Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Graduate Entry

Duration

2 year

Awarding Body

University of London

Academic Direction

LSE, UCL, Queen Mary University of London, SOAS University of London and King's College London

Delivery

Part time or full-time/Physical

Intake

March/July/Sep

Programme Overview

The University of London’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Graduate Entry programme is a fast-track option designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field but are interested in pursuing a career in law.

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Entry Requirements

  •  A first degree from a recognised university acceptable to UoL
  • The applicant must hold at least 2C passes and an S pass (at one and the same sitting) in Advanced Level examination or equivalent
    AND
  • 4 C passes at Ordinary Level examination including English language and Sinhala/Tamil language or equivalent
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview
  • Student must have the expected results at one and the same sitting. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the first try.

Programme Structure & Course Modules

First Year Course Units

Level 4/5 modules

  • LA1040 Contract law*
  • LA1010 Criminal law*
  • LA1020 Public law*
  • LA2001 Tort law*

Second Year Course Units

Level 4/5 modules

  • LA2024 EU law*
  • LA2003 Property law*
  • LA3002 Equity and trusts*
  • LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory

One of the following modules**

  • LA3021 Company law
  • LA3014 Conflict of laws
  • LA3025 Criminology
  • LA3026 Intellectual property
  • LA3013 Public international law

*These modules are the seven foundations of legal knowledge which are required to satisfy the academic component of legal training for intending barristers.

**The availability of optional modules may vary every year.

 

Important:

A Graduate Entry LLB students will only be permitted to register for the LLB for a minimum period of two years provided that they have passed the three Level 4 modules and Tort law in their first year of study on the first attempt in the May/June assessments.

Pathways to Degree Programmes

  • Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka)
  • Barrister or Solicitor (England and Wales or any other country)
  • Adjudicator
  • Judge
  • Arbitrator
  • Mediator
  • Corporate Lawyer
  • Company Secretary
  • Legal Officer
  • Legal Secretary
  • Human Resource Officer
  • Management Consultant
  • Tax Consultant
  • Compliance Attorney
  • Policy Analyst
  • Political Risk Analyst
  • Legal Consultants to state and private sector entities
  • Legal Analyst
  • Legal Researcher
  • Licensed Conveyancer
  • Trademark Attorney
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • Patent Attorney

*This list is non-exhaustive

FAQ

What is the ranking of the University of London (UoL)?

Since the University of London is a consortium – as association of many Universities, you need to look at the rankings of individual universities if you are looking for the ranking of UoL. The rankings for each of the Universities provide a good measure of the kind of degree you are embarking upon, its recognistion, capabilities of graduates and alumni as well as the up-to-date curriculum etc.

 

If the student has a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (acceptable to UoL), one year exemption is given, that is, 3 modules are exempted as follows: 

  • UoL encourages Graduate Entry students to pace themselves when following this route – ideally 3 years (3 modules per year = 9 modules). 
  • A two-year pathway is retained for GE students who pass all four modules in their first year of study and at the first attempt in the May/June assessments. In case a student fails at least one module in their first attempt. the degree gets extended to 3 years. 
 
No exemptions are currently provided for any other professional qualifications other than for a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Changes to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers have been introduced. The following websites should be consulted for updates: The Law Society – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/

Solicitors Regulations Authority – https://www.sra.org.uk/

You will find most of the details in the RIC website, the RIC prospectus as well as in the prospectus of the University of London as well:

You need to complete the examinations that will be held by the Sri Lanka Law College. Further information can be found in this Gazette Notification found in the Sri Lanka Law College website. If you need further clarifications, you can contact the Chief Academic Coordinator – LLB at RIC. ([email protected]) 

Sri Lanka Law College – http://www.sllc.ac.lk/