THE LLB

WELCOME TO A GLOBAL LAWS PROGRAMME

WHY STUDY LAW WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UNDERGRADUATE LAWS PROGRAMME?

In a world where degrees and degree providers are proliferating, the University of London LLB offers the security of an internationally recognized qualification. The University of London was the first university to offer a degree in English law, in the 1890s – and that degree was made available to International Programmes students from the start. The high reputation of our LLB has been maintained because International Programmes students are marked to the same high standards as campus-based students. Upon graduation you will join a distinguished group of lawyers, solicitors, barristers and judges from around the world who have obtained their law degree through the University of London.

Seeking to become a legal practitioner is not the only reason for studying for a legal qualification. You might already be working in a law-related field – in the police force or social work, for example– and want to enhance your legal knowledge and professional standing. Your career path might lie in the commercial or financial professions, where legal qualifications are highly valued not only for specific knowledge of law but also because of the transferable skills that come from the study of law such as creating reasoned arguments and problem-solving. Whatever your reasons for study, we can guarantee you that applying yourself to studies in law will provide a stimulating and challenging path.

THE LLB AS A QUALIFYING LAW DEGREE IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Practising Law in England and Wales

Entry into the legal profession in Englandand Wales involves three stages oftraining: the Academic stage followed bythe Vocational training stage and then the‘practical training’ stage. The University ofLondon LLB is recognised as a QualifyingLaw Degree and the completion ofthe Academic stage of legal trainingin England and Wales so long ascertain specific conditions are met:

• The period of study must not be more than six years.

• You must have satisfied the examiners in respect of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subject areas, which are:

1. Public law
2. Contract law
3. Criminal law
4. Tort law
5. Property law
6. Equity and Trusts
7. EU law

• You must have passed these foundation subjects in not more than three attempts.

• You must have demonstrated the attainment of various skills including legal research, oral communication and IT skills.

Satisfactory completion of the Academic stage of legal training does not guarantee automatic admission to the next stage of training (Vocational). For example, entry requirements will relate closely to your classification and results from the academic stage of your studies.

We recommend that students make reference to the following websites to ensure they are up-to-date on the specific requirements for the vocational stage

Solicitors

• Solicitors Regulation Authority:sra.org.uk/students/resources/student-information.page

• The Law Society: lawsociety.org.uk/careers/becoming-a-solicitor/

Barrister

• Bar Standards Board:barstandardsboard.org.uk/qualifying-as-a-barrister

PRACTISING LAW OUTSIDEOF ENGLAND AND WALES

If you intend to practice law in a country other than England and Wales you must confirm with the relevant professional body/ies that they recognize the University of London LLB as fulfilling (in whole or in part) the Academic Stage requirements of legal training. We recommend that you receive this confirmation in writing. The requirements set down by the professional body/ies can be subject to change at any time during your studies. It’s important therefore that you continue to check for any updates or changes to the requirements that affect you.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

LL.B Standard Entry

1. Qualifying Law Degree
2. Non- Qualifying Law Degree

This programme requires you to complete 12 subjects in three years.

1^st Year (Level 4)

Year 1 of study is the same to the Standard Entry and Graduate Entry.

2^nd Year (level 5)

 Standard Entry – Non QLD route

• Law of Tort                                                                                        Compulsory Module
• Three subjects of your choice out of the subject options available at the Institute.                                                                                                                                  

 Standard Entry – QLD route

• Law of Tort                                                                                        Compulsory Module
• Equity and Trust                                                                               Core Module
• Property Law                                                                                     Core Module
• One subject of your choice out of the subject options available at the Institute.

3^rd Year  (level 6)

Standard Entry – Non QLD route

• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory                                                Compulsory Module
• Three subjects of your choice out of the subject options available at the Institute.

Standard Entry – QLD route

• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory                                                Compulsory Module
• European Union Law                                                                       Core Module
• Two subjects of your choice out of the subject options available at the Institute.

1. G.C.E A/L with 2 “C” passes or London A/L with 2 “E” passes O/L “C” pass in English.
2. Minimum age requirement is 18 of age.

Student who are willing to enter to the Sri Lanka Law College, 2 “C” passes and 1 “S” pass required to enter the Sri Lanka Law College (Based on the December 2020 released gazette).