Lawyer

[kez finch]

Whilst reading your answers to different question and wanting to be a lawyer when i'm older, wat is an LLB degree?

[january_bug]

An LL.B degree is a batchelors (i.e., undergraduate)degree in law.  (Like a BA - Batchelor of Arts)

I also have an LLM - masters degree (i.e., postgraduate) (like an MA, unsurprisingly).

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.... I've done my degree and I'm currently going through the process of trying to become a solicitor.  I know the system pretty well, as do other users of the site. 

That said, I know nothing about becoming a barrister. 

So, use this thread, and fire away with more questions!! :-)

[kezza001]

what does the degree consist of doing?

[january_bug]

A qualifying law degree has 7 core modules:

1. EU law
2. Land
3. Criminal
4. Legal Methods & Systems/Introduction to the English Legal System
5. Tort
6. Contract
7. Public Law

To find out more, look on the law department website of any good university.  www.manchester.ac.uk is a good start. 

Degrees are not like A levels - it is different depending on where you study.  Basically though, you will learn to analyse the law and you will leran principles of the law.  It will set you up for being a lawyer, but it's not necessarily the best route to becoming a lawyer (have you thought about if you want to be a barrister or a solicitor?).  It is NOT a pub quiz, you will not simply learn facts.  Much of the study time is spent reading articles that make up debates, and debating yourself.  You have to be prepared to express your own opinion. 

As I said, read more on the manchester website - search for "manlaw" once on the Uni home page, and consult your school/college careers service too.  Feel free to keep asking.  I'm at work though, so shouldn't really be dedicating so much time to your questions else my boss (a solicitor!) will get cross! lol

[january_bug]

PS - I know I CHOSE to answer the question, but it might be nice if you remembered your manners! :-p :-)

[january_bug]

http://www.law.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/admissions/llb.htm

This should help! :-)

[kezza001]

thankx for the info

[january_bug]

You're welcome! :-)