Kathmandu University School of Law

The seventh school in the Kathmandu University System is the Kathmandu University School of Law (KUSOL). Its headquarters are in the Dhulikhel municipality of Nepal's Bagmati Province's Kavre-Palanchok District. It was created in December 2013 due to a resolution by the Senate in July of that same year and some preliminary work done by the Vice Chancellor and Registrar offices.

Since it was founded in 1991, the University has produced self-assured, imaginative, and socially conscious professionals. On top of this material and intellectual foundation, the School of Law is constructed.

Mission Statement

The Kathmandu University School of Law thinks that practising law is a noble and valued profession that merits public confidence. Only via superior legal knowledge is this feasible.

The objective is to equip our students to be leaders, problem solvers, and critical thinkers who can adapt to shifts in the legal field. To achieve excellence in teaching and scholarship, we integrate legal theory with practical skill training throughout the program.

The goal is to educate a diverse set of graduates who will go on to excel as attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals, as well as contributing members of society.

Accreditation

No law school in Nepal needs to be accredited by the Nepal Bar Council or any other statutory organisation. The Nepal Bar Council is the professional association of attorneys and legal practitioners formed and operated under the Nepal Bar Council Act 2050 (1993). However, the Council and the School of Law have remained in constant contact throughout the Council's formation and institutionalisation process. Insofar as they are appropriate in the Nepalese context, it strives to be informed by the American Bar Association's requirements for law schools. All graduates are eligible to sit for the Nepali bar exam.

Its programs strongly emphasise academic rigour, professional ethics, and the actual task of "lawyering" to aid in the success of our undergraduate students. Students can stay up with the quickly changing legal, economic, and technical advancements with their assistance. Because they are quickly immersed in a comprehensive and demanding curriculum focused on the foundations of legal theory, the skills necessary for law practice, and the highest ethical and professional standards, the students are sure to succeed.

With the help of a diverse range of domestic and foreign faculty members, the School of Law students will contribute distinctive backgrounds and life experiences to our educational environment. They will frequently participate in seminars and workshops with prominent individuals from Nepal's legal and business communities, emphasising issues and producing fresh concepts and theories. The goal is to create students who are prepared for practice by fusing academic rigour with skills-based courses.

The curriculum provides a wide range of chances to work on pro bono and compensated legal projects while supervised by practising attorneys and instructed by thoughtful, open-minded, and knowledgeable lecturers. This is crucial for the law school to support the development of competent, astute, and socially responsible attorneys.

University Highlights

Main Intakes

The intakes differ for different programs. The primary dates are Baisakh & Mangsir- Magh.

Scholarships

Numerous financial support programs at KU have contributed to preserving good academic standards. Generating support from all segments of society is the fundamental principle involved in financing the development and operating costs of the university. To achieve its goals, KU now runs the following school-specific scholarship programs.

Application Process

Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent.

Documents/Qualifications required for Admission

Academic Documents

• SLC Mark sheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• SLC Character Certificate
• Transcript of 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

For Masters, include the following:

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree 
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree 
• Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree 
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree 

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s: Both Nepali and non-Nepali nationals who have completed a 10+2 or intermediate or equivalent level of the study program of at least two years duration in any discipline with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 50 per cent or a 2.0 out of 4.0 and a minimum "C" grade in each subject from universities/boards recognised by Kathmandu University are eligible to apply. Students who have taken the qualifying degree final test and completed all of the preceding year's examinations are eligible to use it on a provisional basis, provided they pass the final exam.

FAQs

Where is Kathmandu University School of Law located?

The central campus is in Dhulikhel, Nepal.

What is the primary intake date?

The intakes differ for different programs. The primary dates are Baisakh & Mangsir- Magh.

What are the basic academic requirements?

Each course at the university has academic entry criteria that students must meet to qualify for that course. Generally, the minimum academic entry is the satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent for a bachelor's and postgraduate degree, along with a 50% pass percentage in the entrance examination.