STUDY LAW IN THE UK UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020/21 LAW IN THE UK Why not study in the country where the Common Law System originated? A law degree from the UK is a highly respected credential around the globe. It is worth noting that one in ten current world leaders have studied in the UK. Obtaining an LLB in the UK enables students to analyse and solve legal problems in the following core law curriculum: Tort, Property, Contract, Criminal, Equity & Trusts, Remedies and Administrative.

UK law schools also require students in the LLB programs to take European Union Law, which boosts employability when looking for a job in Canada. There are also a wide range of electives offered in UK Law programs so check out the different options on the individual program pages.

CONTENT • Why Canada Law From Abroad • Meet our Team • A Brief History of Common Law • Finding the Right Law Program • Why an LLM • Practice Law in Canada • Canada and the UK • Our Partners • Accreditation and the NCA Process • Useful Links

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WHY CANADA LAW FROM ABROAD Since 2006, we have provided a free advisory service on how to study Law in the UK, while working with internationally recognized Law Schools. If you wish to pursue a Law Degree in Britain we can offer you the support and guidance you need to significantly enhance your chances of acceptance.

YOUR FREE SERVICE

Canada Law from Abroad offers this unique service for free, as our funding is provided by the British universities that we represent in Canada.

We select and work with universities that offer Law programs at the highest academic level. This provides you with a wealth of institutions and locations to choose from.

YOUR ADVISOR

You will benefit from having a dedicated Canadian student advisor to START YOUR answer all of your questions and help you navigate the often confusing ACADEMIC application process. JOURNEY TODAY Our advisors will encourage Each of our expert advisors has personal experience studying in Britain. and prepare you to attend YOU CAN They have a wealth of first-hand knowledge about our partner universities. top tier Law Degree programs with the UK BENEFIT FROM: university that best matches • Expert advice and guidance your academic and personal • Personal statement review goals. • Application assistance • Visa guidance • Pre-departure support

4 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: A GUIDE FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS PUBLISHED 09/2020 FIND OUT MORE: canadalawfromabroad.com • [email protected] • +1 647 361 4217 5 MEET OUR TEAM The Canada Law from Abroad team brings together a wealth VIVIAN MAK of Law and international study experience. They know what it Student Advisor, LLM and PhD in Law takes to get accepted to British universities and have first-hand Dr. Vivian Mak completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in Ethics, Society & Law and Criminology knowledge gained from their own time studying in the UK. before going across the pond to the UK for her postgraduate They have university application and student support expertise studies. She then completed her LLM and PhD in Law at Queen Mary, University of . Vivian also acts as a Senior gained from a variety of leading educational institutions. Consultant for Canada Law From Abroad and has worked at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva and lectured at Queen Mary and the Universi- ty of Toronto.

MERIKA YONG PING Student Advisor and Event Coordinator, B.A., M.A. Merika is currently based out of her hometown of Victoria, BC. She studied for her BA in Political Science at UBC and has a soft spot for the west coast of Canada. She also earned an MA with distinction in International Relations at the University of Kent. Merika loved her time studying and living in the UK so much that she made it her job to help other students get there!

MARSHA PERERA Student Advisor, BSc, MSc Marsha is currently based out of , UK. She earned an Hons BSc in Biodiversity and Conversation at the University of Western Ontario. During this time, she did a year abroad at the University of in the UK. She enjoyed her time there so much so that she then went on to complete an MSc Environ- ment, Development and Politics at the University of Birmingham as well. Marsha made use of Across the Pond while apply- ing for her masters and believes that the opportunity to study abroad can change your life. Through this, she hopes to help other students have the same amazing experience as she did!

HILARY FAGAN Student Advisor, B.A. (Hons), M.A. Hilary is currently based out of St. Thomas, Ontario. She earned her Honours BA in Archaeology and Medieval Stud- ies at Wilfrid Laurier University and earned her Masters of Medieval Archaeology at the in South Yorkshire, . Hilary enjoyed her studies in the United Kingdom and wants to share that experience with other students. Studying abroad was the opportunity of a lifetime, and she believes all students should have the chance to follow their aspirations.

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When studying law in the UK you will not only be immersed in a world class academic atmosphere, but also fully immersed in the staggering legal history that you are surrounded by, allowing you to build upon your formal legal education outside of the classroom. When you visit the Tower of London’s Norman Chapel of St. John, you are standing in the place where King Henry I, known as the Lion of Justice, issued the pre-curser to the Magna Carta in 1100 called the Coronation Charter.

This legal charter addressed accountability of royal powers, simony, pluralism, and taxation abuse and can be found in the Lambeth Palace Library as well as within the pages of the 12th century legal encyclopedia manuscript the Textus Roffensis. The Textus Roffensis is part of the Rochester Cathedral Library and includes the early seventh century Law of Æthelberht of Kent, which is the oldest surviving English Law Code, the oldest Anglo-Saxon text, and perhaps the oldest law code of any Germanic language. The famed Magna Carta Libertatum or the Great Charter of Liberties was created by the Archbishop of Canterbury and celebrated its 800th birthday in 2015. The four surviving copies were brought together for the occasion in London and they remain today a symbol of justice, the rights of individuals, and the right to a fair trial across the Western world.

England’s capital, London, has long been a legal hub for the UK. In London you will find the four historic : Lincoln’s Inn, , , and Gray’s Inn, where traditionally stayed and received their legal education. Also, in London is the Old Bailey, the building known as the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, where many of England’s most notorious criminals since the 17th century was sentenced. As it is still an active court of law today, you can watch ongoing trials from the public galleries. Nearby are both the Palace of Westminster which held the House of Lords, the precursor to the current Supreme Court, and the Royal Courts of Justice which is one of the largest courts in Europe.

The Royal Courts of Justice holds original documentation from the famous Guy Fawkes trials from 1605 and still contains the High Court and Court of Appeal for England.

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There are several UK Law degrees available that are comparable to those offered in Canada and some that are only available when you choose to study in Britain. Discover which UK Law program is right for you.

3 YEAR LLB DEGREE • The same length as a qualifying Canadian Degree, but you can enter directly from high school. • Two years of core law modules and one year of law electives • Admission requires a High School Diploma and will consider applicants with any level of post-secondary studies 2 YEAR “ACCELERATED” LLB DEGREE A shorter degree than those offered by any Canadian • Two years of core law modules with limited law electives • Admission requires a High School Diploma and a 4-year Undergraduate Degree

1 YEAR GRADUATE LLM (MASTERS OF LEGAL LAWS) A specialised LLM that does not always require an LLB, unlike in Canada • Admission requires an Undergraduate Degree, not necessarily in the study of Law • Program is 12 months in length • Specialism in Law creates career opportunities • Program allow for flexibility in the focus of your research

PHD • Minimum 3 years in length • Choose from a vast range of research topics • Pursue the opportunity for ground-breaking research • Gain qualifications to teach Law at the university level • Work alongside globally leading researchers in your field and obtain networking connections • Become a top authority in your field • Improve the legal sector

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS: COMBINE A 2 YEAR LLB AND 1 YEAR LLM Pursue a 2 year Accelerated LLB and follow up with a 1 year LLM to maximize employability. This combination will also cut the number of accreditation exams you have to complete to the minimum 5. By pursuing this route you will obtain a specialist Law degree in the same length of time it takes to complete a general JD degree in Canada.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC LLBS Our partner universities offer a variety of LLBs that focus in a vast range of subjects, combining a qualifying law degree with modules in Business, Politics, Philosophy, and languages. These LLBs are three or four years in length. Check our partner pages in this booklet for a list of the programs offered.

12 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: A GUIDE FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS PUBLISHED 09/2020 FIND OUT MORE: canadalawfromabroad.com • [email protected] • +1 647 361 4217 13 London WHY AN LLM? Are you interested in a career in law but not necessarily as a practicing lawyer? Or are you already a practicing lawyer but would like to stand out from the masses by specialising in a specific area of law? If the answer is yes, the (LLM) may be for you!

The LLM is a post graduate degree which provides legal career aspirants with valuable knowledge in law. In today’s changing market globalization has led to the increased diversification of professional services which has affected the legal services market, making the LLM a highly sought after degree. Individuals aware of emerging consulting opportunities in the new economy are taking the opportunity to add value to their career arsenal by obtaining a LLM as their legal services career credential.

