Hi,
I am aware that an LLM does not entitle to practice law as a barrister or a solicitor. But I'd like to know if an LLM without a previous law degree makes you a lawyer.
Thanks,


Fifa

Not at all, sorry

Well its not allowed under the law! Can't participate in any LL.M. program if you don't have a basic law degree (the baccalaureate) in your country

Some LLM programmes are actually open to applicants without a first degree in law. See this thread: http://www.llm-guide.com/board/2569
or try the board search -- http://www.llm-guide.com/boardsearch/q/non-lawyers+degree or something like this.

yes.
i know some british unis provide two year llm qualifying law degree... check the info of leeds, as i remember, there is a two yrs llm degree...

well, some law firms even recruit trainees from non-law backgrounds!
so definetely there's a marketability for those kind of combinations.

No it doesn't.
You will need to do the Legal Practice Course in the UK to be eligible to qualify, and to call yourself a lawyer you will need to complete a 2 year traineeship with a firm - there is some further study/exams that need to be done that can only be done while you are working.