Bachelor of Laws (LLB Program Expectations)

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program presents a wonderful opportunity for students interested in pursuing an international law degree. Students who complete the program and meet the basic work experience/requirements may qualify to sit for the bar in some states or in their countries. During your time at CIU – Barclay College of Law, you will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and in tutorial groups. We encourage substantial student participation and class discussion in seminars and tutorials, based on prepared work. Considerable emphasis is placed on small-group teaching where you will benefit from individual attention and advice. In each year of your degree. You will take a number of live courses, normally valued at 36/42 credits per academic year, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Laws degree program.

Each week of Years 1 and 2 of the program students will have at least four two-hour live lectures and two one-hour small group tutorials each week of terms 1 and 2. In addition to formal learning and teaching events such as lectures, seminars, and tutorials, you will have to undertake live lectures and independent private study. While everybody is different, we expect students to dedicate about 30 hours or more of private study per week.

Below are the required degree program and their credits in order to meet academic standings. In the final year of the LLB, students are required to engage in an externship/work study program. Students are required to complete up to 550 hours of internship, externship, or work study, in order to meet the Bar requirements.

LLB Required Courses
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) requires 120 credits for completion. Students have the option to complete the program in 2-3 years. Dual degree programs will take up to 4 years to complete. General courses, which may be altered, are listed below: