The Department of Law, Taunggyi University came into existence in 2000.
Dr. Yin Yin Win
Professor & Head
Department of Law of Taunggyi University has a small but dynamic team consisted of two Professors including one Head of Department, four Associate Professors, eighteen lecturers, eight assistant lecturers and two tutors.
| No. | Name | Position | Specialization | Research Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Yin Yin Win | Professor (Head) | International Law | Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights Law & IHL, Environmental Law |
| 2 | Dr. Nang Khin Htwe | Professor | Commercial Law | International Trade Law |
| 3 | Dr. Yin Yin Latt | Associate Professor | Maritime Law | Environmental Law |
| 4 | Dr. Myo Thandar Kyaw | Associate Professor | Commercial Law | Human Rights Law |
| 5 | Dr. Mon Mon Kyaw | Associate Professor | International Law | Environmental Law, Human Rights Law |
| 6 | Dr. Yee Yee Wynn | Associate Professor | International Law | Environmental Law, Human Rights Law |
| 7 | Daw Khin Myho Hlaing | Lecturer | Civil Law | Customary Law |
| 8 | Daw Thida Khaing | Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 9 | Daw San San Htwe | Lecturer | Civil Law | Family Law |
| 10 | Daw Hnin Nu Aung | Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 11 | Daw Than Than Oo | Lecturer | International Law | Human Rights Law |
| 12 | Daw Yin Yin Myint | Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law |
| 13 | Daw Nang Su Su Shein | Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law |
| 14 | Daw Nang Tip | Lecturer | International Law | Human Rights Law & IHL, Environmental Law |
| 15 | Daw Khin Lin Aung | Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 16 | Daw Thiri Myint Myat | Lecturer | Civil Law | Family Law |
| 17 | Daw Khin Khin Thet | Lecturer | International Law | International Criminal Law |
| 18 | Dr. Soe Thiri Win | Lecturer | International Law | International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law |
| 19 | Daw Khin Thandar Tun | Lecturer | Civil Law | Myanmar Customary Law |
| 20 | Daw Sein Sein Maw | Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law |
| 21 | Daw Nge Nge Aung | Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 22 | Daw Nang Cho Cho Lwin | Lecturer | International Law | Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law |
| 23 | Daw Mi Mi Khaing | Lecturer | Civil Law | Employment Law |
| 24 | Daw Lae Ye Win | Lecturer | International Law | Human Rights Law |
| 25 | Daw Tin Hla | Assistant Lecturer | International Law | Human Rights Law |
| 26 | Daw Nang Kalyar Woon | Assistant Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law |
| 27 | Daw Wai Wai Khaing | Assistant Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 28 | Daw Nang Zay Zay Pyae Wa | Assistant Lecturer | Civil Law | Criminal Law |
| 29 | Daw Myo Myo Thwin | Assistant Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law, Human Rights Law |
| 30 | Daw Tharaphe Wann Lwin | Assistant Lecturer | International Law | Environmental Law, Human Rights Law |
| 31 | Daw Hnin Pwint Aye | Assistant Lecturer | Civil Law | Business Law |
| 32 | Daw Nang Moe Thar Lwin | Assistant Lecturer | International Law | Law of International Institutions |
| 33 | Daw Khaing Lapyae Win | Tutor | International Law | Environmental Law, Human Rights Law |
| 34 | Daw Thandar Htun | Tutor | International Law | Law of the Sea |
New system of higher education brought the fulltime legal education course in the name of LLB degree in 2000. It became a five year, full-time course of study at the Department of Law.
The first postgraduate legal degree program at the Department of Law, the LLM degree program, was established in 2000. The new LLM program presently run is two years in duration. The program offers the opportunity to specialize in two different areas: Civil Law and International Law. During their first three semesters students take requisite Masters level course and are assessed by examination. During their final semester, students must undertake their own research and produce a written thesis.
This is a one year program dedicates to researching the law. Students were required to develop and produce a significant piece of scholarship during their candidacy. LLM degree holders who are qualified to do research are admitted to this program. This will be no more MRes programme at Taunggyi University since 2019-2020 academic year.
Diploma in Business Law course (D.B.L) has begun by the Department of Law under the Human Resources Development Program of Taunggyi University since May, 2019. Any graduate person who passes the entrance examination can attend the D.B.L Course. This Diploma course is aimed for developing and enhancing the legal knowledge and skill for the community and business sector in Shan State. It is a part-time program in the morning during weekdays. Department of Law is now planning to open Diploma in International Law Course (D.I.L) for being a resource centre which can support international legal knowledge to the stakeholders in Shan State. To maintain quality education, the entrance examination is held and the successful students only can be admitted to sit in Diploma Courses.
