Sri Lanka Law College offers a curriculum specially catered for students who are entering the legal profession. The underlying concept of the curriculum is to produce “future ready lawyers”.
At Sri Lanka Law College, we are committed to delivering education and providing our students with the best possible resources available. Our priority is to create a supportive learning environment that facilitates optimal learning experiences for all our students.
The Attorneys-at-Law program spans three (3) years of lectures for students admitted through the General Entrance Examination. Mandatory subjects are spread across the Preliminary, Intermediate, and Final years of study.
Students who successfully pass all the examinations in all three years are required to follow a practical training course offered by the Law College, as pre-qualification for admission to the legal profession.
Graduates holding a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree are exempted from attending lectures.
Graduates of LL.B. from State Universities and Kotelawala Defense University are exempted from the Preliminary and Intermediate Examinations, provided they have successfully completed the prescribed subjects during their LL.B. examinations. These graduates are only required to take the Final Examination at the Law College and complete the Apprenticeship Programme of six (6) months.
Barristers from England, Scotland, and Ireland are required to undertake specific subjects as prescribed by the Incorporated Council of Legal Education. Additionally, they must complete the Apprenticeship Programme of six (6) months. Please contact the registration unit for further information.
This subject explores the historical evolution of legal systems in Sri Lanka, tracing their origins and development. It delves into the influence of Roman Law on Sri Lankan legal frameworks, analyzing key principles and their application within the local context.
Criminal Law examines the principles and doctrines governing criminal offenses within the legal system. It covers the elements of various crimes and defenses.
This subject focuses on the legal rights, obligations, and status of individuals within society. It encompasses personal laws governing aspects such as marriage, family relations, inheritance, and other matters related to individuals' legal identities.
Constitutional Law explores the fundamental principles and structures of the constitution, including the distribution of powers among branches of government, protection of individual rights, and mechanisms for constitutional interpretation and amendment.
Industrial Law addresses the legal framework governing labour relations and employment practices within industrial settings. It covers topics such as employment contracts, workplace regulations, collective bargaining, and resolution of labor disputes.
This subject examines the principles and rules governing contractual agreements between parties. It covers the formation, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of contracts, as well as remedies for breaches of contract.
Legislative Drafting and Statutory Interpretation focus on the process of drafting and interpreting legislation. It explores techniques for drafting clear and effective legal texts, as well as methods for interpreting statutes and resolving ambiguities in statutory language.
Environmental Law examines legal principles and regulations concerning environmental protection and conservation. It addresses issues such as pollution control, natural resource management, and environmental impact assessment.
Conflict of Laws explores the rules and principles governing legal disputes involving multiple jurisdictions, addressing conflicts between different legal systems and determining the applicable law.
Law of Property I:
focuses on the statutory laws governing property rights and transactions. It covers the legal principles and regulations related to the acquisition, transfer, and management of property, as outlined in relevant statutes.
Law of Property II including personal Laws:
delves into the principles of Roman Dutch Law governing property rights and transactions. It explores the historical development and application of these legal principles within the context of property law, including their interaction with personal laws governing individuals' legal rights and obligations.
Jurisprudence:
is the philosophical study of law and legal systems. It examines the nature, origins, and theories of law, as well as the fundamental principles underlying legal systems. Topics may include theories of justice, legal reasoning, and the relationship between law and morality.
Administrative Law:
focuses on the legal principles and procedures governing administrative agencies and their interactions with individuals and other entities. It covers topics such as administrative decision-making, judicial review of administrative actions, and the principles of administrative justice.
Law of Obligations- II (Delicts):
Explores the legal principles governing civil wrongs or delicts and the resulting liabilities. It covers tort law principles, including the elements of liability, defenses, and remedies available to damaged parties. This subject examines the principles and rules governing contractual agreements between parties. It covers the formation, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of contracts, as well as remedies for breaches of contract.
International Law explores:
the principles and rules governing relations between states, international organizations, and individuals.
Revenue Law covers the legal framework governing taxation, including tax legislation, administration, and dispute resolution.
Intellectual Property Law addresses legal protections for intellectual property rights, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Arbitration and Construction Law examine the legal principles and procedures governing arbitration processes and construction contracts, including dispute resolution mechanisms and contractual obligations.
Law of Civil Procedure I focuses on the procedural rules and steps involved in regular civil proceedings. It covers the initiation of lawsuits, pleadings, pre-trial conference and trial processes within the framework of civil litigation.
Law of Civil Procedure II explores summary procedures and special features in civil litigation. It also addresses procedural aspects related to testamentary matters, including probate, letters of administration and administration of estates.
Law of Criminal Procedure examines the legal rules and procedures governing criminal proceedings. It covers the stages of investigation, arrest, bail, trial, sentencing, and appeals within the criminal justice system.
Law of Evidence delves into the principles and rules governing the relevancy, admissibility, presentation and evaluation of evidence in judicial proceedings. It covers types of evidence, burdens of proof, hearsay, witness testimony, and expert opinions.
Commercial Law I focuses on legal principles and regulations governing various aspects of commercial activities. It covers company law, including formation, management, and dissolution of companies, insurance law, agency relationships, and related commercial transactions.
Commercial Law II covers the sale of goods, contracts for the sale of goods, negotiable instruments such as bills of exchange, promissory notes, hire-purchase agreements, and consumer credit transactions.
Law of Conveyancing deals with legal principles and procedures involved in the transfer of property ownership. It covers the process of drafting, executing, and registering various types of property conveyance documents.
This subject combines aspects of trust accounting, bookkeeping practices, and professional ethics relevant to legal practitioners.
The Sri Lanka Law College functions under the Incorporated Council of Legal Education (under the Incorporated Council of Legal Education Ordinance No.2 of 1900 as amended) to administer legal education to persons who desire to be enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
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