llb
Definition
Noun: - A Bachelor of Laws degree: An undergraduate academic degree in law, traditionally representing the completion of the first stage of professional legal education. The "LL.B." stands for "Legum Baccalaureus," which is Latin for "Bachelor of Laws."
Usage
- The term "LL.B." is used to refer to the specific law degree itself.
- It is commonly used in educational, professional, and formal contexts.
- Example:
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- In many jurisdictions, the LL.B. has been replaced or is being phased out in favor of the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, though the curricula are often identical. The LL.B. remains the standard undergraduate law degree in many countries following the British system.
- Example:
Variants and Related Words
- LL.B. (Hons): An abbreviation for a Bachelor of Laws degree with Honors.
- LL.M.: Stands for "Legum Magister," a Master of Laws degree, which is a postgraduate academic degree in law.
- J.D.: Stands for Juris Doctor, a professional doctorate in law, which is the standard first professional degree in law in the United States, Canada, Australia, and some other countries.
Synonyms
- Bachelor of Laws: The full English translation of the degree.
- First law degree: A descriptive term for the initial professional qualification in law.
Notes
- "LL.B." is an initialism. The double "L" is an abbreviation for the Latin plural "legum" (of laws), hence it is often written with a double period as "LL.B."
- It is typically pronounced by saying each letter: "el-el-bee."
Noun
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a three-year law degree
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