Bachelors of Law in UK - Colleges and Fees 2026

UK has some top ranked Law schools in world and these schools will help Indian students to get world class education. More than 130+ universities in the UK provide LLB programs in various specializations. LLB is UG degree that requires 3 years to be completed. Top Specialisations for Bachelors of Law in UK are Legal Studies, Criminology, Commercial Law, International Law, Environmental Law, etc.  

After doing LLB in the UK, many employment opportunities will be present. One can enter into professions like business, academia and criminology or work for law firms or private or public sector organizations. According to Payscale, average LLB salary in UK is GBP 12.50 (INR 1.5 K) per hour. Some exams required to pursue this course are IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc. 

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Why Study Bachelors of Law in UK?  

UK is known for its study abroad destination. It is also famous tourist destination with much to offer. LLB enhances legal knowledge of non law graduates and help gain skills such as Legal Research Skills, Practical Legal Application, International & Comparative Law Perspective, etc., of renowned British legal system. Below mentioned are top reasons why study in UK could be dream destination for LLB students-   

• Flexibility of Subjects- In UK, there are various options available under Bachelor of Law from Criminal Law to International Law, Equity & Trusts, etc. 

• Top Universities- UK is known for various popular universities such as Cambridge University, Oxford University, UCL are among top universities for LLB in UK.   

• Demand in job market- LLB in UK build flexible skills such as problem solving, data interpretation, communication, etc. 

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Top LLB Courses in UK for Indian Students  

LLB in UK is among the popular specializations in the country for overseas students. This course is considered prestigious and recognized in UK as it enhances knowledge of a student in legal studies. LLB from UK is a well known degree internationally also. In the UK, top universities offer diverse specializations to international students. Some of the popular ones are Criminology, Criminal Law, Business Law, etc. 

Top LLB Specializations in UK 

Students can check the top Bachelor of Law specializations offered by the popular universities in UK below:  

Sociology	International Relations
Criminology	Business Economics
Criminal Law	Human Resources
Business Law	Political Science
Politics	Languages

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Top Universities for LLB in UK 

There is high demand for Bachelor of Law in UK due to country being home to some top colleges for this course. According to QS Rankings, metrics on which the universities are ranked are Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty/Student Ratio, Citations per faculty and International Faculty Ratio. QS ranks Law course under - Rankings of Hospitality & Leisure Management.  

Best Bachelors of Law Colleges in UK 

The table given below specifies the top LLB colleges in the UK. The QS World University Rankings 2026 for Law and Legal courses in UK along with Shiksha Popularity Ranking for LLB in 2026 are given in the table below: 

University Name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026- LLB	QS World Rank Law & Legal Studies- 2026
University of Cambridge	#1	#3
University of Oxford	#2	#2
UCL	#3	#13
London School of Economics and Political Science	#4	#9
King's College London	#5	#16
Durham University	#6	#49
The University of Edinburgh	#7	#15
University of Glasgow	#8	#63
Queen Mary University of London	#9	#33
University of Bristol	#10	#54

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LLB in UK Eligibility 

Universities in UK either have rolling admissions or fixed admission deadlines. Candidates are required to check the university website or get in touch with our Shiksha Counselling Services for assistance with the admission process to UK Universities. Below mentioned is eligibility criteria that international students must take of before filling the application form of university in UK-   

• High School Degree- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Having English as a subject is mandatory. 

• Percentage of marks- Minimum percentage of 60-75% is required for most universities. Some top universities in UK require higher percentage of 80%.    

• English Language Requirement- Language proficiency test like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc. are mandatory for LLB in UK. UK universities accept minimum score of- 6.0 - 7.0 in IELTS, about 80-100 in TOEFL, around 50-65 in PTE, etc.   

LLB in UK Requirements for International Students 

Law is an exciting career that offers students many opportunities for growth and development. Candidates who want to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in UK are required to fulfill the below given entry requirements. LLB law subject requirements in UK for Indian students are as follows: 

• Must have passed class 12th 

• Should have English language proficiency scores of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE 

• Academic Transcripts 

• Resume 

• Statement of Purpose 

• Letters of Recommendation 

• LNAT 

• Age Requirement (Minimum age 17)

LLB in UK Cost 

The cost of pursuing an LLB in the UK is not just limited to the study fee. Other expenses like visa fees, travel expenses, cost of living, etc. are also included in the overall cost of studying. Here, in this section, we will discuss the average LLM cost of studying in UK for international students. The average 1st cost year cost for a bachelor's degree in law in the UK is INR 5 L – INR 54 L. Tuition fee of most universities in UK offering Law is between INR 30 L – INR 40 L. Table below lists the top Law universities in UK with their tuition fee: 

Top Universities offering LLB in UK	Estimate Tuition fees
University of Cambridge	INR 36 L
King's College London	INR 15 L - 36 L
University of Oxford	INR 54 L
The University of Edinburgh	INR 27 L - 34 L
University College London	INR 35 L - 36 L

Living Expenses 

The cost of living in UK depend on city in which student lives for studies. Some cities are expensive in UK while some are cheap for Indian students. Avg cost of living for Indian students can range from GBP 800 – GBP 2K (INR 98 K - INR 2.45 L) per month. Table given below specifies estimated student cost of living in UK per month based on different expenses-  

Factor	Cost (Per Month)
Accommodation	GBP 450 - GBP 1,600 (INR 55.1 K - INR 1.96 L)
Food & Groceries	GBP 160 - GBP 250 (INR 19.6 K - INR 30.6 K)
Transport	GBP 40 - GBP 200 (INR 4.9 K - INR 24.5 K)
Utilities	GBP 60 - GBP 120 (INR 7.3 K - INR 14.7 K)
Personal Expenses	GBP 80 - GBP 150 (INR 9.8 K - INR 18.3 K)

Scholarships for LLB in UK  

Students can apply for various scholarships in order to reduce the overall cost of study. All universities in UK recognize talent and they value this talent by providing merit-based scholarships that can be found listed on the official website of universities. Candidates can check out the list of study abroad scholarships on Shiksha website. Candidates can also apply to India's top education loan providers through Shiksha Study Abroad. A detailed list of LLB in UK scholarships is given on our website. Some of the popular scholarships are also given below: 

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Amount
Global Study Awards	GBP 10,000
Monarch Achievement Award	GBP 4,000
Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital Grant	USD 1,000

Job Opportunities after LLB in UK 

There are very attractive opportunities and salaries for Bachelors in Law in UK as per level of experience and skillset. Students would be involved in a variety of job roles in UK such as Advocate, Barristers, Solicitors, Legal Advisor, Magistrate, etc. When coming to job aspects of pursuing LLB in UK, candidates can expect average starting salary of GBP 12.50 (INR 1.5 K) per hour. Salary would gradually increase as candidates would gain experience and knowledge in this sector. Below mentioned are some LLB jobs along with average starting salary- 

Job Roles	Average Salary
Legal Assistant	GBP 20,939
Marketing Executive	GBP 28,425

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Kanishka Gambhir04-03-2026 12:04