Jurisprudence Law at Bhutan
Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law
Bhutan's legal education is centered at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law (JSW Law), the country's first and only law school, established through a Royal Charter on February 21, 2015, by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The institution aims to provide legal education infused with Bhutan's unique development philosophy, Gross National Happiness (GNH), and to produce legal professionals who contribute to a just and harmonious society. (Jigme Law School)
🎓 Academic Programs
Undergraduate Program: BA.LL.B./PGDNL
Duration: 5 years
Structure: An integrated program combining a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Laws, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in National Law.
Eligibility: Open to Bhutanese students who have completed Class 12 with at least 60% in Dzongkha and English.
Admission Process:
Bhutan-LSAT (Law School Admission Test) assessing analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension.
Dzongkha proficiency test.
Face-to-face interview.
Limited to 25 students per intake. (Jigme Law School, Jigme Law School)
Graduate Programs
LL.M. (Master of Laws): A one-year program by coursework or research, focusing on specialized areas of law.
MLS (Master of Legal Studies): Designed for individuals from non-legal backgrounds seeking to understand legal principles.
Specialization: The inaugural LL.M. program, commencing in August 2025, will specialize in Climate Change & Environmental Law. (Jigme Law School, Jigme Law School)
🏛️ Research and Clinics
JSW Law emphasizes practical legal education through various clinics:(Jigme Law School)
Human Dignity Clinic
Entrepreneurship Clinic
Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic
Climate Change and Environmental Law Clinic
These clinics provide students with hands-on experience in addressing real-world legal issues. (Jigme Law School)
The school's research initiatives focus on the intersection of law with GNH principles, sustainable development, environmental conservation, and good governance. (Jigme Law School)
🏛️ Campus and Facilities
JSW Law is situated in Paro, Bhutan, with a campus designed to foster a conducive learning environment. The institution boasts modern facilities, including a library housing a comprehensive collection of legal texts and resources in Dzongkha, Bhutan's official language. (Jigme Law School)
🌐 Global Engagement
JSW Law actively participates in international legal education forums and offers summer school programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. These programs provide intensive learning experiences through lectures, workshops, and discussions on emerging legal topics. (Jigme Law School)
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