The integrated Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Law (BEc-LL.B) Programme is the second undergraduate programme being offered by Kathmandu University School of Law (KUSOL). This course is offered every February in addition to the existing integrated course on law and management, Bachelor of Business Management & Bachelor of Law (BBM-LL.B).

The legal component gives the same focus and strength in BEc-LL.B as in the BBM-LL.B programme. It meets all requirements of the professional undergraduate degree or Legum Baccalaureus. Students will be trained for taking the bar exam and proving analytical ability in advising or representing clients in the court system as a lawyer. It will meet all the prerequisites necessary for a general legal practitioner. Graduates may also consider careers as law officers, in-house advisers, legal consultants, or court officers, and may work in public administration, real estate management, corporate business, taxation, or consultancy services.

As an integrated course, the BEc-LL.B programme aims to create modern lawyers knowledgeable in both law and economics. The economic analysis of law sharpens legal skills, while understanding production, consumption, and transfer of wealth benefits students working in various sectors.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Apply and learn substantive and procedural laws, including drafting pleadings and understanding the legal setup.
• Identify and analyze economic issues relating to business decisions and policy-making from a legal perspective to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge about local and international laws and socio-political perspectives, implementing research strategies for practical applications.
• Apply legal principles to ethical issues, evaluate effects, and suggest critical reforms and reevaluations as necessary.

The program provides an overview of legal issues facing the economy and emphasizes both international and Nepali laws. Students will develop skills in legal research, writing, and argument, and integrate qualitative and quantitative data in their assignments. The program aims to prepare students for professional challenges, ethical judgments, and contributions to social justice and equality.

"Our BEc-LL.B is a five-year full-time study programme, with a total academic load of 188 credit hours."

Duration: Five Years (Full Time)

Intake: 44 seats each year

Pattern of Program: Semester Pattern - Total 10 Semesters

The School of Law is supported by the School of Arts, a leading liberal arts school in Nepal, in the administration of the economics components of the BEc-LL.B course.

As this course is being launched in Nepal for the first time, graduates will be pioneers in these learning outcomes. The integrated study of economics and law will prepare graduates to provide legal expertise in matters related to Nepal's economy, including the financial and development sectors. The demand for such lawyers will increase as Nepal progresses with economic initiatives and public policy.

Graduates of BEc-LL.B are qualified to pursue further education in either Master of Laws (LL.M) or Master of Economics. Multiple postgraduate options are available within and outside the University.

The candidate should have passed 10+2 intermediate degree or its equivalent of at least two years duration in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and minimum ‘C’ grade in all subjects from accredited Universities or Boards recognized by Kathmandu University.

Candidates must pass the Kathmandu University Law School Admission Test (KULSAT) conducted by Kathmandu University School of Law, KUSOL. The KULSAT consists of:

Written Test (100 Points)

1. English (50 points)
2. Legal Motivation (50 points)

Interview (20 Points)

1. Personality Test (20 points)