The program focuses in a specific area such as: commercial law, international human rights, maritime law, intellectual property law, energy and oil law, and several others.

LLM GRADUATES CAN:

• Pursue further studies such as a PhD in Law order to achieve an academic career in research or university teaching.

• Work as a legal consultant or policy writer in non-governmental organizations, governmental agencies, business corporations, and consulting firms

• Help working lawyers build their legal practice as a specialist in their chosen sub-field

14 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: A GUIDE FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS PUBLISHED 09/2020 FIND OUT MORE: canadalawfromabroad.com • [email protected] • +1 647 361 4217 15 I had a phenomenal experience studying and working in the United Kingdom. My professors offered extra support and office hours to help us when we needed it. The University of also gave us unique opportunities to get involved with law related extra-curricular activities PRACTICE LAW such as mooting and negotiation workshops, and the unique opportunity to obtain a certificate in Commercial Awareness from BPP Law School in London. I also had the unique opportunity to travel IN CANADA Europe for next to nothing! - Sara ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE NCA

• UK LLB and Canadian JD degrees are both qualifying law degrees with the same core Common Law curriculum Whitby“ Abbey • The accreditation of ‘foreign’ law degrees to practice in Canada is administered by the National Committee on Accreditation

• The accreditation of a Common Law LLB degree from the UK is a routine process in Canada

• Accreditation can be achieved by writing self-study exams or completing an approved program at a Canadian Law School

• Students with three years of UK Law education (Three Year LLB or a Two Year LLB followed by a One Year LLM) usually write five NCA exams

• Two Year Accelerated LLB graduates will usually write seven NCA exams to meet the ‘three years of legal education’ requirement for their Canadian Certificate of Qualification.

• The Accreditation process can be completed in six to eighteen months

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CANADA AND THE UK The UK holds a personal and often ancestral draw for many Canadians.

Whether recent immigrants settled in Canada, or multi-generations established, Canadians can often locate an ancestral or familial appeal encouraging them towards visiting the UK. Study is one of the most popular routes for young people wishing to live in the UK. Further to the familial attraction, there is of course the colonial connection.

As Canada’s mother country, the UK offers the origins of Canada’s Common Law system, boasting a long and rich history on the instruction and practice of Common Law. A UK Common Law degree qualifies graduates to practice in all Commonwealth countries, creating international career opportunities.

In 2016-17, 23,000 students studying Law in the UK were International students, so you’ll be in good company should you decide to apply.

18 STUDY LAW IN THE UK: A GUIDE FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS PUBLISHED 09/2020 FIND OUT MORE: canadalawfromabroad.com • [email protected] • +1 647 361 4217 19 Going to study law school in the UK was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I made a lot of new friends at my university as people traveled from all over the world to study law there. There was a large group of Canadians in our law class which made it feel like I never left home, but I did. I traveled to all over Europe when I had the chance and not only came out of the UK with a law degree but with experiences I would have never received had I not took the “leap and travelled abroad. My international experience was helpful in finding me an articling job and I am now living my dream. Think about what you want and make decisions to follow your dreams! Studying law in the UK was the - Pejman best decision I have ever made - I had the opportunity to travel to 13 countries while completing my law degree in 2 years and shadowing lawyers/judges at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. In 2017, I completed my Accelerated LLB Law degree and returned to Canada. I successfully completed 7 NCA exams and obtained my Certificate of Qualification. “ - Felicity

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- Morgan “ University of

Queen’s University Belfast University of York

University of Leeds

University of Birmingham

University of Essex

LONDON

University of Kent

University of Southampton University of Exeter • Brunel University London • City, University of London • Royal Holloway, University of London

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We have an active Canadian Society which organises events and activities for Canadian students who are studying in all subject areas, providing a great A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY AT THE opportunity for Law students to widen their network.

HEART OF AN AMBITIOUS CITY FACTS

Number of students: 36,000 (including over 1,450 Law students) Number of international students: 10,000 from 150 different countries (including over 400 international law students) Tuition fees: From £19,740 per year (2021–22) Accommodation costs:

n Catered from £130 to £203 per week on campus n Self-catered from £89 to £271 per week on campus Location: The main campus is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s second city. We also have a campus in Dubai. Population of Birmingham: 1.26 million Nearest airport:

Image © Haoxuan Ding Birmingham Airport is just thirty minutes away by train and eight miles from the city centre Scholarships international students can apply for: The University of Birmingham is a beautiful, redbrick As well as having one of the UK’s oldest and largest student-run Scholarships available for the Law School - ask your Canada law societies, the Holdsworth Club, the Law School also offers the university and founding member of the Russell Law From Abroad (CLFA) advisor for more information TOP 100 520 DAYS Group with a glorious 276 acre green campus and Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) OF LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE which radically extends the provision of extra-curricular activities to Entry requirements: a welcoming community. For almost 100 years the enhance students’ employability and increase their experience of Ask your Canada Law From Abroad (CLFA) advisor or look AND PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT University of Birmingham’s Law School has made a law in action: including pro bono, mooting and debating. Our at our website FOR LAW TYPICALLY PROVIDED major contribution to teaching and scholarship and Canadian students are very active in the various pro bono group projects that we run at Birmingham. IN THE QS WORLD is one of the top law schools in the UK. TO STUDENTS PER LLM: UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2020 Birmingham is a truly global university with law students from all We work closely with a number of law firms which are well-known LAW DEGREES n LLM General ACADEMIC YEAR around the world and is one of the most popular British universities in Canada and we have a comprehensive Careers and Employability n LLM Commercial Law for Canadian students choosing to study law overseas. We have programme to support Canadian students, which is useful for LLB: n LLM Criminal Law and around 100 Canadian students currently studying law at Birmingham, supporting their job search in any country – from weekly careers n LLB Law Criminal Justice and the LLB and LLB for Graduates programmes are particularly events to an annual Law Fair with over 60 law firms in attendance, n LLB for Graduates n LLM International 2ND MOST popular – the LLB for Graduates degree allowing students already as well as a mentoring scheme, and placement opportunities. n LLB Law with Business Commercial Law TARGETED UNIVERSITY 100 CANADIAN holding an undergraduate degree to qualify in two years, and the There is also an annual Canadian Careers Conference. We have Studies n LLM International Law BY LEADING EMPLOYERS three-year LLB degree allowing students to enter directly from many alumni who have gone on to successful legal careers n LLB Law with Criminology and Globalisation high school. All of our LLB degrees are Qualifying Law Degrees. in Canada. n LLB International Law n LLM International Law: Crime, STUDENTS and Globalisation Justice and Human Rights CURRENTLY STUDYING Law students have the option to study a module in Canadian The Law School’s wide range of legal programmes, depth and n LLB Law with French Law n LLM International Trade Law 2019–20 Constitutional Law which supports their understanding of the Canadian flexibility in module choice and extra-curricular support for students n LLB Law with German Law n LLM Energy and Environmental WWW.HIGHFLIERS.CO.UK LAW AT BIRMINGHAM legal system, as well as assisting with completion of the NCAs. ensure the offer of an outstanding educational experience. Law (Distance)

GET IN TOUCH WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/LAW WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/CANADA #HELLOBRUM @unibirmingham /unibirmingham @unibirmingham UniversityofBirmingham 24 25 Best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2019) Our innovative law programmes

