In most countries that offer the degree, a Bachelor of Laws, or an LLB, is a first professional law degree and is usually completed as an undergraduate course of study. The LLB originated in England, where the abbreviation LL.B referred to the Latin Legum Baccalaureus with the genitive plural indicating the study of both canon and civil law. In most common law countries, LLBs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter into a legal career.
The LLB is the most common undergraduate law degree in the UK, where university students can enroll in programs directly after completing their secondary education. In the US, the LLB was replaced by the Juris Doctor (JD) in the 1970s. While other countries also are moving away from the LLB degree in favor of the JD, the degree is still applied in many common law countries. Some countries, like Canada, offer both LLBs and JDs and graduates with LLBs obtain a license and complete a year of articling before being able to practice law. The length of study to complete an LLB ranges from three to six years. In countries like Australia and New Zealand, LLB studies are generally longer (four to five years) and combined with another degree. In some instances, LLBs are considered a second-level degree with LLB students having completed a previous undergraduate degree or qualification in another field of study.
If you are considering an LLB in order to enter the legal profession, it is important to determine the level of qualification you wish to obtain in relation to the country where you intend to practice law. Some LLBs are offered online and can be transferred or converted to equivalent law degrees in your country. Others will require additional courses of study, examinations or certification before you are qualified to practice law.
Explore the list below and find LLB programs around the world. You can read more about each program by clicking on ‘Read More.’ The form on each page allows you to contact the program’s admissions officials directly.
Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Business three year full-time degree will help you to start a career in the legal or international commercial sectors. This is a qualifying law degree, enabling you to progress to the next stage of legal training. [+]
The i-LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree delivered online from The University of Law, an international leader in legal education with a 140-year-old history. The i-LLB provides you with the most direct route to practicing as a solicitor or barrister in the UK and several international jurisdictions. [+]
The Bachelor in Business Law (LL.B.) in distance learning IUBH paves you the way to a distinguished career in the combined field of business administration and the focus of the law. [+]
Explore the fundamental principles of law in England and Wales on a qualifying law degree recognized by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. You will gain a solid grounding in the key areas such as legal methods and skills, constitutional law, criminal law and property law. You can also specialize in a range of subjects including family law, media and entertainment law, company law and human rights, depending on your area of interest. [+]
Our online LLB (Hons) Law degree will provide you with a thorough academic training in the discipline of law. [+]
Dundee is a truly unique law school. We offer a modern, forward-looking approach to learning and a rigorous preparation for the professional world, whether in the legal sphere or elsewhere. [+]
This qualifying law degree covers the foundations of English law and allows you to specialize in areas of the subject according to your own interests. [+]
Our world-class LLB is of international standing. It has been the first step in the careers of thousands of practicing lawyers around the world. This course can be studied independently or at one of our approved local teaching institutions around the world. [+]
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme, along with Masters of Laws, Masters of Environmental Law, and PhD, are offered by USP’s School of Law. These programmes specifically focus on the legal systems of the South Pacific region, particularly those of USP's 12 Member Countries: the Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. [+]
Develops legal strategies to provide the best solutions in legal processes. [+]
The study Business Law can be completed at the nationwide DIPLOMA study centers as a part-time distance learning or face teaching full-time at the Bad Sooden-Allendorf with the nationally recognized bachelor's degree. [+]
The aim of the programme is to enable students to acquire the first degree in law which would allow them to be admitted to the legal profession or to work as a legal consultant by developing skills and abilities pertinent to a lawyer, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, self-motivation and specialized knowledge of the law. The programme has been recognized by the Cypriot Legal Council for the purposes of professional recognition of the degree and by DOATAP in Greece and other organizations. It collaborates with the University of London External Program and offers a joint LLM together with EAP in Greece and Loyola in the USA. [+]
The CEILS will provide its students with an authentic international experience and an all-encompassing education in comparative, European, international and transnational law. Together with other national legal systems, elements of Italian law will be taught within the European, comparative and international framework. [+]
Many Law graduates have found career success in business, the arts, science, education, and the public sector. Whichever industry you finally choose, you will always enjoy the distinct advantage of being an INTI Law graduate. [+]
This course provides you with the foundation subjects required to obtain a Qualifying Law Degree along with the opportunity to spend a year of study in one of our partner universities in Europe, gaining knowledge of other legal systems, experiencing another legal culture, enhancing your European language skills and developing international links. [+]
