History of the Department of Law

        Department of Law, University of Myitkyina was established in 1998. The undergraduate legal program was started from 1999-2000 Academic year. In December 2004, the first batch LL.B (Bachelor of Law) has been conferred at the fourth convocation ceremony of the University of Myitkyina. Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer and Tutor have been appointed. In 2016, two Lecturers and two assistant lecturers of Department of Law, University of Myitkyina were sent to attend the PhD Program at Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL), Chongqing, China. Master Program has been begun in 2017-2018 Academic year.

Mission
Department of Law determines to implement the various mission.

  • Teaching and Learning Progress
    • Implementation of the excellent legal education for future generation. Combination of innovative teaching, approach, co-operative learning and teaching environment. Graduated person has obtained knowledge, skill and value to provide their client
  • Scholarship
    • Department of Law is implementing to join the local and foreign scholarship program
  • Service
    • Teachers, staff and students of Law Department must assist to promote the strength, justice and power of legal system by various ways.

Vision

  • Department of Law, University of Myitkyina promises to promote and grasp not only educational achievement but also practical research skill.

Contact

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Dr. Khin Soe Soe Lin

Professor and Head of the Department of Law

 Personal Information 

  • Name
– Dr. Khin Soe Soe Lin
  • Professional Position
– Professor & Head, Department of Law
  • Phone:
– +959 -424382693
  • Email:
– khinsoesoelin66@gmail.com

  • 1994 LL. B, Law, University of Yangon

  • 1998 LL.M, Law (Civil Law), University of Yangon

  • 2006 P.hD., Law (Civil Law), University of Yangon

  • Tutor, Department of Law, Pathein University, 1998-2000.
  • Tutor, Department of Law, Dagon University, 2001-2004.
  • Tutor, Department of Law, Panglong University, 2005-2007.
  • Tutor, Department of Law, East Yangon University, 2007-2011.
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, East Yangon University, 2007-2011.
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, University of Yangon ,2011-2012.
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Dawei University, 2012-2013.
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Dagon University, 2013-2015.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Law, University of Myitkyina, 2015-2018.
  • Professor, Department of Law, Panglong University, 2019-2020.
  • Professor, Department of Law, University of Myitkyina, 2020-2021.
  • Professor and Head, Department of Law, University of Myitkyina, 2021-Present

Research Interests:
                In Myanmar, Civil Law system is fundamentally based on the English Common Law tradition, which was inherited from the British colonial period and codified in British India. It is governed by the combination, which contain general common law principles and customary practices.

Selected Publications:

  1. Environmental Protection on Sustainable Management of Land Resources in Kachin State
  2. The Importance of Parade and Identification of Accused in Criminal Case

Research student supervision for M.Sc thesis:

  1. Causes of Negligence by Death in Tanintharyi Region (2014/Naw Saw Paw)
  2. Legal Control of the Anti-Personal mines under International Law (2012/ Min Zaw Oo)
  3. Study on the Execution in Myanmar (2021/ Aye Sann Mya)
  4. An Analytical Study on Injunction (2022/ Lum Hkung)
  5. Legal Analysis on Cases of Death by Negligence under Peanl Code (2023/ Thida Win)
  6. Legal Protection of the Rights of the Prisoners in Myanmar (2023/ Zau Htoi Aung)
  7. A Study on Difference Between Kidnapping and Abduction (2024/ Ja Seng Ngar)
  8. Legal Protection of Copyrights in Myanmar (2025/ Phyo Thu Thu Tun)

Research student supervision for P.hD thesis:

  1. Legal Protection and Preservation Efforts on Cultural Heritage in Some ASEAN Countries (2023/ Thiri Sandar)
  2. Analysis of Appeal and Revision in Civil Litigation (2023/ Aye Sann Mya)
  3. Legal Complexities of State Succession and Membership in International Organizations (2023/ Zin Mar Swe)
  4. Legal Analysis of Child Labour in Cambodia and Myanmar (2023/ Kay Kay Soe Naing)
  5. An Analytical Study on Federalism of the Union States of America (2024/ Lu Lu Htoi)

