LLB University of London Online

Has anyone attempted the Bachelor of Laws online program at the University of London? I have been trying to find information on the required workload and modules. Does anyone have information on this? I am trying to find out if the modules are exam-based, require essays to be submitted, etc.

 

I attempted an LL.M. I don't recommend that for U.S. students for a couple of reasons. The LL.B. might be more "doable" but whether it will be of any value depends on your goals.

 

My recommendation is to carefully review the SRA rules - on the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam) as a specific law degree is no longer required:

What is the SQE | SQE | Solicitors Regulation Authority (sra.org.uk)

 

The LLB might be of use to qualify for the NY of CA Bar but likely a 1 year US LLM would be required to top up the degree. If the goal is a 100% online law degree, I would recommend one of the California Bar accredited programs, either 3 or 4 years but some do require a LSAT which can also be taken online.

 

If you plan to practice law in the US, an accredited ABA online with limited residency would be the best option. Most programs are expensive compared to non-ABA accredited law schools or the UK's online LLB in Law. But it helps to avoid state-bar admission headaches. Also, Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law offers Executive JD; I was told this one is eligible for the bar exam. However, I thought Executive JD was not eligible for state bar admission.

1. Albany Law School
2. Case Western Reserve University School of Law +
3. Cleveland State University College of Law
4. Dayton, University of, School of Law
5. Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
6. University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law +
7. Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
8. Mitchell Hamline School of Law (“Prison to Law Pipeline”) +
9. New Hampshire, University of, School of Law
10. Northeastern University School of Law
11. St. Mary’s University School of Law +
12. Seattle University School of Law
13. South Texas College of Law-Houston
14. Southwestern Law School * +
15. Suffolk University Law School *
16. Syracuse University College of Law
17. Vermont Law School

* Law schools with both full-time and part-time enrollment options; all others are part-time only.
+ Law schools with fully online programs (programs may have optional residential components); all others are hybrid programs.

Reference: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/

 

Can you provide me with any information on that school's process, workload, and exams? I am curious to know more about it as well.

 

Wow! There need be some perks with that! Do you get to meet the Sheriff? Robin and Marian? Little John?

 

A garden party in Sherwood's leafy glades, perhaps? Wouldn't mind hearing Alan A-Dale. The "Frank Sinatra of the Middle Ages," so I hear. "Would you like some fun with that LL.B., Sir, Ma'am?"

 

UOL Law Tutors, a third-party company, has a useful FAQ answering questions both about how the University of London LLB works and about how UOL Law Tutors' tutorial service works.

 

Best advice though...if you want to be an American lawyer, get a J.D. from an American law school.

 

Giving life to this thread. I completed LL.B. through UK University, 100% online. Then LL.M. at a Canadian University to meet NCA (National Accreditation Committee) requirements. Doing LL.B. online is not for the faint of heart, it wast he best option for me given that I worked full-time and was able to do the degree while working. The same goes for the LL.M. I had to do (required in-person learning so I had to go to classes Fri/Sat/Sun for 2 or 3 weekends a month in Toronto).

I am now articling and expect to be called to the bar in Summer of 2025. I am also starting to look into US licensing and found some states friendly to foreign law degrees but will require an LLM from a US University - some states are quite friendly again to online LLMs.

At this time, I am looking at 100% online ABA accredited LL.M.s in U.S. / American Law to meet requirements. The most affordable I have found is the University of Arizona at $600/USD/Credit Hour (24 credits required for the degree) which would allow me to sit for NY, Washington & W. D.C., bar.

If anyone has a list LL.M.s that are 100% online and do not break the bank (like USC, GMU, WM, Northeastern), I would love to hear from you.

 

The GetEducated rankings are a good first check for these inquiries, and they have an LLM page.

 

Saw a typo - that should be $700/USD/Credit Hour at U of Arizona

 

University of Arizona's LL.M. is ABA accredited and allows you to sit for Washington bar and can be tailored to sit for Maryland bar. This is hands-down the best option for foreign trained lawyers. I thought it would work for NY, but they won't accepted online LL.M.s; TX will accept online LL.M. but it has to be completed via synchronous learning - only found one and timezone is PST, which would not work for me.

So, I am applying to University of Arizona (ironically, U of A has an LL.M. for foreign trained lawyers that will allow you to sit for a few State bars, but AZ itself won't).

 

I find it curious that a profession has an entry process that is an examination for which one may choose any form of preparation, yet is fussy about how the education before it is obtained.

 

Don't. Get. Me. Started. Grr!

 

Blue Mason, once you receive your Call to the Bar in Canada, wouldn’t you be eligible for admission in Washington State?

EDIT: I looked it up. You need to practice in Canada for three years to qualify. Cheaper and not much longer than getting another LL.M. though.