Hey guys,

I just graduated from UCA Law School in Argentina (one of the best around here), and I'm looking forward to continue my studies in London.

A bit of background info:
My final grades are 5.93/10, which I believe equals a 3rd honors degree, although it is very close to a 2.2 (6/10). I also have worked (and still do) during my university studies in order to finance my tuition fees and acquire experience. All my work experience has been in the legal field.

My question is, would you suggest I do an LLB program, or should I go on to an LLM, despite my low grades?

What are the admission requirements for an LLB program for graduated lawyers?

Thank you!

Hi there,

I am an LLB graduate from a London university and I would advise that you try to get into the best university possible and start the LLB over again. 99% of Law Firms or Chambers in England will not even look at your application unless your first degree was at least 60%.

From my own experience you would stand the best chance studying at one of the best insitutions in the world including these UK universities: LSE, King's, UCL, Oxford or Chmabridge, maybe Durham.

If you decide to do the Master's route you would not be allowed to practice in the UK as you are not qualified to do so. You would need to study either the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar professional Training Course (BPTC) (formely the BVC) - To get on to one of these programme you must have either got a Qualifying law degree, i.e. and LLB (England and Wales) or a Graduate Diploma in Law (also English and Welsh law) there is another way but you don't qualify for that as don't have the right qualifications and would take you five years to do so therefore I will say no more about it.


The entry requirements for the LLB at a good univeristy is extremely high normally 360 UCAS points i.e. straight A's. Some will take foreign qualified lawyers but again on the most part they too require near perfect results.

What ever you decide to do I hope you enjoy your time in my homeland and would strongly advise visiting the regional areas which more truely represent the genal population of England (Which London doesn't; it is very unique), try Liverpool or Newcastle in the North. Very good cities and very welcoming to most.

Good Luck.