Start from where you want to practise
Law is taught within national and sometimes regional legal systems. Before comparing schools, decide which jurisdiction you may want to work in, because the right qualification route depends on it. Many people study in one country and qualify in another, which usually adds assessment steps set by the regulator of the destination.
Check the route, not only the school
Ask three separate questions: is the school recognised to award degrees, is the specific program approved for the pathway you want, and what does the regulator require after the degree? These are three different answers. See academic recognition vs professional qualification.
Compare like with like
An LLB, a JD, an LLM and a legal studies master's are different kinds of award. Compare programs inside one category, and read the exact award title, duration, credits and delivery format on each listing. Fees are shown in the original currency with their billing basis (per year, per credit, whole program); they cannot be ranked against each other.
Look for evidence
Good program pages publish curriculum detail, entry requirements, clinics or placements, support for international students and how to contact admissions. Be careful with outcome claims: bar passage or employment figures only mean something with a jurisdiction, cohort, period and source.
Use the directory as a starting point
Every fact on this site carries a source and a date. Confirm anything that matters (fees, deadlines, approvals) on the school's own page before applying.
Official sources
- International Bar Association (starting point; check current rules) · accessed 1 November 2026