Personal Information:

Name- Dr. Chaw Ei Mann
Professional Position- Professor
Email- nwinthant@gmail.com

Education:

  • 2001 LL.B, Law, Mandalay University
  • 2004 LL.M, International Law, Yadanabon University
  • 2017 Ph.D., International Humanitarian Law, Mandalay University

Professional Positions:

  • Tutor, Department of Law, Yadanabon University 2003–2008
  • Tutor, Department of Law, Pakkuku University 2008-2009
  • Tutor, Department of Law, Yadanabon University 2009-2012
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, Mandalay University 2012-2016
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Mandalay University 2016-2018
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Myitkyina University 2018-2019
  • Associate Professor, Department of Law, Yadanabon University 2019-2024
  • Associate Professor, Department of Law, Myitkyina University 2024-2025
  • Professor, Department of Law, Myitkyina University 2025-today

Honors and Awards:


Research Interests:

The Study of International Law and Constitutional Law, especially armed conflict and world constitutions. The interest involves the study of relationship between political State, institutional building and State building. And also, how to settle international disputes during in time of peace and in time of war.

Current Research Projects:

Publication:

  1. Yadanabon University Research Journal, 2006, “Enforcement Action by the Security Council under International Law”, Chaw Ei Mann
  2. Pakokku University Research Journal, 2009, “Legal Analysis on Peacekeeping Operation under the United Nations Charter”, Chaw Ei Mann
Supervision
(i) MA Thesis
1. Leases on Immovable Property under the Transfer of Property Act 1882 Ma Nd Bawk Htoi Aung 2018
2. Humanitarian Intervention under International Law Ma Thi Aye Khaing 2018
3. The Role of International Criminal Court Ma May Thu Win 2013
4. Punishment under the Penal Code in Myanmar Ma Thandar Nwe Oo 2018
5. Legal Effect on Voidable Contract Ma Wutt Hmone Htike 2022
6. Protection of Children in Armed Conflict under IHL Ma Sanda Moe 2023
(ii) MRes Thesis    
     
(iii) PhD Thesis    

Personal Information:

Name-Dr. Zar Chi Win
Professional Position-Associate Professor
Email-zcw.mm2018@gmail.com

Education:

  • 2005 LL.B, Law, Monywa University
  • 2009 LL.M, International Law, Yadanabon University
  • 2023 Ph.D., International Environmental Law, Mandalay University

Professional Positions:

  • Tutor, Department of Law, Monywa University 20012–2016
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, Monywa University 2016-2017
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, Mandalay University 2017-2018
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Law, Mandalay Distance University 2018-2019
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Myitkyina University 2019-2021
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Monywa University 2021-2024
  • Lecturer, Department of Law, Yadanabon University 2024-2026
  • Associate Professor, Department of Law, Myitkyina University 2026- today

Professional Societies:                        

Honors and Awards:

Research Interests:

The study of environmental pollution, especially, point source water pollution. This approach is important to control Myanmar water resources: groundwater and surface water.

Current Research Projects:

Publication:

International Publication

  1. Silber Jubilee Symposium Founders Day of Monywa University of Economics International Research Journal Vol.14, No.2, 2024, “Protection of Groundwater Resources in Myanmar”, Zar Chi Win.


Local Publication

  1. Monywa University Research Journal, Vol.14, 2022, “Environmental Impact Assessment System in Myanmar”, Zar Chi Win.
  2. Monywa University Research Journal, Vol.15 No.1, 2023, “Market-Based Instruments for Water Pollution Control in Myanmar”, Zar Chi Win.
  3. Monywa University Research Journal, Vol.16, 2024, “Legal Study on Invalidity of Treaties”, Zar Chi Win.
Designation 
Professor2
Associate Professor1
Lecturer4
Assistant Lecturer–
Tutor9
Total   =16

FIRST YEAR (LLB)

Semester I (December-March)

