What are the requirements to study law in the UK for a LLB/LLM?
To study law in the UK, you typically need:
- For LLB (undergraduate): Strong 12th standard marks and, for some universities, the LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test). English proficiency is required - IELTS 7.5 overall, no subtest below 7.0 is common.
- For LLM (postgraduate): A recognized LLB or equivalent, usually with a 2:1 or above. English proficiency requirements are similar to undergraduate programs.
Applications often require a personal statement, academic references, and sometimes a writing sample. Visa and funding requirements also apply and are subject to change.
With your four-year LLB and 36 months of work experience, you meet the typical academic criteria for UK LLM programs.
Low percentage, study gap or no work experience?
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