Why should Indian overseas candidates opt to study law in UK? At what stage should they seek such opportunities?
An increasing number of Indian students falling into two main categories are looking to study law in the UK. Firstly, students who already have a law degree from India may wish to study a Masters in Law (LLM). This is a one-year PG program in the UK (so much shorter than in India, where an LLM degree is usually two years long), and opens up a range of international opportunities for students.
Secondly, immediately after high school students can come to UK to study three year LLB UG Law degree. This is particularly attractive because it is possible to earn a fast-track law degree at an early stage, and this again creates many international opportunities. For students wishing to qualify as lawyers in India, several UK universities, including: University of BirminghamThat’s a bachelor’s law degree. are recognized by Bar Council of India First Step to Qualify as Lawyers in India. However, students will still need to meet certain other requirements and pass the Indian Bar Exam.
What are some of the key legal theory and practical skills your university offers to students?
The University of Birmingham offers a wide range of law modules covering the fundamentals of law, but also a range of other specialized areas. Special academic strengths of the law school include international commercial law, environmental law, human rights, international law, and law and technology.
The university also places an emphasis on extra-curricular activities to support students in developing the practical skills needed to work in successful lawyers or other professional careers. through our Professional Legal Education Center, students get opportunities to undertake activities such as internship, voluntary legal work and advocacy. In addition, due to the international focus of the Law School, we offer all students the opportunity to attend for free International Summer School Focusing on legal practice in many countries around the world including India, Singapore, Canada and Dubai.
How can a UK law degree add value to students’ CVs globally?
A UK law degree is of great importance to students, although it operates differently in postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. The main attraction is the quality of UK law schools and the use of English law around the world, which means that an English legal qualification provides a valuable launchpad for future careers. In addition, all students completing a degree in the UK can apply for a two-year UK work visa upon completion of their studies, creating the ability to ‘stay back’ and develop a career in the UK while gaining further useful international experience. does.
Students choosing a master’s degree in the UK are usually doing so with the aim of acquiring a well recognized international qualification, which will open up additional career opportunities in the UK, India or other countries around the world. A UK master’s degree does not in itself qualify students to practice in India – instead, students will typically qualify in India on the basis of their bachelor’s degree.
Is international student mobility increasing, for that matter, do you have fall intake registered pre-Covid numbers at your university and elsewhere?
The UK has seen a substantial increase in international student mobility over the past twelve months and is projected to continue and grow, exceeding pre-Covid numbers. Despite the challenges of COVID, the University of Birmingham is offering students a full campus experience from September 2021. This has been appreciated by the students, who again enjoy the opportunity to attend classes in person.
Every year hundreds of Indians go to the UK to study law. How were the numbers in the last two years despite the effects of Covid and the subsequent re-introduction of work visas?
The number of Indian students studying law in the UK has increased significantly over the past two years, and Indian students are projected to overtake Chinese students as the largest group of international students in the UK. A particular highlight appears to be the re-introduction of post-study work visas in 2020, with nearly a third of applicants for these visas originally from India in 2022. Therefore, students not only benefit from the academic experience of studying at a leading UK university, but also have a career-enhancing opportunity to gain international work experience during and after their studies.
India is opening its doors to dual degrees. Could this have any impact on the law courses offered by UK universities?
This is a very welcome development, and the University of Birmingham is exploring opportunities to partner with Indian law schools on joint educational initiatives. A particular consideration here is to ensure that the programs meet the professional requirements for legal practice in both countries, which requires careful planning.
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