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with the Brunel Law School will give you the theory and World top 35 practice required to navigate these challenges and university for will give you a rich variety of hands-on experience to prepare you for a rewarding future career in the International legal profession. Our four-year degree programme outlook integrates work experience in selected placements (Times Higher Education 2020) which can enhance your employability after graduation. We have a range of exciting Law courses for you to Guaranteed discover at Brunel: accommodation Undergraduate: on our London • Law LLB campus • Law with Criminal Justice LLB • Law with International Arbitration and 359th of Commercial Law LLB universities Turn your • Law (Graduate Entry) LLB worldwide interest in law Postgraduate: (QS World University Rankings 2020) into a lifelong • Law Policy and Practice MA • Master of Laws LLM passion • International Commercial Law LLM • International Financial Regulation and Corporate Facts Law LLM International tuition fees: from £15,860 for • International Human Rights Law LLM undergraduate, from £17,355 for postgraduate • Intellectual Property Law LLM Scholarships: Ask your Canada Law From Abroad advisor for more information Life at Brunel Law School, London • Intellectual Property Law PGCert Accommodation: £118.79 for a single room Brunel Law School is a diverse and vibrant Brunel is one of just a few law schools to have (shared bathroom) to £159.18 for a single community where you will be supported in your invested in a full moot court. As well as helping Preparing you for your future en-suite room (private bathroom) studies and encouraged to develop your skills for students hone their skills in court, these facilities Location: Uxbridge, West London your future career. Most of your learning will take are used by our student-led Brunel Law Society for legal career place in our dedicated law building and around mooting and debating, which we hope you’ll get Nearest airport: London Heathrow campus, allowing you to be surrounded by fellow law involved with. Brunel Law School has strong industry links, students and academics who are focused on your allowing us to offer placements in a variety of We are rightly renowned for world-class research, education on a daily basis. legal environments to strengthen your learning and our students are our torch-bearers. It’s our and professional experience. With our own law Studying law equips you with a variety of mission for you to leave with a lifelong passion for careers advisers, we will help you to work on your professional, transferable and interpersonal skills. the law and understanding how it relates to the future career from day one. As a Brunel Law School You learn how to think critically and engage with wider society. Many of our students are involved in student, you will have access to many workshops and complex issues. enriching and improving the lives of others through masterclasses to gain the knowledge you need to opportunities such as volunteering (for example, in make your first step after you graduate. Greece with our Athens Refugee Project). brunel.ac.uk/law

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Student profile Heena Kapoor, Law LLB (Hons) Studying in the heart of London inspired by world-leading graduate from Guelph, Ontario, Canada academics with unrivalled industry connections. “When I was studying law, my goal was to go back home and practice law in Canada. City helped me by providing a personal tutor, who was always available to answer questions and guide me in the right direction. City’s Careers Service helped me polish my CV, prepared me for interviews and assisted me in finding jobs and internships.” About The Course portfolio

The City Law School is one of has educated some of the best Number of students With three levels of study – Entry requirements Postgraduate London’s major law schools legal minds in the UK and further undergraduate, postgraduate and Professional legal courses Nearly 20,000 enrolled at City, professional – The City Law School Entry requirements vary by course Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) PGDip/LLM and offers an impressive range afield, including leaders such as University of London, with 35% of all offers courses suitable for everyone and the University recognises many of academic and professional Mahatma Gandhi, and students coming from outside the UK interested in following a career in international qualifications – ask your (LPC) PGCert/PGDip/LLM courses. With a history dating . law, no matter what stage they are Across the Pond advisor for more details Accommodation at. Fully accredited by the relevant Postgraduate back to 1852, the School was Tuition fees Taught courses professional bodies, practitioners are the first in London to educate Located in the heart of legal Halls of residence are available for students at all levels of study, starting directly involved in the delivery and Undergraduate Law LLB International Business Law London, students will benefit (Distance Learning) LLM students and practitioners at at £160 per week. Guaranteed student development of courses. Also, many £15,390 per year (2021/22) all stages of legal education. from a multi-million investment housing for first-year undergraduate academic staff remain active in the Maritime Law (Dubai) LLM* Law postgraduate taught degrees from As part of City, University of into a new state-of-the-art students, when applying by June. profession, so students leave the Maritime Law (Greece) LLM* School with the skills and knowledge £12,200 (2021/22) London, the institution has been building with dedicated study Master of Laws LLM Location relevant to today’s legal world. an independent member of the spaces, advocacy rooms and law Scholarships Specialist Master of Laws LLM London, United Kingdom Employability modules are integrated prestigious University of London library. Students also receive A range of scholarships are available - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution within each curriculum, designed access to online legal resources – ask your Across the Pond advisor for since 2016. Closest airports to prepare students for a successful - Criminal Litigation and legal careers support as well more information London City Airport, London Gatwick, career in the legal profession or within - Dispute Resolution Courses are taught by academics as networking and opportunities another sector. These ensure City Law London Heathrow, London Luton, Undergraduate entry course - European Commercial Law who are leaders in their respective to take part in Pro Bono London Stansted School graduates are in demand Law LLB (Hons) - International Banking and Finance Law fields; producing world-leading schemes and mooting whatever career path they decide to follow, having mastered key skills - International Commercial Law research and shaping legal and competitions. such as advocacy and analysis. Postgraduate judicial policy in the UK and Graduate entry courses - International Economic Law across the globe. The School (GDL) - International Energy Law and Regulation Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) - International Human Rights - Maritime Law - Professional Advocacy *Subject to approval - Public International Law 28 www.city.ac.uk 29 “ One of my best memories about studying at Dundee, Law Programs was the mooting competitions with at Dundee Dundee Glasgow Edinburgh my two mooting LLB Newcastle partners for English Belfast Speaking Union and Law (English) LLB (Hons) 3 years – options to study with Dublin Liverpool Inner Temple. It was a French, Spanish or Energy law Birmingham great way to explore

Cardiff Law (English) London the country while Accelerated Graduate also bonding with my Entry LLB – 2 years fellow law students!” Trains from Dundee to... Kathleen Sargent, Bachelor of LLM Edinburgh – 1 hour 20 mins Laws (Honours) English Law Glasgow – 1 hour 30 mins Business and Human Rights LLM Manchester – 5 hours Environmental Law LLM London – 6 hours International Commercial Law Take a direct flight to (Dual Qualifying - CY Cergy Paris Scotland from the East University) LLM Coast of North America...

University of the Year up to Top 15 £5,000 per year for Student Experience → Law at The University of → Global Excellence (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020) Dundee is a Top 15 UK University Scholarships available (UG) (The Guardian 2021, Complete University has a long tradition of welcoming students from Canada to study on our Guide 2021 and the Times & The Sunday LLB programmes in English Law or one of our innovative LLM programmes. And we have lots of Times Good University Guide 2020) For enquiries about our experience in guiding our Canadian students when navigating the requirements of the NCA. law courses or applying,

Scotland is a home from home – warm welcomes and wonderful landscapes abound – with lots Number of students at the University 18,000 contact your Canada Law of castles thrown in too! Number of international students 25% from Abroad advisor At Dundee we are able to offer lots of support. All students have easy access to academics, Tuition fees for the 2021/2022 from £18,950 per year www.dundee.ac.uk/law many of whom are leading international experts in their fields. Alongside lectures, there is lots school year of small group teaching and it is very easy to meet with Professors outside of class to discuss Accommodation cost £125.09 – £151.41 per week coursework. (lowest weekly amount, on campus) facebook.com/UniversityofDundee The will help you acquire the legal knowledge necessary to take the next Location of University City centre of Dundee steps in your legal career. You will also develop key transferable skills, such as the ability to Number of inhabitants in town/city 149,000 twitter.com.dundeeuni present persuasive arguments orally and in writing, which can help you flourish in many legal Nearest airport Edinburgh or Glasgow and non-legal careers. instagram.com/dundeeuni Scholarships available for Up to £5000 per year of study We offer a 3 year LLB in English Law to high school entrants and we offer a 2 year LLB in international students uod.ac.uk/scholarships linkedin.com/school/universityofdundee English Law for graduates. For postgraduate study, students can choose from one of our innovative LLM programs including; Business and Human Rights, Environmental Law; and the Entry requirements: Ask your Canada Law from Abroad advisor for details youtube.com/universityofdundee

option to spend the semester at a leading French university on one of our dual award LLMs in 22910 International Commercial Law or Private International Law. dundeeuni 30 31 Essex School of Law and Human Rights has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Essex is ranked 22nd in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)

