The deadline is set by University of London (UOL) –usually October but SIL starts its academic session by the second week of September so students are encouraged to apply as soon as they receive their A level or BA results in order to finalize their admission before the classes start.
The classes usually commence in the second week of September with orientation in the first week of September.
Please refer to the Admissions page for the UOL admission criteria. For SIL admission criteria, preference is given to students who have scored well in their A levels or BA exams.
The LLB (Hons) is typically a 3 year programme and the LLM is typically a one year programme.
Payment initially made by the student is the “Application Handling Fee” of ₤72 (current rate of 2013) and the admission fee for SIL of Rs. 30,000/-
If a student’s application has been rejected, the application handling fee will not be given back as it is non-refundable. SIL’s admission fee will also be non-refundable.
The degree is widely recognized throughout the country by the specific Bar Councils of the provinces and the Pakistan Bar Council as well. Other legal entities also give recognition to this degree. Moreover all graduates of the programme easily get their licence to practice. In addition, students who go on to do their LLM or Bar at Law get an exemption from having to serve two years in the lower courts and can get a High Court licence immediately.
This degree has been given worldwide recognition as a legal graduate degree. The prestige associated with the University of London’s International Programmes adds to the employment opportunity potential for any student.
Yes you can via the Postgraduate Diploma route. Eventually in a minimum of one and a half year you will be awarded two qualifications, Postgraduate Diploma and LLM. Please bear in mind that if you dont have an LLB degree you cannot practice but you are eligible to study for an LLM and add a Masters of Law qualification to your credentials.
Yes you can via the Postgraduate Certificate route. Eventually in a minimum of one and a half year you will be awarded three qualifications, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and LLM. Please bear in mind that if you dont have an LLB degree you cannot practice but you are eligible to study for an LLM and add a Masters of Law qualification to your credentials.
Yes you can be eligible for the Graduate entry route that will allow you to complete your LLB hons in 2 years instead of 3.
UOL programmes have a worldwide recognition and students can practice in any commonwealth country provided they take the local bar exam. In Pakistan, generally the external students get their lower court license after working in any law firm for 6 months.
Yes.
You can apply for a Masters programme (we even offer the UOL distance learning LLM program). You can alternatively apply for your Bar Vocational Course/LPC or even go ahead and pursue a degree in a separate field, say like a business degree. LLB gives you a sound base and will always benefit you regardless of the profession you eventually choose.
You should have cleared a minimum of 2 A level subjects.
If you have studied from the local system, you need to have completed a BA/BSC degree
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You additionally require a minimum C in O level English, otherwise you are advised to take the IELTS.
No. Scheme A is 3 yrs. Scheme B is 4 years
Provided you have a 4 year bachelor’s degree or a foreign Bachelors degree, UOL has a graduate route entry programme that you can apply for. It’s a 2 year programme. You are exempted from three subjects which the other students in the 3rd Yr programme have to study.
Bank drafts/preferably credit card, We at SIL can help in arranging the bank draft subject to a small fee, but the dispatch formality is the student’s responsibility.
Fee structures are easily available on the UOL website and are regularly updated.
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Admission depends on prior academic record, extracurricular performance etc.
