History of the Department of Law
The Department of Law came into existence in 1920 together with the Rangoon University, what is today the University of Yangon. It was one of seven original affiliated faculties of the Rangoon University.
Bachelor of Laws (BL)
During the early years the Law Department only offered a law degree known as Bachelor of Laws (BL) degree as a part-time post graduate degree course. The BL Degree consisted of a two year course of study.
Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA (Law)), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
With the advent of the Revolutionary Council after 1962, a Committee to reform legal education was established, and significant reforms were accomplished by the Higher Education Law of 1964. After 1964, the law course at the University of Yangon became a fulltime course. Under this system, students obtained a BA (Law) degree after 4 years of study and had to continue their studies for another year to get their LLB degree.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
New system of higher education brought the fulltime legal education course in the name of LLB degree in 1965. It became a five year, full-time course of study at the Department of Law. The Bachelor of Laws degree program remained the main vehicle for University legal studies at all Law Departments of Universities except University of Yangon and University of Mandalay till academic year of 2013. The YU Law Department, however, has re-launched its first year law classes for outstanding students starting from 2013-14 new academic years. UY Law has recently reproduced first – batch – LLB graduates in 2018-2019 academic year.
The first postgraduate legal degree program at the Department of Law, the LLM degree program, was established in 1973. The new LLM program presently run is two years in duration. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in four different areas: Civil Law, Commercial Law, International Law, and Maritime Law. LLB graduates from UY, who are qualified to attend LLM, are directly admitted into the LLM program at the University of Yangon, Department of Law. However, for those who got LLB degree with qualified from other Conventional Universities will be admitted to the master program at UY Law only after successfully passing an entrance examination.
During their first three semesters students take requisite Masters level course and are assessed by examination. During their final semester, students must undertake their own research and produce a written thesis.
Master of Research (MRes)
This is a one year program dedicates to researching the law. Students were required to develop and produce a significant piece of scholarship during their candidacy. LLM degree holders who are qualified to do research are admitted to this program. This will be no more MRes programme at UY starting from 2019-2020 academic year.
Doctoral Program (PhD)
Since 1999, the Department of Law has offered PhD degree program which has consistently been in high demand. The duration of the doctoral course is five years. The first year is a preliminary qualifying year, which includes methodological and theoretical study. The remaining four years are devoted to the preparation of the candidate’s dissertation. Eligibility to enter the program is limited to LLM degree holder academic staff and ministerial staff with two or more years of service that pass an entrance examination; and MRes degree holders (who are exempted from the entrance exam). To date (as of 2019 January), YU has conferred about 180 PhD graduates for different areas of law (Civil Law, International Law, IP, Environmental Law, etc…).
Graduate Diploma Courses
Graduate diploma courses are offered by the Department of Law under the University’s Human Resources Development Program 2004. There are four different areas of law in which diplomas are offered: Business Law, International Law, Maritime Law and Intellectual Property Law. Each diploma course lasts one year. Individuals with any undergraduate degree who pass the entrance examination can attend the Diploma courses. It is a part-time diploma program.
Admission Requirements (DBL, DIL, DML, DIPL)
Application Check List
Completed application package must include:
Note: Incomplete or incorrect application information will not be considered for admission.
Master of Arts in Business Law (MA Business Law)
The Department of Law is responsible for a two year MA program in business law. In order to gain entry into the program a student must have a graduate diploma in business law and pass an entrance examination. It is a full time program.
Admission Requirements
Staffing
Department of Law of YU has a small but dynamic team consisted of four Professors including one Head of Department, one Associate Professor, fourteenth lecturers, eight assistant lecturers and two tutors. It is also supported by rich knowledge of distinguished part-time Professors who are well acquainted with issues of human rights, international trade, family laws, etc.
Heads of the Department (In reverse order)
Dr Thwin Pa Pa Professor & Head
Dr Hnin Hnin Saw Hla Maung Professor
Prof. Dr Ohn Mar Khin Professor
Dr Tin Myo Myo Swe Professor
Dr. Su Su Mon Associate Professor
Dr Zar Yie Win Lecturer
Dr Thet Oo Zan Lecturer
Dr. Khin Hninn Wint Kyaw Lecturer
Dr Yin Yawai Phoo Assistant Lecturer
U Ba Thwin Part Time Professors
Prof. Daw Wai Wai Kyi Part Time Professors
1. Civil Law
2. International Law
3. Maritime Law
4. Commercial Law
5. Intellectual Property Law
6. Environmental Law
7. Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
8. Comparative Law
International Cooperation of Law Department, UY
Since 2013-14 Academic Year, University of Yangon Department of Law hosted four visiting professors who were sponsored by Open Society Foundations (OSF) focusing on international human rights law, comparative constitutional law, international law and international environmental law, corporate law and public right litigation.
