LLB- distance learning, English vs. Scottish law

[skihorse]

I hope someone can help me with this. I'm living overseas (EU) and would like to do my LLB (undergrad) via distance learning.

The London External programme suits me over the OU one, but am I missing any other UK academic institutions offering the distance learning option?

Secondly, because this will be English law - can anyone give any indication on how easy/difficult it would be to get myself recognised in Scotland? We are both Scottish and will "one day" return.

Finally, am I missing one elusive website which details all UK distance-learning degrees?

i think some university do distance learning, i am sure Northumbria university does and i think preston university does.

you cannot practice in scotland with an english law degree.
you would have to do a 2 year f/t conversion at a scottish uni.

Hhhm,

I'm English, so don't know about getting an English degree recognised in Scotland. I am sure forever knows what she is talking about.

The only thing I would add is that, at my firm, we have lots of people who are 'foreign qualified' working. You can't sign yourself a solicitor, and there are various pieces of work they can't do in certain areas, so it depends what area of speciaility you want. However, in commercial work, for example, it rarely seems to matter. It may be worth investigating how easy it is to work on a similar basis in Scotland.

I think forever is right, unless you get admitted in another jurisdiction and then want to convert to become qualified in Scotland. I have looked into requalifying in Scotland, and as an English qualified solicitor it is a matter of taking some exams, but no requirement to attend university etc.

You can do a transfer exam ( the scottish transfer test) to requalify as a scottish solicitor if you are qualified as an english solicitor ( as opposed to having a english law degree) - it is all self study and then 3 exams in criminal Eu and property. But presumably you are thinking of doing a degree in English Law but not qualifying in England.

Oh, yes, I see people's point.

Again, I can only talk from the English standpoint, but as far as I know it is harder to get onto the LPC with a foreign degree (normally have to do the full time conversion year that those with non law degrees study) than it is to convert as a qualified lawyer. Might be the same in Scotland. Do look into how hard it is to move across at each stage.

Bellsaringing I contacted the Scottish Law Society and it is as you state - a series of exams for conversion, no full-time attendance required and it all seems very straightforward really.