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I am a lawyer in Sri Lanka but received only 3rd class hons for my LLB

So I am a qualified lawyer in Sri Lanka. I did a LLB from a UK based university and received a 3rd Class honours GPA. I have been considering to do a masters in UK. How realistic is it for me to get in to any university.

I am planning to do the sqe1 and sqe2 as well and get the solicitor qualification. But since there is a requirement to train under a solicitor I wonder whether my 3rd class llb will hold me back from getting any jobs.

Also just to add, I have 3 year experience in Sri Lanka as a lawyer.

Reply 1

Original post by four-day-rumor
So I am a qualified lawyer in Sri Lanka. I did a LLB from a UK based university and received a 3rd Class honours GPA. I have been considering to do a masters in UK. How realistic is it for me to get in to any university.
I am planning to do the sqe1 and sqe2 as well and get the solicitor qualification. But since there is a requirement to train under a solicitor I wonder whether my 3rd class llb will hold me back from getting any jobs.
Also just to add, I have 3 year experience in Sri Lanka as a lawyer.


Probably be difficult but not impossible. You could try your luck with a regular or graduate solicitor apprenticeship

Reply 2

Original post by Shayakerman123
Probably be difficult but not impossible. You could try your luck with a regular or graduate solicitor apprenticeship

Thank you. I will see the possibility.

Reply 3

Original post by four-day-rumor
So I am a qualified lawyer in Sri Lanka. I did a LLB from a UK based university and received a 3rd Class honours GPA. I have been considering to do a masters in UK. How realistic is it for me to get in to any university.
I am planning to do the sqe1 and sqe2 as well and get the solicitor qualification. But since there is a requirement to train under a solicitor I wonder whether my 3rd class llb will hold me back from getting any jobs.
Also just to add, I have 3 year experience in Sri Lanka as a lawyer.
You can use your Sri Lankan legal experience as part of the 2 years of qualifying work experience (QWE) required, provided it falls within 6 years of passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Therefore, if you pass SQE 1 and 2, it is possible to qualify regardless of your degree classification. Once you become a solicitor, your degree classification will not be an issue. Additionally, most universities provide LLM programs that include preparation for SQE 1 and 2.
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