Overview

The Department of Private and Comparative Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, provides an enriching academic experience that prepares students for careers in law with a strong foundation in Law. The Department fosters an environment where students engage with a wide range of legal systems, offering them a comprehensive understanding of local and international legal principles. Focused on high standards of teaching and research, the Department encourages intellectual exchange and scholarly development. With a commitment to diversity, collaboration, and excellence, it aims to produce legal professionals who are well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to the legal field and society.

Academic Programmes

The following course modules are offered by the Department of Private and Comparative Law currently at the undergraduate level:

  • Legal Method and Legal Writing
  • Legal Systems
  • Roman Law
  • Family Law
  • Equity and Law of Trusts
  • Law of Property
  • Interpretation of Statutes and Documents
  • Law of Delict
  • Private International Law
  • Ethics of Legal Profession
  • Law and Medicine
  • Labour Law
  • Jurisprudence
  • Civil Procedure
  • Construction Law

The following course-modules are offered by the Department of Private and Comparative Law at the postgraduate level (for Master of Laws);

LL.M. program (2 Years)

  • Fundamentals of Private Law
  • Law of Delict
  • Children, Law and Justice
  • Comparative Contract Law
  • Gender Justice and Women’s Rights Law
  • Employment Law

LL.M. program (1 Year)

  • Children, Law and Justice
  • Comparative Law
  • Gender and Law
  • Human Resource Management Law
  • Law of Delict
  • Real Estate Law

Extension courses

Diploma in Private Law

This course aims to provide a general overview of selected aspects of Private Law by way of blending the theory and practice with the objective of disseminating knowledge to the target audience in the manner that enable them to make informed decisions.

Diploma in Medical Law

Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management Law (ACHRML)

The Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management Law (ACHRML) Programme has been designed to provide knowledge in concepts, theories and legal principles of Human Resource Management Law. The programme is mainly designed to enhance participants’ skills to solve complex problems in the area of Human Resource Management, and to stimulate their attitudes towards the promotion of justice and industrial peace. This course is conducted only in English.