At a university level, in 2017 the University reputations, who are at the forefront of their Network lectures expand your knowledge was awarded the highest rating of Gold in fields. Our staff work with the UN, the UK of wider debates in legal research and the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). government and parliament, and with the practice. We secured the title of University of the EU and foreign governments. Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) The Human Rights Centre at Essex is awards in 2018. These results highlight We take an interdisciplinary and one of the oldest academic human rights that the University of Essex is a leader in comparative approach so that your legal centres in the world and enjoys a global delivering both excellence in education education is enriched by drawing on insights reputation as a leader in the field of human and excellence in research, and we are from other disciplines and legal traditions. rights research, practice and education. in a select group of universities that excel Our internationally diverse community of We were the first university in the UK to at both of these areas. This means that staff and students gives us a breadth of sign a memorandum of understanding with you will be taught by some of the leading cross-cultural perspectives and insights into the United Nations High Commission for academics, who have a clear enthusiasm law and justice around the world. Refugees (UNHCR). and passion for law. Practical Experience Our teaching is built around our research Practical experience on you course and STUDY OPTIONS strengths. Our degree courses reflect extracurricular activities allow you to our commitment to providing a legal develop your legal and transferable skills, LLB Programs education that’s relevant and responsive helping you to stand out from the crowd. n LLB Law to the demands of a changing society. Developing skills and experience is vital n LLB Law (Senior Status) They combine rigorous legal training for your professional career and we offer n LLB Law with Finance with opportunities to develop practical many opportunities to put your learning n LLB Law with Politics expertise. This prepares you to become an into practice. These include competitions n LLB Law with Business outstanding legal professional and gives in mooting, negotiation, mediation and n LLB Law with Philosophy you the skills and knowledge to be an agent client interviewing. You can work alongside n LLB Law with Criminology for change, whatever your ambitions. We practising lawyers to advise real clients at n LLB Law with Human Rights believe that knowledge should be created our Essex Law Clinic, gain experience in n LLB English and French Law (Licence) together, not just handed down; by actively commercial awareness with our Business participating in research our students learn and Legal Advice Clinic, as well as work on LLM Specialisms how to think, not what to think. projects for key human rights organisations n LLM International Law in our Human Rights Clinic. n LLM International Trade Law Great Location n LLM Maritime Law ESSEX Essex is a campus university located within Training and networking opportunities are n LLM International Humanitarian Law an hour from central London, offering also organised by our vibrant student-led n LLM International Human Rights Law on-campus accommodation as well as societies. These include our Law Society n LLM International Human Rights Law excellent study and leisure facilities set in and Bar Society, which provides legal (Economic Relations) over 200 acres of beautiful parkland. advice to the Commonwealth Students’ n LLM Corporate Responsibility Association (CSA). n LLM Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Culturally Diverse n LLM International Trade and Maritime Law With more than 16,500 students from over Other opportunities include bringing law n LLM International Trade and Maritime Law 130 different countries, Essex is one of the into the classroom with our award-winning with Professional Placement most culturally diverse campus universities Essex Street Law project, or joining our n LLM International Commercial and Business in the UK. You live and learn with students Human Rights Society, who run a series of Law and staff from all over the world, providing activities including careers events, talks, n LLM International Commercial and Business an experience that is rich and varied, both film nights and campaigns. In addition, Law with Professional Placement social and academically. At Essex you are our programme of Human Rights Centre n MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights taught by academics with international seminars and Essex Transitional Justice n MA Human Rights and Cultural Diversity

Population International students Number of students 180,000 Location 40% 15,000 Colchester, Essex

Accommodation costs (2020) Closest airport Tuition fees (2021) from £102,13/week London Stansted from £16,850 32 33

Streatham Campus St Luke’s Campus - 2.5 hours from London Cornwall Campus A TOP UK UNIVERSITY AND LAW SCHOOL

The University of Exeter is one of the United WHY EXETER LAW? Kingdom’s leading universities; a member of the The Exeter Law School is committed to STREATHAM CAMPUS UK’s prestigious Russell Group, Exeter delivering a curriculum that blends doctrine with practice and to give its students a vast combines a world-class academic environment number of opportunities to participate in THE FORUM, STREATHAM CAMPUS with an outstanding student experience. The activities involving the application of the law Exeter Law School is an ambitious, dynamic and to clients’ legal needs.

friendly law school delivering qualifying UK law • Top 100 for Law in the Times Higher Education World degrees accredited by the Solicitors Regulation University Rankings 2020.

Authority and the of • Personal tutor support and close contact with England and Wales. academic staff who are leaders in their fields. SWANPOOL BEACH, FALMOUTH • 85% of research classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Specialism in International Law (Research Excellence Framework 2014).

• Innovative, rigorous and flexible LLB which allows you to specialise in a wide range of legal fields. 2017 OUR LAW PROGRAMS: WINNER • Excellent links with members of the legal profession, INTERNATIONAL • including many alumni, many of whom occupy senior Law LLB positions in the UK and overseas making studying at • English Law and French Law LLB /Master 1 Exeter a truly international experience. • Law with Business LLB (Cornwall) • • Dedicated Canadian Student Law Society - Graduate Law LLB opportunity to take part in a Canadian Negotiation • Master of Laws LLM in Commercial Law FACTS: Competition: regular employability discussions using • skype with practicing Canadian alumni and skype Master of Laws LLM in International Law  The University of Exeter has been in the Top 15 question time with the National Committee on • Master of Laws LLM Universities in all major UK university league tables Accreditation (NCA). • MRes Socio-Legal Research since 2011, and 23 of our subjects are ranked in the UK top 10 (Times Good University Guide 2020) • We do not require applicants to have completed an TUITION FEES  LSAT. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of International tuition fees (2020/21) from research intensive UK universities • We provide our Canadian students with dedicated £18,500 GBP per year. Graduate LLB  Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold support whilst they are studying with us, including scholarships of £2500 are available. rating based on high levels of student satisfaction, guidance on gaining accreditation in Canada. and fantastic on time completion rate (96%) and employability (95% six months after graduation) • We currently have around 100 Canadian students ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  studying with us at all levels at the University of Exeter, World class research: visit www.exeter.ac.uk/research with many of those students based in the Exeter Law For details about entry requirements, please ask School. PRINCESSHAY SHOPPING CENTRE, EXETER your Canada Law from Abroad advisor. 34 35 WHY STUDY LAW AT KENT?

Kent Law School at the University of Kent offers a superb academic environment, world-leading research, recognised excellence in teaching and a fantastic student experience. One of the leading law schools in the UK, our distinctive critical approach places law within the wider context of society. With a thriving Canadian student community, a vibrant programme of mooting (based in our state-of-the art replica courtroom in the Wigoder Law Building), and an award-winning law clinic, you’ll enjoy an intellectually stimulating environment in which to study the law.

Kent Law School Undergraduate degrees Canadian students with strong grades at Kent Law School is a truly international law • Law LLB (Hons) high school level (and a small number of school with students and staff from around • Law (Senior Status) LLB (Hons) graduate entrants) can be considered for the world, including a large and active • English and French Law LLB (Hons) entry to our standard three-year LLB. FACTS Canadian student community. You analyse • European Legal Studies LLB (Hons) the law from a global perspective and • European Legal Studies Postgraduate degrees Number of students: develop an understanding of international with German LLB (Hons) We offer a range of academic Master’s 19,860 legal developments. Our academics are • European Legal Studies programmes (LLMs), drawing on our Number of international engaged in high-level research as well as with Italian LLB (Hons) outstanding and globally recognised students: 24% teaching, so you will study with some of the • European Legal Studies specialisms in law. network. We offer individual careers support, Tuition fees: most influential thinkers in your field. And with a Year Abroad LLB (Hons) professional mentoring and opportunities from £18,000 per year (2021/22) you’ll be supported throughout your studies • Law and Accounting • Human Rights Law LLM to develop practical legal skills, including Accommodation cost: with access to a dedicated Academic Advisor and Finance LLB (Hons) • International Law LLM co-curricular modules in Mooting, Mock from £120 per week on campus • Law and Criminology LLB (Hons) • Law PCert, PDip, LLM Trials, Client Interviewing, dispute resolution, Location: We’re located on Kent’s beautiful 300-acre • Law and Economics LLB (Hons) • Law (Criminal Justice) LLM, PDip legal argument, and oral communication. UK campus in Canterbury and a parkland campus in south-east England, • Law and English Literature LLB (Hons) • Law (Human Rights Law) LLM PDip In our multi-award-winning pro-bono Law European centre in Brussels less than an hour from London by train • Law and History LLB (Hons) • Law (Intellectual Property Law) LLM, PDip Clinic, you can work alongside qualified and overlooking the World Heritage city • Law and Management LLB (Hons) • Law (International Commercial Law) lawyers to assist in the representation of real Number of inhabitants in city: of Canterbury. We also have a specialist • Law and Philosophy LLB (Hons) LLM, PDip clients. The Clinic has received extensive 50,000 in Canterbury postgraduate centre in Brussels. As a • Law and Politics LLB (Hons) • Law (International Criminal Justice) recognition for its work, including the Closest airports: student, you’ll benefit from the rich historic • Law and Social Anthropology LLB (Hons) LLM, PDip Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2007 and the London Heathrow and and cultural heritage of these locations • Law and Sociology LLB (Hons) • Law (International Environmental Law) Kent Law Society 200th Anniversary Award London Gatwick and the wide range of social and study • Law with a Language (French) LLB (Hons) LLM, PDip in 2018. Scholarships international opportunities they offer. • Law with a Language (German) LLB (Hons) • Law (International Law) LLM, PDip students can apply for*: • Law with a Language (Italian) LLB (Hons) • Law (International Law with International • “International Scholarship” for Ranked 51st for Law in the THE World • Law with a Language (Spanish) LLB (Hons) Superb student experience Relations) LLM, PDip Each year, we hold a Canadian Law Moot, undergraduate students University Rankings by subject 2020, the • Law with Quantitative Research LLB (Hons) • Law (Law and Health) LLM, PDip inviting Canadian alumni back to Kent to • “International Scholarship” for Law School is also 16th nationally for Law • Law LLM by research join the judging panel and to share their postgraduate students in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and Senior Status LLB (Hons) • Law PhD (Brussels) experiences of qualification and practice 17th for Law in The Times Good University Canadian students who hold a first degree • Law PhD (Canterbury) back in Canada. We have a Canadian *Ask your Canada Law from Abroad advisor Guide 2020. for details are most likely to apply for the accelerated • Socio-legal Studies LLM, PhD Law Society which provides a social and Senior Status LLB for graduates. This professional focus for Canadian students. Academic programmes programme enables you to complete an LLB A successful future It organises the annual Canadian moot, You can choose from our wide range of in two years (rather than the normal three). We have welcomed a substantial entry class social events to help Canadian students www.kent.ac.uk intellectually-rigorous undergraduate and As a Senior Status student at Kent, you can of Canadian students for over a decade, with meet one another (for example, an annual postgraduate degrees, including many joint complete optional modules in law in each of many alumni returning to Canada to become Thanksgiving dinner), and sessions which programmes. your two years (with a limited choice in the successful lawyers. Our Canadian Alumni focus on the process of conversion and first year, and a wider choice in the second). Group provides a ready-made professional practice upon return to Canada. 36 37 LAW AT LEEDS – A TRULY GLOBAL COMMUNITY Be part of a prestigious university and law school, which welcomes students from all over the world in a global community. Our university is in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). The School of Law is in the top 10 in the UK for law (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020) and 4th in the UK for Criminology (Guardian University Guide 2020).