Completed application package must include:
Note: Incomplete or incorrect application information will not be considered for admission.
Department of Law
Loilem Hall, Taunggyi University,
Kyaunggyisu Quarter, Taunggyi, Myanmar
Ph: 95-9-404168500, 95-9-5117122
taunggyiuniversitylaw@gmail.com
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| r 1001 | jrefrmpm | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Eng 1001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 1101 | Iroduction to the Study of Law I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 1102 | History of State and Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AM 1001 | Aspects of Myanmar | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 12 | |
Total Credits – 20
Total Hours – 26 hours
Foundation Courses
r 1001 jrefrmpm
Eng 1001 English
Core Courses (For Law Specialization)
Law 1101 Introduction to the Study of Law I
Law 1102 History of State and Law
Elective Courses (One subject to be taken)
Phil1001 Logic in Practice I
Hist 1001 Introduction to Myanmar Civilizations I
IR 1002 Introduction to International Relations I
Psy 1003 Public Relations
Eco 1001 Principles of Microeconomics
Geog1003 Geography of Southeast Asian Countries
OS 1003 Buddhist Culture
AM 1001 Aspects of Myanmar
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| r 1002 | jrefrmpm | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Eng 1002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 1103 | Introduction to the Study of Law II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 1104 | Jurisprudence | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AM 1001 | Aspects of Myanmar | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 12 | |
Total Credits –20
Total Hours –26 hours
Foundation Courses
r 1002 jrefrmpm
Eng 1002 English
Core Courses
Law 1103 Introduction to the Study of Law II
Law 1104 Jurisprudence
Elective Courses (One subject to be taken)
Phil 1003 Logic in Practice II
Hist 1004 Introduction to Myanmar Civilizations II
IR 1004 Introduction to International Relations II
Psy 1008 Understanding Human Interaction
Eco 1002 Principles of Macroeconomics
Geog1004 Geography of Myanmar
OS 1007 Pali Literature
AM 1002 Aspects of Myanmar
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Eng 2001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 2101 | Myanmar Customary Law I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 2102 | Law of Contract | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 2103 | Labour Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective (Law) | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credits – 21
Total Hours – 27 hours
Foundation Courses
Eng 2001 English
Core Courses (For Law Specialization)
Law 2101 Myanmar Customary Law I
Law 2102 Law of Contract
Law 2103 Labour Law
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be taken)
Law 2104 Law Relating to Sale of Goods
Law 2105 Principles of Legal Ethics and Legal Research
( One subject to be taken )
Eng 2003 Developing Communicative Skills I
Phil 2004 Philosophy of Law I
IR 2002 Elements of Political Institutions I
Eco 2001 Macroeconomics
Elective Courses ( For other Specializations )
Law 2001 Study of Law (CU – 3 For IR)
Law 2002 Business Law (For BBM,B Act) (Yangon Eco)
Law 2003 Law and Justice I (For Political Science)
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Eng 2002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 2106 | Myanmar Customary Law II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 2107 | Law of Tort | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 2108 | Land Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective (Law) | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credits –21
Total Hours –27 hours
Foundation Courses
Eng 2002 English
Core Courses
Law 2106 Myanmar Customary Law II
Law 2107 Law of Tort
Law 2108 Land Law
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be taken)
Law 2109 Negotiable Instruments Act
Law 2110 Law of Banking
(One subject to be taken)
Eco 2002 International Trade
Eng 2004 Developing Communicative Skills II
Phil 2009 Philosophy of Law II
IR 2004 Elements of Political Institutions II
Elective Courses (For other Specializations )
Law 2003 Business Law (Commerce + B Act) (Monywa/Mehtila)
Law 2004 Law and Justice II (For Political Science)
Law 2005 ASEAN Documents
Law 2006 Introduction to International Law (For IR)
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3002 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 3106 | Criminal Procedure Code | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 3107 | Human Rights Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 3108 | Business Law II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective (Law) | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credits – 21
Total Hours – 27 hours
Foundation Courses
Eng 3002 English
Core Courses (For Law Specialization)
Law 3101 Criminal Law
Law 3102 Public International Law
Law 3103 Business Law I
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be taken)
Law 3104 Conflict of Laws
Law 3105 Special Criminal Laws
( One subject to be taken )
Psy 3001 Crime and Psychology I
