I live in Scotland/N.Ireland/Eire. Will my law degree be recognised here?
The professional requirements outside England and Wales vary. While Understanding law W200 will contain some comparison of English law with the law of other UK and EU countries, the LLB (Hons) (Open) will not be professionally recognised outside England and Wales. Legal systems in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Eire and each of the European countries have separate rules governing professional qualifications. The information here is a guide, but you should always make enquiries from the appropriate professional body before committing yourself to study. Scotland The law courses offered by The Open University will not entitle you to professional recognition in Scotland, although a general Open University degree can be regarded as a qualifying degree for entrants who want to undertake the Law Society of Scotlands examinations, which you sit during pre-diploma training. A general Open University degree may, depending on its content, permit you to take an LLB ordinary degree at a Scottish unive
The professional requirements outside England and Wales vary. While Understanding law W200 will contain some comparison of English law with the law of other UK and EU countries, the LLB (Hons) (Open) will not be professionally recognised outside England and Wales. Legal systems in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Eire and each of the European countries have separate rules governing professional qualifications. The information here is a guide, but you should always make enquiries from the appropriate professional body before committing yourself to study. Scotland The law modules offered by The Open University will not entitle you to professional recognition in Scotland, although a general Open University degree can be regarded as a qualifying degree for entrants who want to undertake the Law Society of Scotlands examinations, which you sit during pre-diploma training. A general Open University degree may, depending on its content, permit you to take an LLB ordinary degree at a Scottish unive
