The primary objective of the Bachelor of Laws Degree is to provide an academic qualification which is a compulsory prerequisite for professional legal training for lawyers in the Commonwealth Caribbean, however, the traditional basic legal skills of concise and pertinent oral argument, systematic and relevant presentation of essential arguments, clarity and precision of written opinions and detached and balanced judgment are an essential component of the course. The LLB degree enables degree holders to gain access to a wide range of careers. It is the pre-requisite for gaining entry into the Law School in order to obtain the qualification required to be admitted as an attorney-at-law.

• Listing ID: 4730
• Field of Study: Law
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level: Level 5 - Bachelor's Degree
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 04 Business Administration and Law- 042 Law- 0421 Law
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: Five CSEC subjects, including two 2-Unit CAPE subjects; or a First Degree with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 and above.
• Number of Credits: 93