On 29 June 2013, Myanmar Japan Legal Research Center was established by Yangon University and Nagoya University. This center has conducted many workshops and other academic activities such as comparative legal research between Myanmar and Japan.
Since 2013, BABSEA CLE has sponsored giving and promoting clinical legal education to Myanmar. Series of Faculty Seminar on different areas of law and Curriculum Development Seminars were held in the UY.
Australian National University and National University of Singapore signed MOU with University of Yangon, Law Department in 2014 for academic and research exchange and co-operation. Other collaborations were training program with Oxford University of UK, Colombia University of US, Central University of Hungary and Professor exchanged programme with the University of Toulouse I, France.
In 2015-16 academic years, Law Department hosted an American Professor from Brooklyn law school of New York, for one semester as a visiting professor.
During 2016-17 Academic Year, Law Department hosted two visiting lecturer who were Global Teaching Fellow from the Central European University (CEU), Budapest, Hungary for one semester at law department.
In addition, Law Department hosted visiting Professor Jonathan Liljeblad from the Swinburne Law School of Australia. Recently, Professor Marsha Garrison, Law Professor from Brooklyn Law School of USA is with Law Department as visiting professor as her second visit to the Department.
2017-2018 Academic Year
| No. | Nationality | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | Australia | 1 | 1 |
FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I
Foundation Courses
မ ၁၀၀၁ ျမန္မာစာ
Eng 1001 English
Core Courses (For Law Specialization)
Law 1101 Introduction to the Study of Law I
Law 1102 History of State and Law
Elective Courses (One subject to be chosen)
Phil 1001 Logic in Practice I
Hist 1001 Introduction to Myanmar Civilizations I
IR 1002 Introduction to International Relations I
Psy 1004 Public Relations
Eco 1001 Principles of Microeconomics
Geog1003 Geography of Southeast Asian Countries
OS 1003 Buddhist Culture
AM 1001 Aspects of Myanmar
FIRST YEAR SEMESTER II
Foundation Courses
မ ၁၀၀၂ ျမန္မာစာ
Eng 1002 English
Core Courses
Law 1103 Introduction to the Study of Law II
Law 1104 Jurisprudence
Elective Courses (One subject to be taken)
Phil 1003 Logic in Practice II
Hist 1004 Introduction to Myanmar Civilizations II
IR 1004 Introduction to International Relations II
Psy 1008 Understanding Human Interaction
Eco 1002 Principles of Macroeconomics
Geog1004 Geography of Myanmar
OS 1007 Pali Literature
AM 1002 Aspects of Myanmar
SECOND YEAR SEMESTER I
Foundation Course
Eng 2001 English
Core Courses
Law 2101 Myanmar Customary Law I
Law 2102 Law of Contract
Law 2103 Labour Law
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be chosen)
Law 2104 Law Relating to Sale of Goods
Law 2105 Principles of Legal Profession
(One subject to be chosen )
Eng 2003 Developing Communicative Skills I
Phil 2004 Philosophy of Law I
IR 2002 Elements of Political Institutions I
Eco 2001 Macroeconomics
Elective Courses ( For other Specializations )
Law 2001 Study of Law (CU – 3 For IR)
Law 2002 Law and Justice I (For Political Science)
SECOND YEAR SEMESTER II
Foundation Course
Eng 2002 English
Core Courses
Law 2106 Myanmar Customary Law II
Law 2107 Law of Tort
Law 2108 Land Law
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be chosen)
Law 2109 Negotiable Instruments Act
Law 2110 Law of Banking
(One subject to be taken)
Eco 2002 International Trade
Eng 2004 Developing Communicative Skills II
Phil 2009 Philosophy of Law II
IR 2004 Elements of Political Institutions II
Elective Courses (For other Specializations )
Law 2003 Business Law (Commerce + B Act)
Law 2004 Law and Justice II (For Political Science)
Law 2005 ASEAN Documents
Law 2006 Introduction to International Law (For IR)
THIRD YEAR SEMESTER I
Foundation Course
Eng 3001 English
Core Courses
Law 3101 Criminal Law
Law 3102 Public International Law I
Law 3103 Business Law I
