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Programme information

LLB Law (or Bachelor of Laws)

This is an undergraduate direct-entry degree in law and is the most common form of law degree obtained by UK students. Choosing the LLB in Law at Bristol will enable you to progress onto the Bar Practice Course or prepare, in part, for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), helping you to develop core legal skills and understanding of the seven foundations of legal knowledge. 

MA Law

This graduate course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who aspire to pursue a legal career.  It is similar to a ‘Graduate LLB’ or a 'Law Conversion Course (GDL)' but studied over two years at a masters level providing a greater depth of study and comprehensive legal grounding. 

Entry requirements

LLB Law

There are no subject specific requirements for this programme. We accept a range of Canadian provincial grade 12 qualifications with the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) for entry. For specific details please contact us at americas-office@bristol.ac.uk.

MA Law

The Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is not required for the MA Law programme. 

Applications for the MA Law are via the University of Bristol online application form. Applicants from outside the UK are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree in any academic subject, equivalent to an upper second-class honours degree.

Required documents:

  • One academic reference,
  • Degree certificate(s) and academic Transcripts,
  • English language certificates/other evidence.
  • Optional: Personal statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

Accreditation

Graduates of the University of Bristol’s LLB Law and MA Law programmes have successfully had their qualifications assessed by the Federation of Canadian Law Societies’ National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), enabling them to sit the NCA examinations and pursue legal qualification in Canada. The University of Bristol Law School maintains strong ties with the Canadian legal community through regular visits, fostering relationships with alumni, law firms, and other legal professionals across the region.

Pathways to practice

Follow these steps for legal qualification in Canada*:

  • Apply to the NCA 
  • Complete NCA requirements 
  • Complete your articles 
  • Get called to the Bar 

*Always check the NCA website for official updates.

Find out more

Read more about joining the University of Bristol from Canada on our Canadian students page.