Foundation Courses
မ            ၁၀၀၁   မြန်မာစာ
Eng        1001    English
Core Courses
Law 1101  Introduction to the Study of Law
Law 1102 History of State and Law

Elective Courses (One Subject to be taken)
Phil    1001    Logic in Practice I
Hist   1001     Introduction to Myanmar Civilizations I
IR      1002     Introduction to International Relations I
Psy    1003    General Psychology I
Eco    1001    Principles of Microeconomics
Geog 1003    Geography of Southeast Asian Countries
OS    1003      Buddhist Culture
AM   1001       Aspects of Myanmar (Compulsory)

FIRST YEAR LL.B Semester II

Foundation Courses
မ      ၁၀၀၂          မြန်မာစာ
Eng 1002          English
Core Courses
Law 1103          Principles of Legal Ethics and Legal Professions
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 1007          General Psychology II
Eco 1002          Principles of Macroeconomics
Geog 1004       Geography of Myanmar 
OS 1007           Pali Literature 
AM 1002          Aspects of Myanmar (Compulsory) 

FIRST YEAR (B.A) Law

Foundation Courses
မ၁၀၀၁      မြန်မာစာ
Eng 1001  English
Core Courses (For BA Law Specialization)
BLaw 1101      Introduction to the Study of Law I
BLaw 1102      History of State and Law

Elective Courses (Two subjects to be taken)
Phil 1001      Logic in Practice I
Hist 1004     World History 1500-1900 I
Psy 1003      General Psychology I
Eco 1001        Principles of Microeconomics
Geog 1003   Geography of Southeast Asian Countries
OS 1001       Pali Language and Buddhist Culture I
AM 1001      Aspects of Myanmar

Foundation Courses
မ၁၁၀၂      မြန်မာစာ
Eng 1002 English

Core Courses( For BA Law Specialization)
BLaw 1103      Introduction to the Study of Law II
BLaw 1104      Jurisprudence

Elective Courses (Two subjects to be taken)
Phil 1003      Logic in Practice II
Hist 1008     World History 1500-1900 II
Psy 1007       General Psychology II
Eco 1002      Principles of Macroeconomics
Geog 1004   Geography of Myanmar
OS 1005       Pali Language and Buddhist Culture II
AM 1002      Aspects of Myanmar




 

 

SECOND YEAR (LLB) Semester I 

Foundation Course
Eng     2001    English
Core Courses
Law 2101    Myanmar Customary Law I
Law 2102    Law of Contract
Law 2103    Labour Law

Elective Law Courses (One Subject to be taken)
Law 2104    Law Relating to Sale of Goods
Law 2105    Legal Framework on ASEAN


Elective Courses (One Subject to be taken)
Eng 2003    Developing Communicative Skills 1 
Phil 2004    Philosophy of Law – I 
IR 2001       Elements of Political Institutions I 
Eco 2001    Macroeconomics 


Elective Courses (For other Specializations)
Law 2001      Study of Law (CU-3 for IR and Diplomacy) /Fisheries and Aquaculture/ES/Water Studies/LI)
Law 2002    Business Law (For BBM, B Act) (Yangon Eco) 
Law 2003    Law and Justice I (For Political Science) 
Law 2011    International Economic Law (For B Econ (Trade and Logistics)) 
BIT 2101    Business Law I (CU-4) 

SECOND YEAR LL.B Semester II

Foundation Course
Eng 2002    English

Core Courses
Law 2106 Myanmar Customary Law II
Law 2107 Law of Tort
Law 2108 Land Law
Elective Law Courses (One Subject to be taken)
Law 2109 Tourism Law
Law 2110 Law of Banking
Elective Courses (One Subject to be taken)
Eng 2004 Developing Communicative Skills 2
Phil 2009 Philosophy of Law II
IR 2004 Elements of Political Institutions II 
Eco 2002 International Trade 
Elective Courses (For other Specializations)
Law 2004    Law and Justice II (For Political Science) 
Law 2005    Business Law (B Com, B Act) (YUECO/YWA/Monywa/Mehtila) 
Law 2006    Introduction to International Law (For IR and Diplomacy)
Law 2007    Fisheries Law and Policy (For Fisheries and Aquacture) 
Law 2008    Water Law and Policy (For EWS) 
Law 2009    Laws Relating to Library and Information (For LI) 
Law 2010    Myanmar Customary Law (For Myanmar Tradition and Culture)  
Law 2012    Law of International Trade (For B Econ (Trade and Logistics))
ESd 2005    Environmental Law
BTHM 2111 Business and Tourism Law (For NMDC) (CU-3 for BTHM)
Law 2101    Law of Insurance and Practices (For BAS, Statistics (Eco))
BIT 2108    Business Law II (CU-4)

