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BA Law vs LLB?

Hi, If a BA Law and Sociology course is a qualifying degree then does it hold equal/similar value to a LLB?
Original post by JohnGreek
You do the core law modules that are required for a Qualifying Law Degree, so you're still learning the basics. The only difference is that you'll miss out on more specialised/technical law modules (e.g. Commercial, Company, Family, Medical, IP, etc) due to the need to fulfill the minimum number of sociology-related stuff. It's only a big deal if you place a lot of value on such modules - we can't tell you what to think.

While your average person would probably say that straight law sounds more impressive than Law with X (particularly if 'X' is sociology, with a notorious reputation for being a doss course), I very much doubt that an employer would care. Just make sure that you're prepared for the inevitable "why do you wanna go into a legal career as opposed to the jobcentre?" questions further down the line.


Just be careful since not all BA law courses are qualifying. The ones up here in Scotland are not qualifying only the LLB is. In England I know it varies so you will need to check the modules and the SRA website prior to enrolling.

Some courses will be qualifying and will let you do the LPC afterwards whereas the non-qualifying ones will require a GDL conversion course before qualifying.

If you are wanting a legal career i.e. A solicitor or barrister I'd say you need the llb as it provides a deeper insight into the sector. some law firms may have that degree as a requirement. The BA is dependent on the university but the LLB is the definite choice for a qualifying degree. Hope this helps x
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