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Study law abroad

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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.

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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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    Dance and Law - BA Liverpool Hope University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    15,855 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Accounting and Finance with Law - BA (Hons) Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,455 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Law (Jordanstown Campus) - LLB (Hons) Ulster University, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,091 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Anthropology: Accelerated Law - BA Troy University, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    19,600 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,600 USD

    Start date
    January, 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
    20,117 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,250 GBP

    Start date
    September
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Associate in law

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    Conservation Law Enforcement - ASc Mount Aloysius College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,870 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,870 USD

    Start date
    January, September
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    Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement - AASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    7,743 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,743 USD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
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    Law (Pre-Professional) - AAOT Lane Community College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD

    Start date
    January, March, September
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    Law Enforcement - AASc Lake Land College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    13,500 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
    Show program overview about Law Enforcement
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    Law Enforcement - ASc Contra Costa College, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,380 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,380 USD

    Start date
    January, August
    Show program overview about Law Enforcement

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
    11,573 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,624 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Law Clerk - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,852 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,351 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
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    Law Clerk - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,446 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,803 CAD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Law Clerk
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    Law Clerk (Owen Sound Campus) - Dip Georgian College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    16 months
    Annual tuition fee
    13,295 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Law Clerk (Owen Sound Campus)
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    Law Clerk - OCDip Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,033 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,254 CAD

    Start date
    September, January
    Show program overview about Law Clerk

Certificate in law

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    Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    7,743 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,743 USD

    Start date
    January, September
    Show program overview about Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
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    Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy - Cert College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD

    Start date
    January, June, August
    Show program overview about Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Training Academy
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    Family Law Practice - Cert Westcliff University, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    9 months
    Annual tuition fee
    9,120 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,120 USD

    Start date
    January, February, May, June
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    Law with Business - Cert HE University of Essex, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    16 months
    Annual tuition fee
    7,822 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 6,167 GBP

    Start date
    November, January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October
    Show program overview about Law with Business
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    Law and Security - Cert Nova Scotia Community College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    8,691 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,690 CAD

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Law and Security

Pathway in law

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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
    15,759 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,750 GBP

    Start date
    January, October, November
    Show program overview about Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Foundation program
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    Law and Social Sciences (IELTS 5.5) - FD University of York, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    25,710 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 20,270 GBP

    Start date
    January, September
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    Humanities, Law & Social Science, Foundation program - UGP University of Aberdeen, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    20,456 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,550 GBP

    Start date
    November, January, September
    Show program overview about Humanities, Law & Social Science, Foundation program
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    Humanities, Law and Social Science (International Foundation Year) - UGP Durham University, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    27,192 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,000 GBP

    Start date
    November, January, September
    Show program overview about Humanities, Law and Social Science (International Foundation Year)
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    International Foundation Year: Business, Management and Law - UGP University of Huddersfield, UK

    Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    16,933 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,700 GBP

    Start date
    January, October, November
    Show program overview about International Foundation Year in Business, Management & Law

Law graduate programs

Master's in law

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    Law and Society - LLM Keele University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,451 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Construction: Construction Law - MConst Massey University, New Zealand

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    21,962 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 36,810 NZD

    Start date
    November, February, July
    Show program overview about Construction: Construction Law
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    Law - LLM University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    6,887 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,430 GBP

    Start date
    September
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    Law: Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation - Dual LLM/MSc Ulster University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    20,091 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,840 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation, LLM, MSc
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    European Law and Policy - MA (with foundation) Dublin City University, Ireland

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    20 months
    Annual tuition fee
    17,369 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,000 EUR

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about European Law and Policy

Doctorate in law

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    Law - Dual JD/MBA DePaul University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate/Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,320 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 24,320 USD

    Start date
    September
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    Law - JD Florida A&M University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,725 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,725 USD

    Start date
    January, May, August
    Show program overview about Law
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    Law - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    18 months
    Annual tuition fee
    4,235 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD

    Start date
    November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
    Show program overview about Law
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    Law - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    6 years
    Annual tuition fee
    10,337 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP

    Start date
    February, October
    Show program overview about Law
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    Law - MPhil/PhD Abertay University, UK

    Program type
    Master's/Doctorate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    19,724 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,750 GBP

    Start date
    February, June, October
    Show program overview about Law

Diploma in law

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    International Business Law - PGDip University of Essex, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    16 months
    Annual tuition fee
    9,490 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,482 GBP

    Start date
    January, April, July, October
    Show program overview about International Business Law
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    International Business Law - PGDip University of Liverpool, UK
    • Online

    Program type
    Postgraduate diploma
    Duration
    20 months
    Annual tuition fee
    6,468 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,100 GBP

    Start date
    January, May, October
    Show program overview about International Business Law

Certificate in law

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    International Business Law - PGCert University of Essex, UK
    • Online
    • Part-time

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    8 months
    Annual tuition fee
    4,745 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 3,741 GBP

    Start date
    January, April, July, October
    Show program overview about International Business Law
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    International Business Law - PGCert University of Liverpool, UK
    • Online

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    10 months
    Annual tuition fee
    6,468 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,100 GBP

    Start date
    January, May, October
    Show program overview about International Business Law

Pathway in law

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    Law and Social Sciences (Pre-Masters) - PGP Durham University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    28,428 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,000 GBP

    Start date
    November, January, September
    Show program overview about Law and Social Sciences (Pre-Masters)
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    Law and Social Sciences - PGP University of Nottingham, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    27,245 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,480 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s
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    Law and Social Sciences (Pre-Masters) - PGP University of Glasgow, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    29,719 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,430 GBP

    Start date
    September
    Show program overview about Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s
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    Law and Social Sciences - PGP University of Liverpool, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    21,081 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,620 GBP

    Start date
    January, May
    Show program overview about Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s
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    Business, Management and Law - PGP Liverpool John Moores University, UK

    Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
    Duration
    6 months
    Annual tuition fee
    8,961 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 7,250 GBP

    Start date
    March
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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