Islamabad (TDI): A delegation led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) of University of London met the Pakistani Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, to discuss cooperation in the field of legal education.
Director of the Directorate of Legal Education (DLE), Barrister Usama Malik, and regional advisor of the University of London, Saad Wasim, was also present during the meeting.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between international institutions and local universities through joint and partnership-based academic programs.
The Law Minister emphasized that such collaborations would help improve the quality of legal education, create sustainable revenue streams, and expand access to globally recognized qualifications.
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Minister Tarar highlighted the importance of combining distance learning with on-campus academic activities to equip students with modern legal skills while enabling them to practice effectively within the local legal framework.
Barrister Usama Malik apprised the Minister about the inclusion of Pakistani law module on the advice of the Directorate of Legal Education within the University of London LLB (hons) curriculum as this would have a far reaching impact on the capacity of UOL law graduates in Pakistan.
Faculty development and capacity building, including faculty exchange and training programs, were also discussed. Professor Philip Allmendinger expressed gratitude for the constructive engagement, while the Minister assured full cooperation from Pakistan’s side to promote meaningful and long-term academic partnerships.
