Open University Law Degree

Hi

I was looking at doing the open university bachelors of law. How would I then be able to practice law in Scotland? Or what is the most practical way to be able to proactive law in Scotland. I am only able to do inline courses.

Reply 1

FRS500

OU's LLB is a qualifying law degree for England and Wales only.

You need to consider completing a Scottish LLB afterward your OU degree a top-up. This can be accelerated as you're already a graduate.

Otherwise do a three year traineeship and sit your exams before completing your DPLP and qualify as a Solicitor.

Process is diff to become an Advocate.

Open University

Milton Keynes

Reply 2

Squigman

Sorry to jump on.. What would you need to be able to practice law in England? Is the law degree worth pursuing if id like a career out of it?

Reply 3

harrysbar

Original post by Strach2k

Sorry to jump on.. What would you need to be able to practice law in England? Is the law degree worth pursuing if id like a career out of it?

You can do the Open University LLB if you want to practice law in England, it is a recognised law degree

Reply 4

Squigman

Ok so i do the law degree then what options would i have?

Reply 5

harrysbar

Original post by Strach2k

Ok so i do the law degree then what options would i have?

Assuming you want to be a solicitor, you next step would be to do a course called the LPC (one year) then you are qualified to get a paid training contract at a law firm

Reply 6

Squigman

Are there sufficient spaces available on such courses in England ?

Reply 7

harrysbar

Original post by Strach2k

Are there sufficient spaces available on such courses in England ?

What courses? I think you should start your own thread to be honest as this is someone else's.

Why don't you start a thread on the law forum if you have lots of questions?

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=28

Reply 8

Squigman

Paid training contracts,, sorry yeah I'll take a look