For the record, if you plan to enroll in a five-year undergraduate program focusing on a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has valuable information. The HEC, with directions from the Supreme Court, is administering the Law Admission Test (LAT) for would-be law students. This test is mandatory for any person aspiring to join any HEC/PBC-recognized public or private sector university or affiliated college.
Who Is Eligible to file the LAT?
You are eligible to apply for the LAT if you meet one of the following criteria:
• You possess the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) of the Grade 12 education.
• All who have been in the final exam this year await their results.
While planning to write the LAT test, students must know the pattern of the test and the syllabi within its time limit.
The LAT has many parts to test…skills depending on the part of the test being given. Here is a breakdown of the test pattern and syllabus:
• Essay Writing (15 marks): An English or Urdu essay of not more than two hundred words.
• Personal Statement (10 marks): An English or Urdu ‘personal statement’ not exceeding 200 words.
• MCQs: English (20 marks): Questions on synonyms, antonyms, and prepositions.
• MCQs: General knowledge (20 marks):………….. This section tests the candidates on general knowledge.
• MCQs: Islamic Studies (10 marks): Questions related to the Islamic educational system.
• MCQs: Pakistan Studies (10 marks): Questions on Pakistan studies are multiple choice questions.
• MCQs: Urdu (MCQs) 10 marks: Consist of questions in Urdu language.
• MCQs: Mathematics I (05 marks): Numerical problem
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Candidates must apply online through the system of HEC (for example etc.hec.gov.pk). Once you complete registration, you can download your Roll Number Slip one week before the test date from the portal or your registered email IDemail ID. When filling out the form, ensure you enter a proper email address and phone number so that you will receive updates.
For the test, a candidate must provide a Roll Number Slip in the printed form and the original CNIC if the candidate is below 18 years of age and does not possess CNIC, an original B Form must be provided besides this original SSC/HSSC certificate or DMC having a photograph.
Examination Centres
The test will be conducted in major cities in Pakistan. Candidates may choose the venue of their choice when registering from the available examination centers. However, they should understand that once they select the examination center, they cannot afford to change it.
However, new candidates always have the option to pay the test fee before taking the test to check their performance.
1Link/1Bill Invoice is also available for paying the test fee. If you have problems with the registration/payment process, you should consult online help at HEC (onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk) or the regional offices. Please note that the test fee is not refundable and cannot be transferred to any other exam.
Registration Deadline
Online registration is open and will close on July 23rd, 2024, at 4 p.m. It is important to apply to your schools of choice with ample time to respond to any queries or complaints because responding to them becomes very difficult, especially after registration day, due to organizational issues of security, among other things.
Final Note
Any object, such as mobile phones, not allowed in the test center in terms of ETC remains prohibited, and anyone found with it shall be in violation. Ensure that one complies with all the set rules and carries all documents required for the test so as to avoid any embarrassment during the test.
For more information and news about HEC, visit the university’s social media accounts or website.
So, by using this guide, you will always be ready to sit for the LAT and be in the right direction to get your seat in one of the most prestigious LLB programs. I sure hope your studying goes well and that you pass your tests!