Our school knowledge with people in the prison committed to making everyone feel At the University of Leeds, you join a system and the local community. welcome. It’s probably why we’re one law school that has been providing of the most popular destinations for high quality legal education since 1899. Preparing for your future international students in the UK. In that time, we’ve seen our graduates Along with the University’s award- become prominent judges, politicians, winning Careers Centre, The School We offer a meet and greet service academics and successful legal of Law has Employability Officers at Leeds Bradford airport and Leeds practitioners. With over 50 dedicated who will support you with personal train station to help you get to your academic staff, we have legal expertise development and career planning accommodation. You will also receive in a diverse range of topics affecting throughout your time with us, information about our International societies across the globe today. including dedicated support for Welcome Week – a free programme of international students. You can book useful information sessions and social The School of Law is situated in the one-to-one appointments with them events to help you settle in. But this purpose-built Liberty Building, housing to discuss you career aspirations. Our support doesn’t stop once you arrive. lecture theatres, student support Employability Officers also organise a All students are assigned a personal services, study areas, social spaces, a number of opportunities for you to get tutor, our halls of residence have moot courtroom and more. ahead in your career. wardens on site and our International Student Advice Team are always on The City Your experience hand to help. NUMBER OF STUDENTS: campus. Manchester International Leeds has one of the largest student “At Leeds everyone A key part of what makes law at Over 38,000 Airport can be accessed by a direct Leeds exceptional is the wide range communities in the country, making cares, and teach- Our programmes train from Leeds of opportunities available to you. Our it an exciting place to live and learn. It We offer a range of undergraduate ing is the primary NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL students’ union is home to over 300 also has lots of green space and nearby degrees and Masters. Our Masters cover objective. The STUDENTS: TUITION FEES: student-led clubs and societies. That countryside to explore. Our single- the following areas of expertise: School produces Over 9,000 international students Ask your Canada Law from Abroad includes the dedicated Law Society, site campus is only a 10 minute walk brilliant, educated from more than 170 countries advisor for details which organises sports, socials and from the centre of Leeds – a vibrant, • Banking, commercial, corporate trips, as well as volunteering and affordable and student-friendly city. and finance law and well-rounded LOCATION: ACCOMMODATION: networking opportunities. • Criminal justice, criminology and individuals and it’s clear Leeds is in the heart of the UK in Your Canada Law from Abroad Leeds is also a legal and financial hub criminal law that everyone here is ready to the north of England. It is 2 hours advisor can help you with infor- The School of Law’s community in the UK, with the fastest growing • Social justice and human rights law support you and watch you suc- from London and 50 minutes from mation on all our accommodation engagement (pro bono) opportunities legal sector in Britain (Financial • Intellectual property law Manchester by train. options give you the chance to put into Times). The School of Law has strong • International law and global ceed. The seminar leaders and POPULATION OF LEEDS: SCHOLARSHIPS: practice the knowledge and skills relationships with law firms in Leeds, governance lecturers are all incredibly kind 800,000 We have a range of scholarships you’ve developed throughout your and links with local criminal justice • Plus a two-year LLB for graduates and engage with students, they available. Ask your Canada Law studies. In recent years projects have agencies. genuinely show interest in your CLOSEST AIRPORT: from Abroad advisor for details included assisting clients with cases For a detailed list of programmes, ask interests.” Leeds Bradford International Air- for welfare support, providing support Support for international students your Canada Law from Abroad advisor Jay Rajpal, port is 7 miles from the University to people representing themselves in You’ll be part of a friendly and diverse or visit our website. LLB Law (Graduate Programme) civil and family court, and sharing legal community here at Leeds. We’re

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38 Law Programs at Queen’s

LEADERS IN • LLB (Senior Status) - 2 years - our most popular degree with Canadian graduates LAW, LEADERS with a focus on academic and clinical skills IN EXCELLENCE • LLB - 3 years • Juris Doctor (JD) - 3 years - a unique professional doctorate degree for non- law graduates • MLaw Masters in Law - 2 years - for students who would prefer a masters level version of a graduate law degree ABOUT BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND • LLM International Business Law - 1 year Belfast itself is a fun city on the current ‘Must See’ destination lists. It is also the safest region in the UK (British Crime Survey 2015/16). Awash with enthusiasm, culture and that famous Irish friendliness, students can also explore:

• Game of Thrones’ film location and activity tours. • Beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures such as the Giant’s Causeway or hiking in the Mourne Mountains. BELFAST VOTED LOWEST STUDENT• LLM COST International Business Law with • Titanic Belfast is the World’s Best Visitor Attraction (World Travel Awards 2016). OF LIVING IN THE UK NUMBER 1 REGION (Which? University 2018) • Great entertainment and nights out; a buzzing arts and social scene from festivals, theatre and international events to historic IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2018 (LONELY PLANET, 2017) pubs, stylish bars and brilliant shopping. Placement - 2 years • Northern Ireland: happiest place in the UK (Office of National Statistics 2016) alongside the lowest student rent in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2019). COMMON AND CIVIL LAW • The rest of the UK, Ireland and Europe with accessible airport and transport links to most major cities. LAW • LLM Law and Technology - 1 year