SECOND YEAR (B.A) Law Semester I

Foundation Course
Eng 2001 English

Core Courses (For BA Law Specialization)
BLaw 2101 Myanmar Customary Law I
BLaw 2102 Law of Contract
BLaw 2103 Laws Relating to Sale of Goods

Elective Courses (Two subjects to be taken)
Eng 2003 Developing Communicative Skills I
Phil 2004 Philosophy of Law I
Eco 2001 Introduction to Economic of Development
Hist- 2007 World History between the Two World Wars
Psy- 2003 Occupational Psychology I
Geog 2009 Human Geography I
OS-2003 Pali Literature( Poetry)

Foundation Course
Eng 2002 English

Core Courses (For BA Law Specialization)
BLaw 2104 Myanmar Customary Law II
BLaw 2105 Law of Tort
BLaw 2106 Labour Law

Elective Courses(Two subjects to be taken)
Eco 2002 International Trade Policy and issues
Eng 2004 Developing Communicative Skills II
Phil 2009 Philosophy of Law-II
Hist- 2008 World History After World War II
Psy– 2006 Occupational Psychology II
Geog 2010 Human Geography II
OS 2007 Niti Literature

 

THIRTH YEAR (LLB)

Foundation Course
Eng 3001      English
Core Courses
Law 3101    Criminal Law 
Law 3102    Public International Law 
Law 3103    Business Law 
Elective Law Courses (Two Subjects to be taken)
Law 3104    Conflict of Laws 
Law 3105    Special Laws 
Law 3106    Law of Commercial Arbitration 

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 (CU-4 for IR and Diplomacy)
Law 3003/Law 3203(1st Yr.Hons) General Principles of International Law (For PS)
ES 3101/ES 3201 (1st Yr.Hons) Environmental Policy and Law (CU-4 for ES)
BM 3001  Business Law (NMDC) 
EF 3001  Business Law (BEF (NMDC)) 

Foundation Course
Eng 3002   English
Core Courses
Law 3107 Criminal Procedure Code
Law 3108 Human Rights Law
Law 3109 International Environmental Law
Elective Law Courses (Two Subjects to be taken)
Law 3110 Law of Insurance
Law 3111 Law of Treaties
Law 3112 Air and Space Law
Elective Courses (For other Specializations)
Law 3004  Business Law (For Food Science)
Law 3005/Law 3205 (1st Yr Hons) International Law II (CU-4 for IR and Diplomacy)
Law 3006/Law 3206 (1st Yr Hons) International Human Rights Law (For PS)
Law 3007/Law 3207(1st Yr Hons) Business and Human Rights (CU-3 for BDevS) (Eco)
ESd 3108/ESd 3208 (1st Yr Hons) Environmental Policy and Law (For ESd)
PA 3006 Administrative Law (For Applied Economics)

 

THIRD YEAR (B.A) Law

Foundation Course
Eng 3001 English

Core Courses (For BA Law Specialization)
BLaw 3101 Criminal Law
BLaw 3102 Public International Law
BLaw 3103 Business Law I

Elective Courses (Two subjects to be taken)
BLaw 3104 Conflict of Laws
BLaw 3105 Special Criminal Laws
Eng 3003 Developing Communicative Skills I
Phil 3001 Applied Ethics-I
Hist 3001 Early History of Myanmar
Psy 3001 Crime and Psychology I
Eco 3001 Economics of Social Issues
OS 3108 Problem Solving Skills in Buddhism I

