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Law degrees abroad
Law degrees are sought after by many international students with a legal career in mind. The completion of a law degree abroad doesn’t certify you to work in the legal profession, however it’s a great first step towards it.
If you want to qualify as a lawyer in a specific country, it is important to research the exact steps you need to take as the process varies.
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Law program structure
In the US and Canada you must hold a bachelor’s degree before going on to study a postgraduate degree specifically in law, at Juris Doctor (J.D) degree level.
A bachelor’s degree in law will take you around three years to complete, which is the same as a liberal arts degree in the US.
A law master’s will then take an additional year to complete following a bachelor’s. However to study for a J.D in the USA will take as long as three years.
Types of law degrees
Across Europe, master’s (LLM) and bachelor’s (LLB) focusing on European Law are available at many universities. This focus on law is then relevant in member states of the EU.
Why study law abroad
A law degree shows a student’s ability to think critically, research, debate, and analyze. It also enables students to study a wide range of social science and humanity issues in one degree.
There are some added reasons to study law that come from the decision to study abroad:
- Undergraduate law degrees
Not all countries offer law degrees at a bachelor’s level
- Shorter degrees
Some countries, such as the UK, offer a bachelor’s of law (LLB) in as little as three years
- Improve your English
widen your career opportunities by improving your skills in one of the most widely spoken languages
Where to study law abroad
For many overseas students, the decision of where to study is led in part by their career goals. If you want to study for a degree in law simply because it interests you, then an undergraduate level may be all you want. However, if you are more career led you’ll have to consider the exact steps for achieving your goals.
Best countries to study law
Many English speaking countries are considered the best to study law in, because they have a long history based around UK ‘common law’. It provides an internationally renowned basis for a career in law relevant to many countries and areas.
Best universities to study law
There are particular universities around the world that are highly regarded for their law teaching. These universities usually have higher entry requirements and can be difficult to get into.
For Canada and the USA, law schools are the best option for studying for your J.D. The schools may be independent, or part of a larger university. They will often be accredited by an official law body, with specialist teaching staff and researchers.
Law study abroad programs
Undergraduate and postgraduate level law degrees can be studied as a country-specific program, or many universities now offer international law programs. At all levels of study you can specialize in certain areas or types of law.
Common types of law to study include:
- Environmental law
- Business law
- Criminal law
- Family law
Law undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in law
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Law/Pacific Studies Heritage and Arts - BA University of the South Pacific, Fiji
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,000 FJD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, February
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Accounting and Finance with Law - BA (Hons) Abertay University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,000 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Accounting and Law (Belfast Campus) - BSc (Hons) Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,840 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Criminology with Law - BA (Hons) (with foundation) Bournemouth University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,250 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Business: Law - BA (Hons) EU Business School Munich, Germany
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- October, January
Associate in law
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Law (Pre-Professional) - AAOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Law, Public Policy and Society - AA Cuesta College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,288 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January
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Law, Public Policy, and Society (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,794 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in law
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Law and Justice Studies - Dip Selkirk College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,624 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Certificate in law
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Law - Cert HE University of Essex International College, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,475 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, September, January, March, May
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Law and Security - Cert Nova Scotia Community College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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11,690 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Pathway in law
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Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences (International Foundation Year leading to Education BSc - Hons) - UGP Cardiff University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,500 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- November, January, September
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Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Foundation program - UGP Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,750 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- October, November, January
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - UGP Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University), UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,740 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- May, June, July, September, January, February
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - FD University of Nottingham International College, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,460 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - FD Kaplan International College London: City, University of London, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,880 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, September, January, March, April, August
Law graduate programs
Master's in law
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Corporate Governance and Law/Grad.CG - LLM University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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5,430 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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International Affairs / Juris Doctor - MA Carleton University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,945 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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International Business and Law - MA MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Austria
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,500 EUR
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- November, January, March, May, October
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Justice, Law and Criminology: Law & Society - MSc American University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,596 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January
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Law - LLM University of Dayton, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,825 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
Doctorate in law
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Juris Doctor - JD University of Dayton, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,958 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, May
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Juris Doctor - JD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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48,306 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Law - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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36,480 AUD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, February
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Law - JD University of Calgary, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,096 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Law - JD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,725 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January, May
Pathway in law
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Business with Law - PGP University of York International Pathway College, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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23,100 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - PGP Kaplan International College London: Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,990 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - PGP UWE Bristol’s International College, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,960 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- June, July, September, October, January, February, April
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Business, Law and Social Sciences - PGP Kaplan International College London: University of Westminster, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,990 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Business, Law and Social Sciences: Pre-Masters - PGP Nottingham Trent International College (at Nottingham Trent University), UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,870 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- May, June, July, September, October, January, February, April
Entry requirements to study law abroad
In some countries such as the UK, New Zealand and Australia, you can begin studying law straight after the end of secondary education, and this applies for study abroad students too. As it is a popular and demanding subject, academic entry requirements can be high.
The US and Canada don’t offer law programs at an undergraduate level unlike other English speaking countries. In the US and Canada all students are required to hold a bachelor’s degree before entry to law school to gain a J.D. degree. Your bachelor’s or major for applying to law school can usually be in any subject that interests you, but some subjects such a philosophy or history are more closely linked to law than others.
Future law careers
The UK offers one of the shortest paths to becoming a lawyer. Your undergraduate degree in law (LLB) will typically take three years, followed by a one year Legal Practice Course. You can then apply for a training contract with a law firm. This last stage of your training is typically two years.
Other careers that may stem from studying law include:
- Paralegal
- Barrister
- Detective
Having legal knowledge can also benefit a range of other career areas, including:
- Human resources
- Compliance
- Police
- Business
- Property