TITANIC BELFAST MUSEUM GAME OF THRONES MOURNE WITH HISPANIC STUDIES WORLD’S BEST VISITOR FILM LOCATION AND MOUNTAINS ATTRACTION ACTIVITY TOURS POSTGRADUATE (World Travel Awards 2016) • LLM Human Right Law - 1 year This is a fully integrated programme between Law and Spanish. You will LLB Honours CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY study the Law of Northern Ireland as well as aspects of Spanish Law. Common and Civil Law with Although a large percentage of our • LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice PROGRAMMES Hispanic Studies 4 yrs (M2R4) graduates are interested in pursuing The degree includes a year abroad which provides a unique careers in Law, significant numbers develop - 1 year careers in a wide range of other sectors. opportunity for linguistic development. In a globalised workforce Entrance Requirements 2020 ENTRY proficiency in an additional language, together with the experience Typical career destinations For more information and details of A-level: of graduates include: of studying abroad, significantly enhances your employability. AAA including A-level Spanish grade A entry requirements, ask your Canada • Solicitor For students whose first Law from Abroad advisor. COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? • language is not English • Legal Professional The degree offers students the opportunity Qualifying as a Lawyer An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum • Legal Executive to study the modules required for the All of the undergraduate Law degrees of 5.5 in each test component or an • Legal Analyst NORTH AMERIC academic stage of legal qualification . equivalent acceptable qualification, details • Compliance Officer offered at Queen’s are recognised of which are available at: go.qub.ac.uk/ Stage 1 qualifying law degrees by legal professional • Accountant EnglishLanguageReqs Facts bodies in Northern Ireland. • Financial Engineer • Spanish 1 • Business Analyst • Legal Methods and Skills They also help to prepare students for the • Management • Constitutional and Administrative Law next stage of legal qualification in England • Civil Service • 24,000 students study at Queen’s • Careers and Employability Skills and Wales and the Republic of Ireland. • Contract Law Our past students have also gained work University Belfast with over 300 from Opportunity for Specialisation placements with organisations such as: Stage 2 Students can tailor their degree to suit • The Council of the EU North America. • Spanish 2 their needs. We have an extensive range • The European Commission 22 23 • Company Law and Corporate Governance of optional modules which allow students • The European Parliament • £17,400 per year for Bachelors Degrees • Tort to specialise in their chosen area of law. • The United Nations (UN) • Criminal Law Global Opportunities • The Organisation for Security and and £17,700 for Masters Degrees • EU Law Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) You will have the opportunity to (2021/22). After completion of Stage 2 students spend • The Council of Europe take part in overseas exchanges with “I chose a joint degree as I am aware an academic year abroad before returning to • Thomson Reuters Queen’s University Belfast is a truly global examinations. This is not the only path partner universities in Europe. of demanding studying law can be complete Stage 3. Graduate Employers open to our Canadian students, as increas- • Northern Ireland has the lowest student World-Class Facilities studyinguniversity, Spanish gives uniquely you a nice positioned as a leading Stage 3 AandL Goodbody; Allen and Overy; Baker cost of living in the UK (Which? Univer- The £20m School at Queen’s offers students breakUK and addsuniversity variation to on your the island of Ireland. Part ing numbers choose to remain in the UK • Spanish 3 McKenzie; Carson McDowell; CitiGroup; access to World-Class facilities such as a fully • Land Law Deloitte; EY; First Derivatives; PwC; degree.of Also, the I personallyelite Russell believe thatGroup (theLAW IS UK’sRANKED Ivy 85 IN THE WORLDand Ireland to pursue their careers. sity 2018). interactive Moot Court room,a One Button • Equity and Trusts Wilson Nesbitt; Freehills. having a second language is essential (Times Higher Education World University Recording Studio and a wellbeing room. League) it is a research-intensiveRankings university by Subject 2020) • Evidence and Criminal Procedure Further Study and beyond helpful in not only a legal • Queen’s offers annual international Student Experience and centre for world-class teaching. Law Optional Modules* Further study is also an option open to Law career but any career. It looks amazing scholarships between £2,000 and Students can join a number of student- • Gender, Justice and Society graduates. Students can choose to progress to lawyers as it requires dedication and Entrance requirements led initiatives within the School including Based in the heart of Belfast, the vibrant • Global Business Law and Regulation to a vocational course (Solicitor or Barrister e: [email protected] £2,500 as well as early birds discounts, the Law Society, the Alternative Dispute develops a specific set of skills.” • Intellectual Property Law course) or can choose from a wide range of t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838 Resolution Society and the Street Law Erin Makin,capital city of Northern Ireland, life at athletic scholarships and Canadian • International Criminal and Transitional Justice Master’s programmes: LLM Criminology and “The majority of classes are in Project. Other initiatives include the LLB Common and Civil Law with Hispanic • International Humanitarian Criminal Justice; LLM Human Rights Law; LLM Queen’s is a culturally immersiveCourse information experi- Loans are eligible. A dedicated LLB Queen’s Student Law Journal, Lawyers Studies Student the same beautiful new building. • Business and Human Rights International Business Law (with Placement Dr Kevin Brown, without Borders, the student magazine ence and only 15 minutes’ walk from the • Clinical Law option); LLM Law; LLM Law and Technology. Programme Director for Everything is within walking Senior Status Scholarship is available LLB ‘The Verdict’ and the Mooting Society. city centre. A unique blendLLB of pathways European *Please note this is not an exclusive list of the School of Law distance to class, to Botanic worth £4000. optional modules available. Optional modules architecture, historic Irish pubs and a buzz- are reviewed each year. Optional modules are ing arts, social and sportinge: [email protected] all lie Gardens, close to the courts and subject to timetabling and staff availability. t: +44 (0)28 9097 3858 • Queen’s is located in Belfast, Northern (SENIOR STATUS) within reach of some of thew: qub.ac.uk/lawmost stunning the city centre. I get involved in Ireland and has a population of around the Student Clubs which host 10 coastlines in the world – all part of the rea- 11 300,000, serviced by two airports; Bel- son Lonely Planet named it as the number 1 conferences by Law firms and I fast International Airport and George region in the world to visit in 2018. Belfast joined LawPod. There’s a surf club Best City Airport, 5 miles away. is also the happiest and safest city in the and we go to Portrush and Donegal UK (ONS 2016, BCS 2016), with easy access and enjoy the beautiful breath- • Law at Queen’s is ranked 85th in the to the coast and countryside. The cost taking coasts of Ireland.” world (Times Higher Education World of living is over £5,000 per year less than University Rankings 2020) and is joint living in London (Which? 2018), making it a 8th in the UK for Law Graduate Pros- fun and affordable choice to study abroad. JEFFREY, LLB SENIOR STATUS 2ND YEAR - TORONTO, CANADA pects (Complete University Guide 2021). ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS PLACES OVERVIEW • Clinical Law The School of Law at Queen’s has a rich • State-of-the-art Law School building in Academic: Applicants should normally Approximately 30 The LLB (Senior Status) is an accelerated 150• yearContemporary old history Issues and provides in British students the heart of campus which includes a have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent two-year law degree for Northern Ireland, withand a wide Irish range Human of teachingRights and learning Moot Court and ‘One Button’ record- (eg 2.1 Honours degree or above or DURATION England and Wales, Canada and other experiences• Contemporary to develop Issues skills in Property and personal Law ing studio. recognised equivalent qualification). 2 years full-time jurisdictions. It is primarily designed for attributes.• Criminal Reflecting Liability both traditional and There is no LSAT entrance test. non-law graduates who wish to obtain contemporary• Employment legal Law scholarship, the school • Active student societies including Al- TEACHING TIMES a law degree or who have an interest in also• Ehasnvironmental many global Law connections. ternative Dispute Resolution, Lawyers English language: Applicants must Morning/ Afternoon reading law as a second . For• thoseEvidence students wishing to practice law without Borders, Mooting, Women in qub.ac.uksatisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) in •Canada,Gender our, Justice qualifying and Society law degrees (LLB Law, Lawpod (podcast). immigration requirements for English Students will have the opportunity to gain (Senior• Financial Status), Serv LLB,ices MLaw Law and JD) permit language for visa purposes, by providing skills and knowledge in core legal subjects students• Intellectual to apply Property to undertake Law the NCA 40 evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with as well as real-world skills that they will • Media and Information Law 41 40 not less than 5.5 in any component, or an be able to utilise in future employment. • Medical Law and Ethics equivalent qualification acceptable to the • Regulating Commercial Sex University. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Jeffrey The degree offers students the ASSESSMENT LLB Senior Status, 2nd Year *within last 2 years. opportunity to study the courses required The way in which students are assessed will Toronto, Canada to allow them to progress to the next vary according to the learning objectives FEES AND FUNDING stage of their legal education. In addition, of each course. Some courses are International Fees £16,900 students can select elective courses assessed solely through project work or “I finished my undergraduate and Everything is within walking distance to in their final year. This provides the written assignments. Others are assessed postgraduate degrees in Pharmacy in class, to Botanic Gardens, close to the For fees and funding information opportunity for students to explore their through a combination of coursework and Canada. I was at a graduate fair in Canada courts and the city centre. The PEC gym please see: interests, specialize in a particular area, end of year examinations. Details of how where I saw the Queen’s Law School is well equipped, with a rock climbing Fees: qub.ac.uk/TuitionFees or simply receive a more rounded sense each course is assessed are shown in the stand. They told me about the fast-track wall, exercise classes and is inexpensive Funding: go.qub.ac.uk.pgfunding of what ‘law’ is. Many of these courses Student Handbook which is provided to all Senior Status two-year programme. Law is for membership. I get involved in the consider law and law-like interactions on students during their first year induction. something I wanted to pursue. There are so Student Clubs which host conferences INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS a local, national and international level. many tools you can use, even if you don’t by Law firms and I joined LawPod. Worth £2,500 SPECIAL FEATURES want to be a barrister or solicitor. There’s There’s a surf club and we go to Portrush Year 1 • World-class facilities including a lots of usages for a Law degree e.g. human and Donegal and enjoy the beautiful We offer a large number of scholarships • Legal Methods and Skills court room, recording studio and rights and patient care, pharmaceutical breath-taking coasts of Ireland.” specifically for self-funded international • Constitutional Law in Context dedicated Senior Status Study Room drug distribution, post-conflict society. students to help cover the cost of your • Criminal Law • The Senior Status degree is studies. Terms and Conditions apply. For • Rights and Accountability particularly popular with Canadians The majority of classes are in the same further information, visit www.qub.ac.uk/ • European Constitutional Law as it allows graduates to qualify beautiful new building. Study spaces in International/International-scholarships • European Internal Market Law with a law degree in only 2 years. the building are quiet, with big tables to or email • Our students benefit from the Law spread out my books. A lot of the materials [email protected] Year 2 School at Queen’s having a well- are online, but the McClay Library has a SENIOR STATUS • Elective Course 1 established tradition of regular good source for books too. Our tutorials EXCELLENCE • Elective Course 2 consultation with legal professional are an amazing way to learn. There’s a lot AWARD WORTH • Contract bodies and top international law of self-study, guided by professors and • Torts firms. Law students have the unique teaching assistants to develop our own • Equity opportunity of working with industry sense of critical thinking. The majority of £1,500 • Land Law leaders through commercial awareness students are from arts and humanities events and other negotiation backgrounds e.g. history, philosophy, For more information email Students may select two elective exercises that offer insight into the politics, sciences, but also professional [email protected] courses from the list below. Please legal practice (and services) world paralegals with practical knowledge. note this is not an exclusive list of but also providing an enhanced optional courses. Optional courses skills development experience. are subject to staff availability and • Law at Queen’s is taught by world change each academic year. leading experts in the area of Law including Commercial Law, Human APPLY NOW Rights and Criminology. Our staff have go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply close research links with the professions, government and Civil Society.