Eng 3003 Developing Communicative Skills I
Eco 3001 Introduction to Economics of Development
IR 3002 Current Issues in International Relations I
Elective Courses ( For other Specializations )
Law 3001/Law 3201(1st Yr.Hons) Business Law (Management Studies (BBA)) (For Eco)
Law 3002/ Law 3202(1st Yr.Hons) International Law I (4 CU For IR)
Law 3003/Law 3203(1st Yr.Hons) General Principles of International Law (For PS)
MS 3105/ MS 3205 Customary Law of Myanmar (4 Cu For MS)
Mgt 3101/Mgt 3201 Business Law (For Yangon Eco/YWA)
BM 3107/BM 3207 Business Law I (For UDE)
BM 3001 Business Law (NMC)
PP 3001/PP 3201 Public Administration Law I
ES 3101/ES 3201(1st Yr. Hons) Environmental Law (4 Cu for ES)
LTM 3001/ LTM 3201 Tourism Law (For Tourism)
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Eng 3001 | English | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Law 3101 | Criminal Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 3102 | Public International Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 3103 | Business Law I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective (Law) | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Total Credits –21
Total Hours –27 hours
Foundation Courses
Eng 2002 English
Core Courses
Law 3106 Criminal Procedure Code
Law 3107 Human Rights Law
Law 3108 Business Law II
Elective Courses (For Law Specialization )
(One subject to be taken)
Law 3109 Law of Insurance
Law 3110 Law of Treaties
(One subject to be taken)
Psy 3002 Crime and Psychology II
Eco 3002 International Finance
Eng 3004 Developing Communicative Skills II
IR 3004 Current Issues in International Relations II
Elective Courses (For other Specializations )
Law 3004/Law 3204 Legal Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (For LI)
Law 3005/Law 3205 (1st Yr Hon.) International Law II (4 CU for IR)
Law 3006/Law 3206 (1st Yr Hon.) International Human Rights Law (For P S)
Law 3007/Law 3207 Business and Human Rights (3Cu for BDevS) (Eco)
BM 3108 /BM 3208 Business Law and Human Rights (For UDE)
PP 3002/PP 3202 Public Administration Law II
AS 3006/ AS 3206 Legal Framework on ASEAN II
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 4101 | Constitutional Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4102 | Civil Litigation I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4103 | Revenue Law I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4104 | Law of International Institutions | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Law 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Law 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credits – 22
Total Hours – 28 hours
Core Courses
Law 4101 Constitutional Law
Law 4102 Civil Litigation I
Law 4103 Revenue Law I
Law 4104 Law of International Institutions
Elective Courses
Law 4105 International Humanitarian Law
Law 4106 International Economic Law
Law 4107 Child Law of Myanmar
Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
Law 4001/Law 4201(2nd Yr. Hons) World Constitutions (For IR)
Law 4002/Law 4202 (2nd Yr. Hons) Administrative Law (For IR)
AS 4003/Law 4203 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries I
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 4108 | Administrative Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4109 | Civil Litigation II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4110 | Revenue Law II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 4111 | International Environmental Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Law 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Law 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 16 | 12 | |
Total Credits –22
Total Hours –28 hours
Core Courses
Law 4108 Administrative Law
Law 4109 Civil Litigation II
Law 4110 Revenue Law II
Law 4111 International Environmental Law
Elective Courses
Law 4112 Law of the Sea
Law 4113 Transport Law
Law 4114 Law of International Trade
Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
Law 4003/Law 4203 (2nd Yr. Hons) International Environmental Law (For IR)
Law 4004/Law 4204 (2nd Yr. Hons) International Human Rights Law (For IR)
Law 4005 Law of Contract (3 CU for BDevS) (Eco)
ES 4110 (4th Yr.)/4210(2nd Yr. Hons) Enforcement of Environmental Law (4 Cu)
AS 4006/AS 4206 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries II
MS 4109/MS 4209 Practical Aspects of Myanmar Customary Law
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 5101 | Law of Evidence I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 5102 | Shipping Law I | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 5103 | Military Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Law 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Law 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | 13 | 10 | |
Total Credits – 18
Total Hours – 23 hours
Core Courses
Law 5101 Law of Evidence I
Law 5102 Shipping Law I
Law 5103 Military Law
Elective Courses
Law 5104 Comparative Law
Law 5105 Criminology
Law 5106 Legal Drafting
Elective Courses ( For other Specializations )
Law 5001/Law 5201 (3rd Yr.Hons) Law of World Institutions I (For IR)
Law 5002/Law 5202 (3rd Yr.Hons) Law of Treaties I
ES 5206 (3rd Yr. Hons, Qualifying) Environmental Law and International Organizations
