Law
A bachelor’s in laws degree or LLB is one of the most prestigious and popular degrees. A surprisingly versatile degree, LLB is perfect for students who want to learn about the broader norms and regulations of society.
In addition, lawyers can shift from the legal world to the corporate world quite seamlessly. Students pursuing a law degree can be expected to flourish in fields such as advocacy, consultancy, human resources, jurisprudence among others.
Strengths of the LLB programme:
Comprehensive legal education:
LLB programmes prepare their students for legal education by including courses on constitutional law, property law, family law, criminal law, corporate law, and jurisprudence and medical evidence. Students are also required to complete courses on legal ethics, legal drafting, legal theory, and research methodology.
Analytical skill development:
The degree ensures its recipients are excellent when it comes to critical thinking, research, and problem solving. As future lawyers are expected to analyse complex issues and propose effective legal solutions, development of their logical and rational skills are important.
Real world applications:
A lawyer can expect to be exposed to the real world through internships with NGOs, MNCs, law firms, and courts. Being a lawyer is one of the most practical professions.
Versatility:
In addition to being a legal practitioner in firms, or courts. LLB holders can also serve as advisors, counselors, compliance officers, and they can work in the corporate world directly as well through human resources.
Career prospects in Bangladesh:
The most popular choice of career for LLB holders in Bangladesh is legal advisory. Graduates can expect to find work as legal advisers to banks, corporations, brokerages, and real estate agencies among others.
Additionally, through the Bangladesh Bar Council examination, lawyers can pursue judicial roles or establish private practices.
In addition to public universities such as University of Dhaka (DU), University of Chittagong (CU), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) and Jahangirnagar University (JU), private universities such as North South University (NSU), Brac University (BRACU), Daffodil International University, American International University Bangladesh (AIUB), International University Bangladesh (IUB), University of Asia Pacific (UAP) and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) provide comprehensive internationally recognised LLB degrees which consistently rank among the best in South East Asia.
Is LLB the right choice for you?
The degree is particularly suited to individuals who are good at analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and have a good eye for details. If you’re someone who is interested in having an active effect in society and are passionate about justice, then LLB might be the programme for you.
Final thoughts
A career in law comes with many challenges and caveats. There is a consensus that the first few years of being a lawyer can be extremely difficult, however once good enough practice has been developed, the career can become highly rewarding both financially and socially. As one of the few careers that demand instant respect and recognition from people, law can be your way to success in life. Especially for people who are stronger in analytical and theoretical aspects of education rather than numbers.
