I am a Canadian looking to do a LLB/or JD in the UK or Australia. I would like to leave the possibility open it in the future to come back to Canada to practice. I have an undergraduate degree and am attracted to the shorter 2 year programs instead of doing a full 3 year LL.B (which is the case in Canada). I realize that I would need to have my education reviewed by the NCA if I wanted to practice in Canada but Im trying to reduce the number of hours/or exams that they may require me to do to for foreign equivalency.
I want to find out if:
1) A 2 year LL.B (from Australia or the UK) is looked on less favourably than a 3 year and would commonly require a lot more study to make up the year lost?
And if so
2) Does doing a 2 year LL.B. and a LL.M overcome this? Or is it better to just do the 3 year?
3) Is a JD more highly regarded internationally than a LL.B?

Im basically trying to get the most bang for my buck. I would welcome any recommendations.

Hey Jen I am in the same Situation as you.

I am from Canada and am doing my LLB in the UK (3 Year one).

From what I hear doing the 3 year LLB is more favourable to the NCA. But it also depends on the grades you get. For example if you get a 2:1 you can expect to take fewer tests than if you get a 2:2 when you come back to Canada.

And I dont think an llm makes a big difference to the NCA but I am sure if you do a llm it would be better for your job opportunities.

And about JD or LL.B i dont think it matters too much. I know for some american firms they only will hire you if you have a JD but from an American school.