4 5 LAW PROGRAMS

LLBs: • LLB Law • LLB Law with Criminology • LLB Law with Sociology • LLB Law with International Relations • LLB Law with Politics

LLM Specialisms: • MSc Forensic Psychology • MA Consumption, Culture, Marketing • MSc Policing and Security Studies • MSc Terrorism and Counter- Terrorism Studies

LAW AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY, FACTS

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Number of students: 10,593 International students: 2,086 The Department of Law & Criminology has earned a strong reputation for excellence Tuition fees Undergraduate: in research and teaching, with national and international recognition of our expertise from £17,300 (2020/2021) in issues associated with law, criminal justice, health, human rights, terrorism and Postgraduate: children. from £16,800 (2020/2021) Accommodation costs: • We have a strong culture of support wide range of transferable skills which You can further enhance your Ask your advisor for details for students. You will be allocated a are highly sought-after by employers. employability by getting involved in the Scholarships available: personal advisor prior to arrival who Throughout your studies you will learn wide range of extra-curricular activities Royal Holloway offers several scholarships to international will work with you during the course of how to carry out independent research including mooting, negotiation your studies to provide academic and workshops, interviewing competitions, students. Ask your Across the as well as developing your written and Pond advisor for details. pastoral support. oral communication, time management our student-led law and criminology • We have excellent links with law and team-work skills. Gazette or our Legal Advice Centre. Location: Campus University in firms, prisons, government bodies and Egham, Surrey, 19 miles from Opportunities Destinations Central London (40 minutes charities. All of our undergraduate courses are Graduates have gone on to careers in by train), and 7 miles from a variety of fields including law firms, • We offer a wide range of social available with an integrated Year in Heathrow International Airport. The high academic standards of teaching and research at Royal and skill-building events including Industry. If you choose one of these the Crown Prosecution Service, the Population of Egham: 6,384 Holloway are reflected in leading league tables: talks from guest speakers, mooting, courses you will spend the third year police, the probation service, youth interviewing and negotiation. We also of your degree on a work placement custody, the prison service and the Closest airport: National Crime Agency. Times Higher Education (THE) - ranked in the top 300 Universities in the world and 34th overall in the UK. In provide you with the opportunity to gaining valuable experience and Heathrow (7 miles) World University Rankings 2020 the category of ‘International outlook’, we were ranked 21st in the UK. gain professional experience through connections. ??% of our graduates are employed our Legal Advice Centre. or go on to further study within six The Times and Sunday Times Good - number 19 in the UK You are actively encouraged to University Guide 2020 participate in the Student Law Society months of graduating. or the Criminology Society, giving The Complete University - number 24 in the UK Skills (Destinations of Leavers from Higher royalholloway.ac.uk Guide 2021 Our graduates are equipped with a you a chance to network with other students. Education, 2018)

42 43 Top 90th 20 best university UK Law School in the world The Times and Sunday Times Good DISCOVER University Guide 2020 QS World rankings 2021 FACTS Number of students: 25,000 Tuition fees: YOUR WORLD Undergraduate: from 17,560 per year (2020) Graduate: from £18,812 (2020) Funding: International Merit Situated in a warm and green City on the south coast of England and just over Scholarships up to £3000 (2020), an hour away from London, the University of Southampton offers students a Business School Scholarships vibrant and cosmopolitan city in which to live and study. up to £5000 (2020). Please ask your Across the Pond advisor Southampton is a UK top 15 support and guidance for moving of very few Law Schools in the UK for further details. research-led Russell Group back to Canada with a Southampton to offer a 2 year accelerated LLB Housing: Guaranteed, fees University (often likened as ‘the LLB. programme with a JD Pathway. At starting from £120 per week UK Ivy League’) and is ranked the heart of this programme is the a global 90th best University Southampton Law School is also flagship ‘Canadian Constitutional Location: Southampton, globally by the QS World Rankings relatively small, enrolling around Law programme’, giving Canadian South coast of England - just 2021. Southampton Law School 200 students a year. Our size really students the edge when returning over one hour from London. is proud to be one of the leading helps us create a collegial and to Canada to prepare for practice. law schools in the country with a close-knit community, ultimately For these reasons, Southampton Population: 240,000 worldwide reputation for excellence leading to comfortable, confident Law School has a thriving Canadian in education and research. We students who are well on the path to student community of around 60 have a strong network of links with success. students. PROGRAMMES business and industry and are home LLB Law (Hons) to some of the most prestigious Students are also supported with LLB Law JD Pathway research centres in the world, an extracurricular programme – Accelerated Programme including: The Institute of Maritime that helps them forge professional LLB Maritime Law (Hons) Law, The Institute for Law and the contacts and gain work experience LLB Law with Psychology (Hons) Web and The Institute of Criminal through Southampton’s careers fair, LLM Master of Laws Justice Research. employability skills programme, LLM International Law skills development projects and a & Human Rights Southampton prides itself on variety of Pro Bono initiatives such LLM Maritime Law LLM International Commercial an inclusive and supportive as our Small Business Clinic and and Corporate Law environment for students. Support Family Law Clinic. Southampton for Canadian students in particular is also unique in that they offer is unparalleled: ranging from a students the opportunity to moot dedicated Canadian Law Library from Year 1 in a state-of-the-art London on campus through to a Canadian Moot Court . Law Society, Canadian Law For more information visit: Ambassadors, tailored careers Southampton Law School is one www.southampton.ac.uk Southampton

44 45 Study Law at the University of Sussex The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university which broadens its students’ perspectives. Sussex is in the top 100 Law, and Social Sciences (THE World Rankings 2020). Sussex also holds a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver Award for its teaching quality and is commended for its outstanding employment strategy and strong graduate prospects (TEF 2017).