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization)
(One subject to be taken)
Law 3104 Conflict of Laws
Law 3105 Law of Banking
(One subject to be taken)
Psy 3001 Crime and Psychology I
Eng3003 Communicative Skills (Advanced)
Eng 3006 Translation
Eco 3001 Introduction to Economics of Development
IR 3002 Current Issues in International Relations
Elective Courses (For other Specializations)
Law 3001 ILO Convention)
Law 3002 International Law I (4 CU For IR)
Law 3003 General Principles of International Law (For PS)
MS 3105 Customary Law of Myanmar (4 Cu For MS)
Mgt 3101 Business Law
CL 3001 Commercial Law I
BM 3107 Business Law I
PP Administration Law I
ES 3101 Environmental Law
AS 3003 Legal Framework on ASEAN I
THIRD YEAR SEMESTER II
Foundation Course
Eng 3002 English
Core Courses
Law 3106 Criminal Procedure Code
Law 3107 Human Rights Law
Law 3108 Business Law II
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization)
(One subject to be taken)
Law 3109 Law of Insurance
Law 3110 Law of Treaties
Elective Courses (One subject to be taken)
Psy 3002 Crime and Psychology II
Eco 3002 International Finance
Eng 3004 Developing Communicative Skills
IR 3004 Current Issues in International Relations II
Elective Courses (For other Specializations)
Law 3004/Law 3204 Legal Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (For LI)
Law 3005/Law 3205 (1stYr Hon.) International Law II (4 CU for IR)
Law 3006/Law 3206 (1stYr Hon.) International Human Rights Law (For P S)
Law 3007/Law 3207 Business and Human Rights (3Cu for BDevS) (Eco)
BM 3108 Business Law II (For UDE)
PP 3002/PP 3202 Public Administration Law II
AS 3006/ AS 3206 Legal Framework on ASEAN II
FOURTH YEAR SEMESTER I
Core Courses
Law 4101 Constitutional Law
Law 4102 Civil Procedure Code I
Law 4103 Revenue Law I
Law 4104 Law of International Institutions I
Elective Courses
Law 4105 Environmental Law
Law 4106 International Economic Law
Law 4107 Child Law of Myanmar
Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
Law 4001/Law 4201(2nd Yr. Hons) World Constitutions (For IR)
Law 4002/Law 4202 (2nd Yr. Hons) Administrative Law (For IR)
AS 4003/Law 4203 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries I
BS 4002 Business Law (EPP)
FOURTH YEAR SEMESTER II
Core Courses
Law 4108 Administrative Law
Law 4109 Civil Procedure Code II
Law 4110 Revenue Law II
Law 4111 Law of International Institutions II
Elective Courses
Law 4112 Law of the Sea
Law 4113 Transport Law
Law 4114 Intellectual Property Law
Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
Law 4003/Law 4203 (2nd Yr. Hons) International Environmental Law (For IR)
Law 4004/Law 4204 (2nd Yr. Hons) International Human Rights Law (For IR)
Law 4005 Law of Contract (3 CU for BDevS) (Eco)
ES 4110 (4th Yr.)/4210(2nd Yr. Hons) Enforcement of Environmental Law (4 Cu)
AS 4006/AS 4206 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries II
MS 4109/MS 4209 Practical Aspects of Myanmar Customary Law
Core Courses
Law 5101 Law of Evidence I
Law 5102 Shipping Law I
Law 5103 Military Law
Elective Courses
Law 5104 Comparative Law
Law 5105 Criminology
Law 5106 International Humanitarian Law
Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
Law 5001/Law 5201 (3rdYr.Hons) Law of World Institutions I (For IR)
Law 5002/Law 5202 (3rdYr.Hons) Law of Treaties I
ES 5206 (3rd Yr. Hons, Qualifying) Environmental Law and International
Organizations
AS 5003 ASEAN Economic Agreements I
FIFTH YEAR & QUALIFYING CLASS SEMESTER II
Core courses
Law 5107 Law of Evidence II
Law 5108 Shipping Law II
Law 5109 Civil Litigation
Elective Courses
Law 5110 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries
Law 5111 Law of Commercial Arbitration
Law 5112 International Air and Space Law
Elective Courses (For IR Student)
Law 5003/ Law 5203 (3rd Yr. Hons) Law of World Institutions II (For IR)
Law 5004 / Law 5204 (3rd Yr. Hons) Law of Treaties II
Elective Courses(For Other Specialization)
AS 5006 ASEAN Economic Agreements II
PA 5104 (Final YrHons; BBA, Administrative Law (For Applied Economics)
Qualifying BBA/BDevS)
MS 5212 Family Laws in Myanmar (For MS)
