Q. Can a person with no previous knowledge of law undertake your law courses?

A. Yes. However, we recommend that you download the free parts (extracts) from which ever course you are interested in. The free parts available are so you can see if a course is right for you and within your capability to complete successfiully.

Q. Can a person with no previous knowledge of law undertake the BA Law, LLB (Hons) or LLM research degree programme?

A. Yes. The reason is that the programme is in 2 parts, Assessment 1 is designed to provide a student with sufficient knowledge to gain a foundation in law which will then enable a student to go on and undertake the research side of the degree programme - Assessment 2 (or a LLM - Master in Laws)

Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a BA/LLB Research degree over a traditional BA/LLB law degree?

A. There are a number advantages. One is time, a traditional BA/LLB law degree can take twice as long. A traditional law degree can take three times as long as a BA/LLB law research degree. Another advantage is cost. Gaining a traditional BA/LLB law degree can cost anywhere  from two to four times as much. Still another advantage is less wastage. A traditional BA/LLB will teach you much that you will never put to use and will therefore forget and waste. A BA/LLB Research degree will produce less wastage as you the student will spend much more time on aspects of the law that really interests you and is of practical benefit

The disadvantages are that a research degree is not a good choice if you want to become a solicitor or barrister as it does not constitute a 'qualifying degree' by the Law Society and Bar Council (the two governing bodies for practicing Lawyers in the UK). Also, a research law degree will not suit a person who cannot study on their own and needs the class room environment.

Q. Will my LLB (Hons) degree award state that it is a Research Law degree?

A. No. No where on the degree certificate will it state that it is a research based law degree. The only place where it will be stated that the degree was awarded on the basis of research will be on the degree transcript (a transcript is another document that accompanies a certificate and details what was covered and achieved in order to justify the award).

Q. Which is better, a BA (Law) degree or an LLB?

A.. That really depends on what you want. A person working directly in the legal field, such as in a legal department may prefer an LLB title as it is directly associated with the legal profession. On the other hand a person may work in a non legal area such as social services and have undertaken a law course to enhance their particular field of work. In such a case a person may prefer the BA (LAW) degree title as this would suggest that the degree holder is not a lawyer or working towards being a lawyer but is in another field where knowledge of law augments their main work.

Q. Can I speak directly with a course advisor?

A. Yes you can. To speak directly to a course advisor ring +44 (0) 845 299 7174 ext 9 or mobile +44 (0)7507630768. You can also email your inquiry to course-advisor

Q. Is this degree awarded by The SAS Law School?

A. No. It is awarded by an affilliate University; (currently we are using a university chartered in the USA and also registered in the UK)

Q. Is the degree based on English law?

A. The 1st part of the research degree programme (Assessment 1) is based on UK law. This is because the offered programme originates in the UK and is accredited from there.

However, the research element, Assessment 2, allows for a student to base and direct their research and subsequent dissertation on their own legal system, American, Canadian, English, African, International etc.

Ultimately the degree will be based and awarded on the researched topic area of Assessment 2.

In effect international students can attain two qualifications, UK and local. This factor could give a student the edge when seeking employment with a company that has an International dealings.

Q. How will this degree benefit a person in a specific country - e.g. Canada?

A. First, it is important to remember that this is a 2 in 1 law programme. Included in the LLB research degree is an additional and separate Higher Certificate in Paralegal studies.

There are quite a few countries around the world where the legal system is based on UK law. So, for many international students, having an additional certificate based on UK law will be good for their Resume/CV.

Q. If, I later decide that I want to practice as a lawyer in the UK will the LLB degree programme available through your law school enable me to do so?

A. Not on its own. In addition you would need take a 1 year CPE course. This LLB/LLB (Hons)  programme is primarily a research based degree and therefore does not meet the qualifying criteria of the UK Law Society for practising lawyers.  Also, as this law degree programme is awarded by a non UK university you would need to take the law degree to the Law Society and obtain a certificate of Academic Standing before you could enrol on a CPE course. 

Q. How many hours per week do you recommend I will need to complete this degree within 2 years?

A. 6 hours per week should be sufficient.

Q. Is there any support and assistance available to student studying from abroad?

A. Yes there is. During Assessment 1 a student will have access to a course advisor/tutor. During Assessment 2 (the research element) a student will have access to a second advisor. To help in producing a Dissertation a student will be provided with an 50+ page manual on how to prepare, research and present his/her dissertation, it will also provide a list of useful research sources. Finally, a student will be notified of what arrangements have been made for students to attend either a residential or one day seminar for the purposes of students getting to know each other and act as a mutual support network.

The above support is available to UK students also.

Q. Are any resources for research provided by your school?

A.No. The type of research students need to do is often far too specialised for a general localised research source. We have students from all around the world working on widely diverse issues.

The Internet and institutions related to the area you may want to explore can be made excellent use of. If you have never undertaken a serious research project before we do provide students with a 50 page guide on how to research, prepare and present  researched work as a qualifying
Dissertation. It also provides a list of useful research sources.

Q. If I undertake a research degree can I really choose to research legal issues from the stand point of the law in another country?

A. Yes. You can put forward a legal issue you wish to research from the stand point of the law of another country. As long as it is agreed by all parties you can go ahead.

Q. If I am awarded a degree will the area I chose to research be mentioned on the degree?

A. Yes. The area you researched will be the main feature of your degree certificate.

Q.Is there an exam and how much will it cost?

A. There are no written exams and no further costs.

Marking of Assessment 1 is by way of a student successfully completing the assignments included in each section.

Marking of Assessment 2 is by way of a student's dissertation which must be in the region of 20,000 words as highlighted on our site.

Q.Can I pay my course fees in my country's currency and will it cost more?

A. Depending on the currency yes you can. However, there will, in most cases, be a surcharge of anywhere between 5% and 25% on top of the advertised fee. 

Q.Can I pay my course fees by instalments and will it cost me more to do so?

A.Yes you can and it will not cost you more to do so.

Q. If I want to take one of your shorter courses before tackling a degree course can I get a discount?

A. Yes, you can negotiate a reduced fee. 

 

 

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