th Number of students: st over 17,000 1 20 60 9 Number of international students: over 4,000 out of 101 UK institutions minutes to minutes in the world for Tuition fees: Development Studies (Times Higher Education World London to Brighton (QS World Rankings 2020) University Rankings 2021) from £18,500 per year (2020/21) Accommodation: from £90 per week Location: Brighton, approx. 1 hour from London Population: 300,000 Closest airport: London Gatwick

LLB Programs: Law LLB Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) LLB Law with Business and Management LLB Law with Criminology LLB Law with International Relations LLB Interdisciplinarity, intellectual As a Law student at Sussex you will of your degree, giving you access or train is one of the most dazzling, South Coast - a perfect spot to grab a Law with Media LLB Law with Politics LLB challenge and creative thinking have develop legal and transferable skills to local and national law firms, and eclectic, and exciting cities not just in coffee and watch the world go by. Law with a Language LLB always been fundamental to a Sussex through your timetabled studies training on how to present yourself to the UK, but in the world. Whatever education, and this is present in all our but also by taking part in national future employers in both the legal and your style or your passion, you’ll be Music is a way of life in Brighton. Walk LLM Specialisms: Law degrees. Our two and three-year and international mooting, client non-legal professions. able to express yourself in Brighton. around the city and you might bump Corruption and Governance MA LLBs teach all the core module areas interviewing, criminal advocacy and into legends past and present who’ve Corruption, Law and Governance (including Canadian Constitutional Law) negotiation competitions. Many Sussex Fantastic Location Brighton found a home in this unique location. (delivered in Qatar) LLM essential for a qualifying Law degree, students have achieved great success Our spacious single-site campus is A sunny seaside city with the buzz With gigs every night of the week, Criminal Law and whilst also offering a broad range of in these competitions, competing in located in a national park, and has of London – there can be few better you’re bound to find something for Criminal Justice LLM options for you to try, and to tailor legal competitions in India and Puerto kept a strong connection to the places to be a student than Brighton. you. Or if festivals are your thing then Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law LLM your interests: Canadian administrative Rico, and winning the Mayo Wynn natural beauty of the surrounding Brighton’s seafront is the ideal place there’s lots on offer, with England’s International Commercial Law LLM law, fashion, environmental, Aboriginal Baxter Junior mooting competition environment. Campus is equipped to soak up the sun in the summer, largest arts festival, the Brighton International Financial Law LLM or even sport! in 2014. With many of these with everything you need for living, or take refreshing walks on crisp, Festival, and The Great Escape, the International Human Rights Law LLM competitions sponsored by leading and our active Students’ Union sunny days in the winter. Along the UK’s leading showcase for new music. International Law LLM These degrees also come with the law firms including DMH Stallard, you organises hundreds of clubs, societies promenade you’ll find cafés, bars International Trade Law LLM option for practical experience. Our will network with law firms and even and social opportunities, so there’s and nightclubs, as well as beach and Look around Law LLM Law Clinic hosts a series of real- win work experience opportunities. always something to get involved in. water sports. You can find out loads more about world law projects which allow you You will also attend workshops About 95% of our accommodation studying at Sussex, and take a virtual Law Studies PhD to gain experience giving supervised and training sessions run by legal is on campus, which makes travel The Lanes is a maze of alleyways tour at www.sussex.ac.uk. legal advice and assistance in the experts to help you prepare for the simple and gives you time to relax crammed with quirky boutiques, community. One recent case involved competitions. and enjoy life. Whether you enjoy an antique jewellery shops and tempting If you would like to enquire about www.sussex.ac.uk/law our students aiding a mother who’s oasis of calm, or love the buzz of city cafés, bars and restaurants. North studying at University of Sussex, get employer had fallen foul of maternity We have an extensive Employability life, Sussex offers the best of both. Laine has one of the largest selections in touch with your Canada Law from /sussexlaw laws. programme that runs across all years Just a few minutes away by bike, bus of independent shops on England’s Abroad advisor. /Sussexlaw 46 47

Introduction Student life The University of York is ranked Your life at York is about much 20th in the Guardian University more than just your degree Guide 2020 and in the World programme. The vast number Top 40 universities for Arts and of opportunities available on Humanities. At York you will be campus will help you make taught by an outstanding teaching friends, develop skills and gain staff from more than 30 academic experiences. departments and research facilities. As a member of the Meet new people, get prestigious Russell Group, York’s involved and have fun – with teaching is research led, allowing approximately 200 clubs LAW PROGRAMS and societies and over 16 students to explore the cutting AT YORK: edge of their chosen field. • LLB Law volunteering projects, we have • LLB Law Senior Status one of the highest society: • Law and Criminology student ratios in the country, The York Law School - • LLM Law A unique way of learning • LLM Art Law covering almost every possible A key feature of our programme at • LLM Law (Juris Doctor) interest and if it doesn’t exist, • LLM International Human the University of York is problem- Rights Law and Practice you can create it! based learning (PBL) via student • LLM Legal and Political Theory law firms where students work At York there is plenty of in a team to tackle problems in a support to prepare you for your realistic way. career. Our friendly Careers “My experience at Service offers advice on looking This is a modern, dynamic learning York has been for work and completing great. The size method that ensures students makes it very job applications, in addition experience and understand law in convenient to get to organising careers fairs, its social and theoretical contexts, around easily, yet networking opportunities and helps to develop the skills and still has the energy and presentations. You will techniques they will need to work you’d expect from a also have opportunities to be big city. The city itself is an awesome mentored by successful alumni as a professional. place to walk around and enjoy some and connect with sector- downtime, but the campus has every- FACTS As an international student you thing you need, as well. Number of students: 18,930 specific professionals. are guaranteed accommodation International students: 3,810 on or close to campus throughout There are four Students’ Union bars and Tuition fees: from £18,350 per year (2021) Our scenic campus surrounds The campus is near to the historic restaurants you can choose from, and Accommodation: from £99 per week your entire degree. All students Scholarships: two lakes and boasts lots of city of York which is home to a the campus grocery store is surpris- Available for all students. Ask your become a member of one of the ingly decent. I have always enjoyed the natural beauty. Different parts variety of world leading attractions, Across the Pond advisor for details nine colleges when they apply for museums and galleries and it also small town community feel, and York Citizens in York: 208,200 of campus are connected by accommodation. has a number of bars, clubs and has that in spades. The Law programme Location: 2 miles from City Centre footbridges, footpaths and live music venues. has been well organized, and the prob- Closest Airport: Manchester cycle paths and a free bus runs Each of the colleges has its own lem-based approach to learning has between the two ends of the made the material beneficial to post-uni- WHY CHOOSE YORK: campus. values, atmosphere and support With students from over 178 versity employability. networks and also offers a variety • Teaching Excellence countries, the international • Research Excellence of accommodation. College- community plays a big part in York is one of the nicest cities in the UK • Fantastic student experience On campus there are numerous organised social events are a great campus life. The International and I wanted an interesting place to live • Safe and supportive environment amenities including shops, while I continued my studies overseas.” • Beautiful city and a great location way to meet people, and a healthy Student Association (ISA) is bars, cafés, restaurants and inter-college rivalry means you can cash machines. The Sports an active student organisation Zach, LLB (senior status) Law Centre and Sports Village offer represent your college in a number that represents the international York Law School of student-led activities. interests in the University. Be Exceptional At York an impressive array of fitness and sports facilities. 48 49 The NCA (National Committee on Accreditation) is the organization responsible for the assessment of international Law degrees in Canada.

Any Canadian who completes an LLB in the UK and wishes to write the Barrister Exam in Canada must submit their degree to the NCA for assess- ment. Assessment is completed on an individual basis, so be in touch with the NCA regarding your own circumstances.

In 2015, 853 students with NCA Certificates were admitted to the bar exam, an increase of 241 over the previous year intake. The number of RETURNING internationally trained lawyers being admitted to the bar admissions program continues to increase annually, demonstrating the viability of a TO CANADA: UK law degree.

This statistic demonstrates the significant number of Canadians completing ACCREDITATION their Law degrees abroad, so rest assured, this is a well-trodden path.

AND THE NCA To meet the demand for study assistance programs, a number of Canadian Law Schools are now offering assistance programs.

PROCESS More information about the NCA process can be found on their website.

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HELPFUL LINKS: • Federation of Law Societies of Canada • Ontario Student Loans • British Columbia Student Loans • 4Students Magazine • KCISA International student statistics: UK higher education

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