University of Southampton

Law Accelerated Programme JD Pathway (LLB)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

This 2-year programme is designed for graduates with a degree in a non-law subject who are keen to join the legal profession in Canada. You'll gain a qualifying law degree that is recognised in England and Wales. The dedicated Constitutional Law of Canada module provides excellent preparation for the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exam.

Our intensive accelerated LLB programme offers the possibility of a qualifying law degree in just 2 years. If you wish to follow the Juris Doctor (JD) pathway, you can opt to study the Constitutional Law of Canada module. You'll also become proficient in all the subjects required for a qualifying law degree.

Our course tutors are active researchers who bring the latest legal developments, and their passion for their area of expertise, to the curriculum. As part of your degree you can: gain work experience alongside legal professionals by advising students at the Law Clinic engage with our academic research groups including the Stefan Cross Ce

Key highlights

  • Qualifying law degree recognised in England and Wales in two years
  • Accelerated route for non-law graduates aiming for Canada's legal profession
  • Constitutional Law of Canada module prepares you for the NCA exam
  • Covers all subjects required for a qualifying law degree
  • Work experience advising students at the Law Clinic
  • Taught by active researchers bringing the latest legal developments

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — Applicants must hold a 2:1 (or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) from an undergraduate degree in a non law subject.

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Lawyer (Canada, following NCA accreditation)
  • Barrister and solicitor (Canada)
  • Solicitor (England and Wales, subject to SQE)
  • Barrister (England and Wales, subject to Bar training)
  • In-house legal counsel
  • Legal adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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