Law degrees
A Law degree is the degree conferred on someone who completes studies in law successfully (pursued after obtaining a 4-year degree).
Some schools offer bachelor degrees in pre-law but nearly any major is acceptable. Some of the more common 4-year degrees held by those in law school include political science, business, English, criminal justice, international relations, and accounting.
Students normally attend law school for 3-4 years, if taking full class loads. At the end of their studies, they earn a juris doctor (JD) degree or LLB (in Europe) and are then permitted to take a written bar exam for the state(s) or regions in which they plan to exercise.
Distinct degrees are conferred on each country to allow graduates to practice law.
Graduate diploma in legal studies
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies, also known as the Common Professional Examination, provides an opportunity for non-law graduates wishing to pursue a career in law to "convert" to a law path.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies can be utilised in areas such as legal studies teaching, the public service environment, administration, planning and similar fields. It can offer a refresher course in law for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago. It is also a widening course for those who, for personal interests or vocational conditions, now wish to extend their knowledge of law into areas not previously studied such as Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Planning Law, and Information Technology Law.
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