principal university law college

prof. dr. shazia N. Qureshi

Dr. Qureshi did her LL.B. from Punjab University Law College, Lahore with distinction. She obtained Gold Medal in the subject of Mercantile Law in LL.B; and, won the highly competitive British Commonwealth Scholarship for the LL.M Degree from the prestigious Cambridge University (U.K). Dr. Qureshi joined University Law College as the first ever female Lecturer (Law). She then further did her Ph.D. from Lancaster University, U.K. She then became the first ever female Professor (Law) and Principal in the history of University Law College. Dr. Qureshi did her specialization in International Law. Her specific area of interest is International Dispute Settlement, Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law with special focus on Gender Rights.

Vice Chancellor's Message

(Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad)

The Being a member of a civilized society we are being governed by laws not by men. In this current era of globalization law has become the essence of life. No institution, in the country can be run without proper implementation of law. As far as, University Law College is concerned, it has national and international recognition & is performing a vital role to impart legal knowledge for the sustainable development of legal education and research.

Importance of legal education was never at low ebb but now it has attained paramount importance in a globalized society and growing corporate culture. Law certainly sets the legal standards of justice and fairness in the society, therefore, legal education also needs due care and justice with itself. Law College right from its inception is being cognizant of the fact that standard of justice, depends upon the quality of legal education and has never compromised on the standard of legal education.

Since 1868 University Law College, has catered for the needs of legal profession by producing eminent lawyers, great jurists and judges. Thevivacious evidence of this fact can be analyzed that most of the alumni of University Law College have been serving in superior judiciary, legislature, bureaucracy, public and private sectors at national and international level.

I think it is appropriate to mention that not only the future of this great institution but also beloved country lies in your hands and wisdom. It need not be stated that success of Pakistan will be tested through your abilities and success. After attaining legal education, one must not forget one's duty to those who may not have had access to acquire such knowledge & legal orientation. I am sure that upholding the great traditions of this oldest Law School in the subcontinent you will leave no stone unturned, to up hold the standard of Justice, Fair-play and Equity, in order to alleviate the miseries of down trodden segments of the society.

ALLAH BLESS YOU ALL.

Dean's Message

(Dr. Shazia N Qureshi)

The education that we provide here is an amalgamation of modern trends in education and strong traditions. It would be proved beneficial for the youth of the country to successfully cope with the fast evolving social and economic international environment and get into mainstream. The college provides all that is necessary for its students, enabling them to develop both mentally and physically.

The College has best equipped class rooms, computer labs, and a library with more than hunderd thousand books! The college takes pride in having a faculty which is no doubt “Crème de la Crème”, a combination of experienced scholars and talented youth. We have brought the best to teach the best, all under one roof.

We believe that in order to facilitate our students their parents should have a role to play. We want to work in collaboration with them as a team so that one day they can be proud of their sons and daughters. In addition to this, our motto, “Progress and Prosperity” coupled with hard work and dedication will help them to excel even further.

Many graduates of this college have already distinguished themselves in the academics, research and in the field of law; some are teaching in prestigious colleges and universities or heading organizations at home and abroad.

To those of you who will be lucky enough to be finally selected, I offer my heartiest congratulations. I have great faith in the intellectual capabilities of the youth of this country, and pin high hopes on them for a brighter tomorrow. I am sure that after graduating from the University Law College, you too, will distinguish yourself: bringing name and fame to yourself, the college and the nation.

Principal's Message

(Dr. Shazia N. Qureshi)

The University Law College is one of the dynamic and progressive constituent colleges of the University of the Punjab dedicated to the promotion of sound and advanced legal studies in the subcontinent.

Law is body of principles embodying social values, providing one of the principal instruments of change and a frame work for justice through which changes in society, technology and thinking modify. Thus, law plays an invaluable role in bringing out reforms and stimulating in laying down the standards and norm of behavior morality, justice, socio-cultural norms and business practices.

It would be a naive to think that law works in mathematical or mechanical ways.

One may agree with justice Oliver Wendell Holmes that, “the life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience… The law embodies the story of a nation’s development through centuries, and it cannot be dealt with as if it contained only the axioms and corollaries of a book of mathematics”.

It is pertinent to mention that a large number of alumni, are the prominent member of bar as well as are holding eminent positions in higher judiciary in legal departments of government as well as in multinational law firms throughout the world.

University administration, particularly venerable vice chancellor, is highly interested to strengthen the level of advance legal education and research in the law college.

My best wishes to the students graduating today and the new comers, for you, a new and bright career is awaiting. The field of law is wide open and it has reached new horizons. If you are fully equipped, talented and prepared to work hard, I am sure, every one of you would shine like a bright star. I encourage you to have faith in your abilities for it is this conviction that helps you face life’s challenges with confidence, grit and determination. Stick to your own conscience and do not stoop down to achieve your meaningful objectives. Keep the flag of the justice, morality, rule of law and legal wisdom high and I wish all success for you in your life.

GOOD LUCK!