AS 5003 ASEAN Economic Agreements I
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 5107 | Law of Evidence II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 5108 | Shipping Law II | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Law 5109 | Intellectual Property Law | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Law 1 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Law 2 | * | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | 13 | 10 | |
Total Credits –18
Total Hours –23 hours
Core courses
Law 5107 Law of Evidence II
Law 5108 Shipping Law II
Law 5109 Intellectual Property Law
Elective Courses
Law 5110 Constitutions of ASEAN Countries
Law 5111 Law of Commercial Arbitration
Law 5112 International Air and Space Law
Elective Courses (For IR Student)
Law 5003/ Law 5203 (3rd Yr. Hons) Law of World Institutions II (For IR)
Law 5004 / Law 5204 (3rd Yr. Hons) Law of Treaties II
Elective Courses (For Other Specialization)
AS 5006 ASEAN Economic Agreements II
PA 5104 (Final Yr Hons; BBA, Administrative Law (For Applied Economics)
Qualifying BBA/BDevS)
MS 5212 Family Laws in Myanmar (For MS)
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 611 A | Criminal Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 612 A | Law of Business Organizations | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 613 A | Myanmar Customary Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 614 A | Constitutional Law I | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
3 Credit points for (4) Lecturing hours and 1 Credit point for (2) Tutorial/Discussion hour
Law 611A Criminal Law
Definitions, Punishments, General Exceptions and Right of Private Defence, Offences under the Penal Code and case study.
Law 612A Law of Business Organizations
Salient Points of Laws relating to Partnership, Companies, Co-operative Societies.
Law 613A Myanmar Customary Law
Development and Principles of Myanmar Customary Law, Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, Succession and Gift under Myanmar Customary Law.
Law 614A Constitutional Law I
General Principles and Constitutional Theories, Sovereignty, Constitutional Interpretation, Constitutional Tribunal, Amendment of Constitution, Development of the Constitution of Myanmar, Myanmar Citizenship Law 1982.
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 621 A | Criminal Procedure | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 62 A | Civil Litigation | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 623 A | Family Laws | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 624 A | Constitutional Law II | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
3 Credit points for (4) Lecturing hours and 1 Credit point for (2) Tutorial/Discussion hour
Law 621A Criminal Procedure
Organizations of Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction, Legal Essence of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Revision and Appeal, Judiciary Law, Court’s Manual and Directives.
Law 622A Civil Litigation
Organizations and Civil Jurisdiction of Courts, Legal Essence of the Code of Civil Procedure, Procedure in Appeal, Review and Revision, Judiciary Law, Laws relating to Specific Relief, Limitation, Suit Valuation, Court Fees and Stamps.
Law 623A Family Laws
Comparative Study of Family Laws, Marriage, Succession, Inheritance, Divorce and Adoption.
Law 624A Constitutional Law II
The Constitution of ASEAN Countries and Constitution of Other Countries and Constitution of Other Countries: UK, USA, Germany, India, etc.
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 631 A | Special Criminal Laws | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 632 A | Law of Evidence | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 633 A | Labour Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 634 A | Land Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
3 Credit points for (4) Lecturing hours and 1 Credit point for (2) Tutorial/Discussion hour
Law 631A Special Criminal Laws
Existing Special Criminal Laws, Laws relating to Suppression of Prostitution, Gambling, Corruption, Public Property Protection, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, Control of Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Anti-Trafficking in Persons, National Food and Drug and Arms Act.
Law 632A Law of Evidence
Application and Scope of the Evidence Act, Evidence and Proof, Production and Effect of Evidence, Burden of Proof, Procedure in Courts.
Law 633A Labour Law
History of Labour Laws in Myanmar, The Employment Contract, the Settlement Labour Dispute Law, 2012, Social Security Law, 2012, Labour Organizations Law, 2011, Law of Oversea Employment Law, 1999, and other existing Labour laws in Myanmar, Selected ILO Convention.
Law 634A Land Law
Historical Background of Land Laws in Myanmar, Revenue Laws with Reference to Land, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, The Registration Act, 1908, Transfer of Immoveable Property (Restriction) Law, 1984, Urban Rent Control Act, 1960, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Farmland Law, 2012, Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Land Management Law, 2012 and related Rules.
