Upon successful completion of your Advanced Level exams, you can begin the University of London’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Standard Entry. This three-year undergraduate programme is designed to provide a thorough foundation in legal principles and practices. The LLB programme offers an in-depth understanding of various areas of law, including contract law, criminal law, and public law, preparing you for a successful career in the legal field. The course combines rigorous academic study with practical insights, ensuring you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for legal professionals.

Academic Direction

The law schools or departments of the following Colleges of the University of London provide the academic direction for the University of London Undergraduate Laws qualifications.

  • 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

Level 4 modules

  • LA1031 Legal system and method
  • A1040 Contract law*
  • LA1010 Criminal law*
  • LA1020 Public law*

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

Level 5 modules

  • A2001 Tort law*
  • LA2024 EU law*
  • LA2003 Property law*

One of the following modules: **

  • LA2019 Family law
  • LA2015 Commercial law
  • LA2008 Administrative law
  • LA2029 International protection of human rights

*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.

Level 6 modules

  • LA3005 Jurisprudence and legal theory
  • LA3002 Equity and trusts*

Two of the following modules**

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

*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.

  • Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka)
  • Barrister or Solicitor (England and Wales or any other country)
  • Adjudicator
  • Judge
  • Arbitrator
  • 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

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