I`d like to study for a LLM, however my limited funds are not sufficient for obtaining such degree on campus.

At the same time, I dont know whether LLM obtained by distance learning will be recongnised by potential emplyers.

What do you about this issue?

Distance learning LL.M programmes from a reputable Higher Education institution with an established Law School will not have problems of "recognition" by potential employers in most countries.

The same academics should be involved in delivering the courses online or on-campus. These are the very same law academics who are achieving the high standards expected by potential employers of graduates from highly reputable Law Schools.

Studying law by distance learning should not see a student a disadvantaged due to lack of resources. Students enrolled on an LL.M programme will have access to cutting edge research, lively debates, relevant online resources, reading materials and multimedia files.

Don't forget that an LL.M programme is not an easy option, whether by distance learning or not, and should put students through a very demanding workload. It has to, otherwise it would not be accepted by either the University's internal accreditation systems; it would be positively perceived by employers of the School's graduates, nor would it meet with the standards put forward by the groups safeguarding their country's education (such as the SCQF - www.scqf.org.uk in Scotland).

Full-time, this should mean you will be asked to study, participate and prepare for at least forty hours per week for your award. This could include successfully completing several written assessments and successfully completing your dissertation (ten thousand words or more). So by distance learning you will have conducted the same level and standard of work as an on-campus student, and the perceived quality of your award should reflect that.

I do not seeing the quality of a student's postgraduate education diminished by choosing the flexible and cost-effective option of distance learning so I believe a taught degree in law by distance learning should not be distinguishable from an on-campus version.

Certainly the above is true, drawing from my experience at the University of Edinburgh School of Law. To achieve the award of LL.M Innovation, Technology and the Law, students are required to achieve the same standards regardless of attending on-line or on-campus. So the final award title for the programme at the University of Edinburgh is "LL.M Innovation, Technology and the Law" whether you learn on-campus or via distance learning.

It is worth asking what the final award title will be if you are concerned that distance learning may devalue your achievements in the eyes of some employers.

If you are interested in finding out more about the distance learning law programme at the University of Edinburgh you can look at the programme's website , or contact me on this board.

I hope this helps!

The above link should be www.law.ed.ac.uk/ahrb/distancelearning/ - (sorry for the double post, but you cant go back and edit!)

tx for a feedback.

However, ABA (American bar Association) does not recognize the DL LLM.

What about the UK/Scottish LAw Society?
Do British law firms recognize DL LLM?

You may be under a misconception.An LLM is meant to be a specialised addition,not a substitute, for the vocational qualifications.

Kek hits a valid point. You are not required to complete an LL.M to practice Law in the USA, or UK.

In the US if you have a J.D. from an ABA accredited Law School you may be able to take the Bar entrance in the state you wish to practice in.

Note that the ABA only accredits J.D. degrees and only in the USA. The ABA recommends contact with the Bar in the state you wish to practice to find out more about the individual Bar requirements. (http://www.abanet.org/legaled/postjdprograms/postjdc.html#2foreign).

The American Bar Association website has more information on the entrance requirements including their views on Internet based distance learning. http://www.abanet.org/legaled/distanceeducation/distance.html or for general information about post-JD qualifications please visit http://www.abanet.org/legaled/postjdprograms/postjd.html

In Scotland you can visit the following link to find out more about becoming a Scottish Solicitor: http://www.lawscot.org.uk/educ_train/NEW_howtobecome.html

England and Wales have their information held here: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/becomingasolicitor.law.

Hope this is of use.