Thesis – Title of Thesis must be in the field of Civil Law Specialization.
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 611 B | Public International Law I | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 612 B | International Economic Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 613 B | International Law of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 614 B | Law of Treaties | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
3 Credit points for (4) Lecturing hours and 1 Credit point for (2) Tutorial/Discussion hour
Law 611B Public International Law I
The Nature and Development of International Law, Sources of International Law, Subjects of International Law, Relation between International Law and Municipal Law, Recognition, State Territory.
Law 612 B International Economic Law
The Definition, Principles, Scope and Standards of International Economic Law, MFN, Minimum, National Treatment and S&D Standard, UN Resolution on the Permanent Sovereignty Over Natural Resources, 1962, Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States, 1975, International Economic Transaction and International Integration; UNECOSOC & Economic Commissions, WTO, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL, IMF and World Bank Group, Multilateral and Bilateral Treaties of Customs Union and Free Trade: EFTA , EU, EEA, MERCOSUR, NAFTA, AFTA and ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Law 613 B International Law of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian
Law
Compulsive means of the settlement of disputes, Legal and Illegal Use of Force, Self-defence, The General Principles of International Law of Armed Conflicts, Legal Effects of War, Basic Issues, Law of Neutrality, Collective Security and Belligerent Occupation. The Nature and Historical Development of IHL, Basic Principles, The Four Geneva Conventions and Protocols, The Laws of Land, Air and Sea Warfare, The Laws relating to the Means and Methods of Warfare.
Law 614 B Law of Treaties
Definition, Characteristics and Types of Treaties, Treaty-Making Capacity, The Creation of a Treaty, Vienna Convention on The Law of the Treaties, (1969) and States Practices, Entry into Force, Binding Forces of Treaties (pacta sunt servanda), Reservation of Treaties, Suspension and Termination of Treaties, Denunciation, Interpretation and Application of Treaties, Legal Effects between Inter-parties and Legal Effect on Non-parties, Treaties and Municipal Law, Causes of Invalidity, Validity of Treaties, State Succession and Evolution of Treaties, Effect of War on Treaties.
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 621 B | Public International Law II | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 622 B | Law of International Trade | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 623 B | Human Rights Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 624 B | International Environmental Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
Law 621 B Public International Law II
Jurisdiction, Immunities from Jurisdiction, Diplomatic Law, State Responsibility, Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes, International Human Rights Law, State Succession.
Law 622 B Law of International Trade
Contract of Export Sale, INCOTERMS, Unification of Laws on International Sales, The Contracts of Transport, International Payment, E-commerce Law, Myanmar Laws relating to International Trade, ASEAN Economic Agreements.
Law 623B Human Rights Law
Law 624B International Environmental Law
Historical Development, Sources and State Responsibility relating to Environment, The Appropriate Standard, Polluter Pay Principle (PPP) Causes of Pollution: Waste, Deforestation, Desertification, Ozone Depletion etc., Marine Pollution and Global Warming, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Global Environmental Fund, Enforcement and Remedies of International Environmental Law, Myanmar Environmental Laws
| Module No. | Module Name | Credit Point | Hours/ Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Practical/ Tutorial | |||
| Law 631 B | Public International Law I | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 632 B | International Economic Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 633 B | International Law of Armed Conflict and International Humanitarian Law | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Law 634 B | Law of Treaties | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
3 Credit points for (4) Lecturing hours and 1 Credit point for (2) Tutorial/Discussion hour
Law 631B Law of International Institutions
.Definition, Nature and Types of International Institution, Historical Development, The Institutions of Universal Character and Regional Institutions, International Personality, The UN System: The United Nations and Its Principal Organs including ICJ, The Specialized Agencies, Regional Institutions; EU, ASEAN, etc.
Law 632B International Air and Space Law
Private International Air Law and Space Law, Public International Air Law, Penal Air Law and Pollution.
Law 633B Law of the Sea
The Sources and Development of the Modern Law of the Sea, Territorial Sea and Right of Passage, Internal Waters, Contiguous Zone, Continental Shelf, EEZ, Freedoms of the High Seas, The Bodies Established under the UNCLOS 1982.
Law 634B Intellectual Property Law
Categories of IP, Copyright and Related Rights, Industrial Property, International Rules and States Practice, Myanmar Laws and Practice relating to IP.
