University of London LLB? Questions...

I just recently discovered the University of London External Programme. While scrolling through the Undergraduate Disciplines that are currently available, I came across the LLB and the Diploma in Law. While I'm currently awaiting the results of my official evaluation from Charter Oak State College, I'm curious about this degree because I have always had an interest in Law (and wouldn't mind having two Bachelor's degrees).

I was wondering what the overall difference in the Diploma and the LLB were? I'm also unsure of how to transfer the cost in the UK to the cost of the degree in the United States...and it makes a remark on the page that the fees shown are only those for the university and doesn't include fees charged by the teaching institution.

Would either of these degrees be considered "valuable" by United States standards? I know, over recent months, that I have come across several unaccredited degrees in Law (which I don't have an overwhelming interest in). I'm sure University of London degrees are accredited...which just leads me to ask what the ABA would think of this degree?

Cade

 

The UOL diploma in law is simply the first year of the LLB degree. UOL awards diplomas to students who enroll for this route and study with one of their approved tutorial colleges. UOL allows one to transfer to the full LLB degree after receiving the diploma. Most UOL students, however, study on their own or through another tutorial college, so they don't receive the diploma.

The value of the diploma has in the United States is probably very minimal, if any.

The value of the LLB varies a lot by state. In some states, it leaves one very close to being eligible for the bar, in others it has no recognition. Probably in all cases though, if one wants to be admitted to the bar in the United States, he or she will need to have to get additional education from an ABA school.

One advantage to obtaining a LLB is that a very large number of ABA schools will allow this graduate into their LLM programs.

ALWAYS do your research before attempting these routes though. It pays to know what to expect ahead of time.

 

Run a search of this forum. There have been extensive discussions in the past.

Also, go to www.malet.com. This site is dedicated to Americans seeking the London external Bachelor of Laws.

 

Thank you NOS!!!

That is a fantastic site for anyone wanting to attempt a law degree anywhere. There is so much useful information!

 

Do you have mroe information into this?

What is an LLM degree in the U.S.. given that the normal route is JD? Could you later go with an American LLM to be eligible for the Bar? Is there a chance to turn the LLB into a JD? What are the chances of getting into a good (or at least half decent) school with a DL LLB?

 

Although there is very little chance that an LLB from UofL will qualify you to practice law in the US. However I think that the degree will still be a lot of use to you in other ways. In my opinion most employers will probably be very impressed my a law degree from UofL. So I think it will do wonders for your resume.