Approaches introduction

10 Legal Research Methods: Statutes, Case Law, Library scavenger hunt / HEC digital
Legal Encyclopedias library training

11 Law and Morality: Differences and Overlaps Reflective discussion, moral dilemma
exercise
WEEK TOPICS ACTIVITIES / ASSESSMENTS

12 Rule of Law and Separation of Powers: Case study: Asma Jilani / Dosso
Constitutional Principles

13 Access to Justice: Legal Aid, Public Interest Discussion and reflection on PIL in
Litigation Pakistan

14 Comparative Legal Systems: Islamic Law, Group presentation: Comparative legal


Common Law, Civil Law system

15 Recent Legal Reforms in Pakistan: Legal Article review and policy brief writing
Empowerment & Justice Sector Reform

16 Final Review and Legal System Simulation: Capstone project: simulated legal
Mock Court / Legal Clinic process

Introduction to Law • Course Syllabus Document

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