Thesis – Title of Thesis must be in the field of International Law Specialization.
DBL – 501 (A) Law of Contract and Sale of Goods
The Nature, meaning and legal essence of a contract, Offer and acceptance, Communication and revocation, Essential requirements of contract, Performance, Discharge of contract, The Consequences of Breach of Contract, Contract of Agency.
2. Law of Sale of Goods.
Legal essence of the Sale of Goods Act, Extent of the Act, Extend and Commencement, Formation of the contract, Effects of the Contract, Performance, Rights and Duties of Seller and Buyer, Unpaid Seller’s Rights, Suits for the Breach of Contract, Suits for Price, damages, Specific performance and other remedies.
DBL – 502 (A) Law of Business Organization
Business Organization in Myanmar, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Companies Limited by shares (joint-venture companies, local companies, foreign companies), Branch of representative offices of a Foreign Companies, Association not for profit, With reference to the Myanmar Companies Act 1914 and the Myanmar Companies Law 2017, The Special Companies Act 1950 and the Partnership Act of 1932, Existing Laws in Myanmar.
DBL – 503 (A) Investment Laws
The adoption of the market oriented economic system. Investing in Myanmar, Promulgation of the Union of Myanmar Foreign Investment Law: FDI policy, Forms of Investment, Minimum capital requirement, Eligible Economic Activities, Restricted Activities, Tax incentives and guarantee .Application Procedure. The State-owned Economic Enterprises Law 1989 and its essence, Myanmar Citizens Investment Law: inducing domestic investment and manufacturing in private sector development, Existing Laws in Myanmar.
DBL – 504 (A) Law of Employment
Contract for Employment and Contract for Employment: Labour force, Labour cost and working hours, Procedure for recruitment of workers, Rights and duties of employees, employers and worker, Settlement of trade disputes, Existing Laws in Myanmar.
DBL – 501(B) Law of Banking and Intellectual Property
Definitions and Duties of Banker & Customer, The Relation between Banker & Customer, Negotiable Instruments Act, Central Bank of Myanmar Law, Financial Institutions of Myanmar Law, Banker’s Book Evidence Act, Letter of Credit, The Control of Money Laundering Law, 2014 and Related Laws in Myanmar, IP Laws
DBL – 502(B) Law of Insurance
General Introduction: Meaning of insurance; Nature of Insurance Contract; Parties to the Contract; Classification of Contract of Insurance; Premiums; Requirement of Insurable Interest; Duties of Disclosure; Insurance Broker/Agent, Life Insurance : Parties to the Insurance, Kinds of Policy, Premium, Terms of Policy, Insurable Interest, Fire Insurance: Insurable Interest, Premium, Marine insurance: Contract of Indemnity, Kinds of Policy and Clauses, Formation of Insurance Contract, Utmost Good faith, Loses and Claim, Subrogation, Liability Insurance and Motor Vehicle Insurance: (1) Employer Liability, (2) Public Liability, (3) Professional Liability, (4) Bailee Liability, (5) Goods Liability, (6) Motor Liability, Myanmar Laws Relating to Insurance.
DBL – 503 (B) Transport Law
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act ; Types of charter-party, Bills of Lading, Carrier’s Responsibilities and Liabilities, Limitation of liability, Carriage of Goods by Air Act; Documents relating to the carriage by air, Carrier Liability, Carriage of Goods by Rail and Road, Documentary Responsibilities, Convention on the International Carriage by Rail, Convention on the International Carriage by Road, International Multimodal Transport
DBL – 504 (B) Taxation and Civil Litigation
Income Tax Law, Commercial Tax Law, Sea and Lad Customs Act, Tariff Law 1992. Laws Relating to Specific Reliefs: Of Recovering Possession of Property, Of Specific Performance of Contract, Of Declaratory Decrees, Of the Appointment of Receivers, Of Preventive Relief; Limitation: Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Application, Computation of Period of Limitation; Suit Valuation: Suits Relating to Land, Other Suits, Supplemental Provisions; Court Fees Act: Fees in High Court, Fees in Other Courts and in Public Offices, Probates, Letters of Administration and Certificates of Administration, Process Fees, Of the Mode of Levying Fees; The Myanmar Stamps Act: Stamp Duties, Adjudication as to Stamps, Instrument not duly Stamped, Allowances for Stamps in Certain Cases, Reference and Revision, Criminal Offences and Procedure, Supplemental Provisions. and Trust Act.