Elective Course (For B.A(Business Mangement)
BM 3107 Business Law I

Foundation Course
Eng 3002 English

Core Courses
BLaw 3106 Criminal Procedure Code
BLaw 3107 International Human Rights Law
BLaw 3108 Business Law II

Elective Courses (Two subjects to be taken)
BLaw 3109 Law of Insurance
BLaw 3110 Law of Treaties
Eng 3004 Developing Communicative Skills II
Phil 3003 Applied Ethics-II
Hist 3002 Modern History of Myanmar
Psy 3002 Crime and Psychology II
Eco 3002 Public-Private Partnership
OS 3115 Problem Solving Skills in Buddhism II

Elective Course (For Business Management)
BM 3108 Business Law II

FOURTH YEAR (LLB)

Core Courses
Law 4101 Constitutional Law
Law 4102 Civil Litigation I
Law 4103 Revenue Law
Law 4104 Law of International Institutions

Elective Law Courses (Two Subjects to be taken)
Law 4105 International Economic Law
Law 4106 Comparative Law
Law 4107 Law of Armed Conflicts

Elective Courses (For Other Specializations)
BS 4002   Business Law (EPP (NMDC))

Core Courses
Law 4108 Administrative Law
Law 4109 Civil Litigation II
Law 4110 Legal Research Methodology
Law 4111 Criminology

Elective Law Courses (Two Subjects to be taken)
Law 4112 Law of the Sea
Law 4113 Transport Law
Law 4114 Law of International Trade

FOURTH YEAR (B.A) Law

Foundation Course
Eng 4001 English

Core Courses
Blaw 4101 Constitutional Law
BLaw 4102 Civil Litigation I
BLaw 4103 Revenue Law
BLaw 4104 Laws relating to Negotiable Instruments

Elective Courses (one subjects to be taken)
BLaw 4105 International Humanitarian Law
BLaw 4106 International Economic Law
BLaw 4107 Child Law of Myanmar
Phil 4001 Introduction to Social Philosophy
Hist 4001 Political Changes in Myanmar
Eco 4001 Gender and development
OS 4108 Buddhist Aspects of Kammic Theory I

Foundation Course
Eng 4002 English
Core Courses
BLaw 4108 Administrative Law
BLaw 4109 Civil Litigation II
BLaw 4110 Land Law
BLaw 4111 International Environmental Law

Elective Courses (one subjects to be taken)
BLaw 4112 Law of the Sea
BLaw 4113 Transport Law
BLaw 4114 Law of International Trade
Phil 4002 Social Philosophy (East and West)
Hist 4002 Constitutional History of Myanmar
Eco 4002 Myanmar Economy
OS 4115 Buddhist Aspects of Kammic Theory II

FIFTH YEAR (LLB)

Core Courses
Law 5101 Law of Evidence
Law 5102 Intellectual Property Law
Law 5103 Research Proposal Presentation & Legal Interpretation
Law 5104 Project Outline Presentation & 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 (For IR)
ES 5206 (3rd Yr Hons, Qualifying) Environmental Law and International Organizations

BIT 5206 (3rd Yr Hons, MSc Qualifying) Law of Contract (CU- 4)

Core Courses
Law 5105 Military Law
Law 5106 Shipping Law
Law 5107 Research Project Outcome Presentation
Law 5108 Research Project Presentation & Viva Voce
Elective Courses (For Other Specialization)
Law 5003/Law 5203 Law of World Institutions II (For IR)
Law 5004/Law 5204 Law of Treaties II (For IR)
PA 5003  Administrative Law (For Applied Economics)
MS 5212 (3rd Yr Hons) Family Laws in Myanmar (For MS)
BIT 5212 (3rd Yr Hons, MSc Qualifying) Intellectual Property Law (CU-4)

FIRST YEAR (LLM)

SECOND YEAR (LLM)

  1. Regional Analysis
  2. Environmental Studies
  3. Urban Geography
  4. Climate Change and Resilience