Definition

Noun: - An academic degree in law: A "bachelor of laws" is an undergraduate academic degree awarded upon completion of a program in law, typically lasting three years. It is a foundational qualification for legal practice in many jurisdictions.

Usage

• The degree is often a prerequisite for taking bar examinations or entering legal training programs.
• It is commonly abbreviated as LL.B., which stands for (Latin for Bachelor of Laws).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In some educational systems, this degree has been replaced by or is equivalent to a Juris Doctor (J.D.), particularly in the United States and Canada.
• The phrase can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related nouns.
  • He is pursuing bachelor of laws courses.

Variants and Related Words

• LL.B.: The standard abbreviation for the bachelor of laws degree.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.): A graduate-entry professional doctorate in law, often considered the equivalent or successor to the LL.B. in some countries.
• LL.M. (Master of Laws): An advanced, postgraduate law degree.

Synonyms

• Law degree: A general term for an academic qualification in law.
• First degree in law: Emphasizes it is the primary undergraduate qualification.

Notes

• The term "bachelor of laws" refers specifically to the degree itself. It is not typically used in idioms or as a phrasal verb.
• Possession of the degree is often indicated by the post-nominal letters LL.B. after a person's name.

Noun

1. a three-year law degree