Law Admission Test | Syllabus | April 2023

Law Admission Test (LAT) is a standardized test conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Its aim is to evaluate the academic ability, critical thinking, and analytical skills of candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate five-year LLB program. The test is mandatory and the candidates, aspiring to pursue a degree in law in Pakistan, must score at least 50% marks in the test.

 

Purpose of Law Admission Test:

The main objective of LAT is to ensure that candidates have the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the challenging and complex field of law. The test is designed to assess the aptitude of candidates in areas such as comprehension, logical reasoning, and writing skills.

HEC Law Admission Test will be held on April 09, 2023. The last date to apply for the Law Admission Test is March 27, 2023. LAT is conducted almost two to three times a year, usually in the months of March, June, and September. The test is conducted in different test centers in all the major cities across the country. The test is open to all candidates who have completed their intermediate or equivalent education with at least 50% marks.

 

Syllabus for LAT: 

The test consists of an Objective portion of multiple-choice questions and a Subjective portion.

The objective portion of the Law Admission Test covers six major areas of study. All the questions are MCQs based. They are briefly discussed below.

1. 1. English                           (20 marks)
   2. G. Knowledge                (20 marks)
   3. Pakistan Studies             (10 marks)
   4. Islamic Studies               (10 marks)
   5. Urdu                               (10 marks)
   6. Mathematics                  (05 marks)

 

The subjective portion consists of a short essay and personal statement that evaluates the candidates’ writing skills.

1. 1. Essay on a given Topic       (Either in English or Urdu)
   2. Personal Statement            (Either in English or Urdu)

Here is important to note that the HEC Law Admission Test is compulsory for admissions to LLB program in any Government or Private University and their affiliated colleges.

 

Who Can Apply for HEC Law Admission Test?

The Law Admission Test (LAT) is a test administered by the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan across various universities across the country.

As per the eligibility criteria of HEC, the following candidates can apply for the LAT:

1. Candidates who have completed a 12-year education and have obtained at least 50% marks in their intermediate (HSSC) or equivalent examination.
2. Students who have appeared in the final examination of HSSC or equivalent and they are waiting for their results.

 

How to Apply for the Test?

Students who want to apply for the test must apply by clicking HERE.

Here are the details to apply for a Law Admission Test. Just follow these steps to get yourself registered for the Law Admission Test.

• Please visit the following link: http://etc.hec.gov.pk for online registration.
• In case of any query during online registration, visit onlinehelp.gov.pk
• Test fee worth Rs.1800/- is to be deposited online/ATM or through bank draft in Account No. 1742 7900 133401, Account Title: Higher Education Commission, Bank: Habib Bank Limited, Branch Code: 1742
• Applicants may select any examination center from the list available in the application form. Please note that the examination center will not be changed after registration.

 

How to get Roll Number Slip?

Applicants who get registered through HEC online registration process will be able to download their Roll Number Slips through this LINK most probably, a week before the examination date.

Email/SMS will also be sent to the registered candidates regarding the examination date, time, and test centers. Candidates are required to provide valid email/mobile numbers while filling out the online application form.

A print-out of the Roll Number Slip and original CNIC will be required to enter in Examination Centre. Any change in the examination date will be communicated through http://etc.hec.gov.pk.

 

Last Date to Apply for LAT:

The last date for online registration for Law Admission Test is March 27, 2023.

 

Advice to the Students:

All the candidates are advised to prepare for the Law Admission Test and consult with relevant Study Material that will help them to get maximum marks in the test.

 

Conclusive Remarks

In conclusion, the Law Admission Test (LAT) conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is a standardized test that evaluates the academic ability, critical thinking, and analytical skills of candidates seeking admission.

Wish You All The Best!