A delegation from the University of London met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar to discuss deepening collaboration in legal education. The delegation was led by University of London’s Pro Vice‑Chancellor (Education) Professor Philip Allmendinger and included regional adviser Saad Wasim. Barrister Osama Malik, Director of the Directorate of Legal Education, also attended the meeting.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation through joint and partnership‑based academic programmes aimed at raising standards in legal education. Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar emphasised that collaboration between the University of London and the Directorate of Legal Education would help enhance the quality of legal education in Pakistan.
The federal minister highlighted the importance of blending on‑campus activities with distance education to broaden access and flexibility in legal education. Barrister Osama Malik informed the minister about the Directorate’s proposal to incorporate a Pakistani law module into the University of London’s LLB (Hons) curriculum, a step intended to align international programmes with local legal needs.
Faculty development and capacity building were also discussed, including faculty exchanges and training programmes to boost institutional capability. Professor Philip Allmendinger expressed gratitude for the constructive dialogue, and Senator Tarar assured full Pakistani support to promote a meaningful and long‑term educational partnership that can create sustainable revenue opportunities and expand access to globally recognised qualifications.
