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How to pick which Distance LLB

Discussion in 'Nottingham Trent Law' started by deepg, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. deepg New law student

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    Hello to the LSF Community,

    I am pretty new around here was hoping to get some feedback comparing/contrasting the three distance options available: UoL, Nottingham Trent & Northumbria.

    I am aware the UoL route offers very little tuition/feedback and evaluation by 100% exams. -
    I've heard Northumbria provides access to audio podcasts as well as instructors via email/phone +

    I was hoping that perhaps some of you could shed some light on your experiences with Nottingham Trent and why you chose that program.

    Sincerely,

    Deep
    deepg, Apr 29, 2010
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  2. mike Law student

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    I know we have some UOL students here, but I study at Nott Trent myself.
    Truth be told I did not apply to the other schools, so I am not sure about the differences. But my experience with NTU is very good.

    The study load is OK if you take the longer route, and the study advisers are always there to help with any questions. I do find that the teachers are less approachable at times, but that might be due to missing all the study weekends they organize for DL students.

    The system they use NOW to keep yourself organized and keep track of studies, access databases and download all needed paper work is very easy to use and pretty much has everything at your finger tips.
    mike, Apr 29, 2010
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  3. JD2013 New law student

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    In America, it's mostly looked down on since none are ABA approved yet. Is it different in other nations?
    JD2013, Apr 29, 2010
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  4. No6 Super Moderator

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    I am not sure about America but illogical and irrational University 'snobbery' is rife in the United Kingdom!
    No6, Apr 30, 2010
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  5. Molineux Super Moderator

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    UOL external has a reputation in the Far East's commonwealth nations (HK, Singapore, Malaysia) as being "tough".
    Molineux, Apr 30, 2010
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  6. deepg New law student

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    Thanks for the comments Mike!

    I take it they don't look to kindly on DL students who don't show up for study weekends. Something to keep in mind especially since I am in Canada.

    Honestly, I am up in the air between both Nottingham and Northumbria if I am not mistaken both have assignments worth 30% and exams worth 70% is that correct?

    The big question for me personally is whether NTU offers DL students access to audio lectures/podcasts from courses?
    deepg, May 1, 2010
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  7. deepg New law student

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    Well I live in Canada and have done my fair share of research on the DL LLB route. In Canada it's not as 'unacceptable' to have a DL LL.B as say having a NON ABA JD in the US.

    In Canada it all comes down to what standing you achieve at the end of your "foreign LLB", anything lower then a lower 2nd won't be looked at.

    Assuming you do well it's only a matter of taking 3-4 Canadian exams or taking the courses at a Canadian law school within 18 months and your own your way to an NCA certificate of equivalency.

    Of course then your on your own to fight it out for an articling position and sure there's the stigma of having a "foreign LLB" but unlike a non-ABA JD your not automatically excluded from practicing anywhere in Canada.
    deepg, May 1, 2010
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  8. mike Law student

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    There is no problem with missing the weekends, except of course that you miss out on very valuable face to face time and tutorials, but no one looks down on that.

    There are unfortunately no podcasts, videos or anything of that sort. A box with books and course materials is pretty much all you get, and email contact with teachers, fellow students and online access to databases.
    mike, May 2, 2010
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